Kaiserslautern is a city in the Palatinate region of Rhineland-Palatinate, situated in a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Visitors encounter a mix of urban parks and expansive nature reserves, including the Wildpark and the Mehlinger Heide, which offer direct access to the surrounding woodland.
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KeyTown Kaiserslautern (Live Escape Room)
5.0330 reviews
amusement center
Barbarossastraße 1, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“My son and I had an absolute blast. We showed up when no one was there and we didnt book a reservation. I called them and the owner immediately picked up the phone and arrived at the building at the agreed upon time. Had…”
“i came to germany as an american tourist and decided to eat here!! the food was excellently served and delicious. i ordered the biryani rice with lamb , hummus, and a virgin mojito. the lamb was very tasty and so was the…”
“We had the zigni denish and the alicha. The sauce for the zigni denish was packed with flavor but the beef cubes needed to be a little more tender to elevate the dish. Definitely subject to one’s own texture palate as it…”
“We had such a great experience at Griechisches Restaurant Berg Athos! 🇬🇷✨ We ordered the Lachsfilet first and then the Moussaka, and both dishes were absolutely delicious 🤤 Everything was perfectly cooked and full of …”
Chacarero Steakhouse
4.8686 reviews
Restaurant
Weilerbacher Str. 63, 67661 Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof, Germany
“While expensive, you definitely get what you pay for! This is a great steak place! Amazingly tender piece of meat, fabulous sides (the tomatoes and avacado mash are wonderful), and superb atmosphere. The staff are friend…”
Karlstal
4.82,238 reviews
Park/Nature
Scenic gorge area with forested hiking trails & a wooden pavilion along the Moosalb stream.
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“Karlstal Gorge - A Hidden Gem
Karlstal Gorge is one of the most beautiful hiking locations in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, nestled in the Palatinate Forest.  It’s the kind of trail that feels more like a peaceful st…”
Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
“Nice large buffet. All food was reasonable. Chicken liver was the best taste I had. Arrived at 1145 and everything seemed fresh except sushi (various maki).”
“Our first time visiting and it was a pleasant experience! The food was excellent! What a way to sample the food from different continents! The waitress was very polite and accommodating. We will return!”
“A really nice restaurant for dinner. The inside and outside are lovely and a great choice for a romantic date. The food was very good and the waiter was very polite and friendly. We sat outside on a beautiful summer e…”
“Dined there for the first time with friends and had a an amazing experience. Our served went above and beyond offering suggestions which were fantastic. The drinks, appetizers and main courses were delicious, unfortunate…”
Heidelberg Castle
4.765,988 reviews
castle
Ruined, 16th-century, red sandstone castle on a hillside, with guided tours & a huge wine barrel.
Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“Great little adventure to go and see. Bring the family or go by yourself. You can take the tram or huff it out and do the stairs or the long ramp to the top. Once you're up there you'll see the view and be able to take i…”
“(Visiting from USA)
Absolutely phenomenal experience here last night. We had a making dinner and drinks as our last date night before leaving town.
I ordered Souvlaki, my husband had the Bifteki, both served with meta …”
“Warm and friendly service! Every dish we ordered, from salad to dessert, the flavors were exquisite and delicious. We’ll definitely be back!”
Humbergturm
4.7615 reviews
observation deck
67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
“A beautiful tower built in 1896. You can get a good view of the entire Kaiserslautern. Evenings are beautiful here.”
Cantina Mexicana
4.64,291 reviews
Restaurant
Roomy, colorful venue with a small covered patio, dishing up fajitas, tacos & chili, plus cocktails.
Kaiserstraße 117, 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“Great service and food! I got the carne asada plate. The rice, beans, and salsa verde were excellent, but personally I feel like the meat could’ve used a bit more salt. The horchata was refreshing and tasty. Bathrooms ar…”
Lichtenberg Castle
4.63,046 reviews
historical landmark
Ruins of a large medieval castle, home to music & nature museums, a restaurant & a youth hostel.
Burgstraße 17, 66871 Thallichtenberg, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
“This is a great place to do a hike, explore the castle, and grab some grub. It is perfect on a Sunday afternoon when you are wondering what will you do on Sunday in Germany. The castle is well kept and has a lot of it …”
Volkspark Kaiserslautern
4.6648 reviews
Park/Nature
Fantastic park with a pond and plenty for sitting areas to enjoy a nice day out. Ideal for kids and hang out and play. Enjoy a nice stroll around the park or a picnic in this beautiful space.
Monday: Open 24 hours
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“Fantastic park with a pond and plenty for sitting areas to enjoy a nice day out. Ideal for kids and hang out and play. Enjoy a nice stroll around the park or a picnic in this beautiful space.”
Mehlinger Heide
4.61,349 reviews
Park/Nature
The product of human deforestation, this open heathland offers a 3.5-km hiking trail & a playground.
67678 Mehlingen, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours
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“Used to sneak out onto this war field as a kid in 90's, collecting helmets, bullet shells, ammo links, ammo cases, flashlights, abandoned gear that the French Army left behind. Got caught in a live fire exercise once wi…”
Grassy outdoor theme park featuring large dinosaur models, educational signs & playground equipment.
Lauterstraße 51, 67659 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
“This was great!
We went with our 4 kids under 6 and we had a great time. On a sunny day the kids can play with and in the water too, there’s plenty of shade and the playgrounds are well maintained and diverse. Our kids w…”
Monday: Open 24 hours
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“The castle ruins was awesome and beautiful. It had a couple of great trails for hiking.”
Large gallery featuring paintings, sculpture & graphic art from the 19th century onward.
Museumspl. 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Many artifacts that survived WWII on display. There were several modern day exhibits and an electric light show offered at the time of my visit. Entry was free at the time of my visit but entry fee may be required at oth…”
What a wonderful little fountain, with a really cool mix of steampunk imagery and figures from the medieval period to the renaissance. And on a “hot” day like today, the kids really enjoy getting their feet wet and playing.
Mainzer Tor, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“What a wonderful little fountain, with a really cool mix of steampunk imagery and figures from the medieval period to the renaissance. And on a “hot” day like today, the kids really enjoy getting their feet wet and playi…”
Wonderful place, lots of trails. Stunning nature and very quiet. There are beautiful animals that come to be petted. You can buy animal food for one euro (the machine didn't work when we were there). The place is completely accessible, you
67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Wonderful place, lots of trails. Stunning nature and very quiet. There are beautiful animals that come to be petted. You can buy animal food for one euro (the machine didn't work when we were there). The place is complet…”
“Fritz Walter Stadion serves as the home ground for 1.FCK named after legendary footballer Fritz Walter. This stadium sits atop the Betzenberg hill. It has got lot of history.”
Nanstein Castle
4.52,522 reviews
castle
Medieval castle ruins with audio tours & seasonal events such as summer open-air games.
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
“Sadly they have a lot on construction going on but it was a really cool thing to see! There are a lot of signs in Germany but some had English!! It was 6 euro to go. Have a bunch of hiking trails in the area. I did not d…”
mpk - Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern
4.5430 reviews
art museum
Large gallery featuring paintings, sculpture & graphic art from the 19th century onward.
Museumspl. 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Many artifacts that survived WWII on display. There were several modern day exhibits and an electric light show offered at the time of my visit. Entry was free at the time of my visit but entry fee may be required at oth…”
“Didn’t have a reservation, but they were nice to accommodate us. Very kind service. I ordered the farmers pan, the sausage stew, and an apple strudel.
Farmers pan it’s very good and tasty and also a safe choice. The saus…”
Mr. Lian
4.52,046 reviews
Restaurant
Weilerbacher Str. 91, 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
“I came for a bowl of beef Pho and tuna tartar. It was a rainy Saturday and was not so busy. The waitresses were distracted with conversation among themselves and were hard to get their attention. Pho was mediocre with …”
“This restaurant has great food the steaks came to the table cooked right and seasoned well. The staff set a table quickly even though we did not make reservations. They were friendly and helpful making sure the children …”
Burgschänke Restaurant & Hotel
4.41,333 reviews
Restaurant
Cozy, country-style lodging with free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus regional fare in a rustic restaurant.
Schlossstraße 1, 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 7:15 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 7:15 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 7:15 AM – 9:00 PM
“The restaurant is very nice and the food is wonderful!
The rooms are just okay. Mostly clean but a little old. The windows need to be cleaned and it would really help to have windows for the bathrooms (ventilation!)
It’s…”
Japanischer Garten und Japan-Imbiss
4.44,468 reviews
Park/Nature
This large, landscaped Japanese garden offers a teahouse, festivals, a waterfall & more.
Am Abendsberg 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
“Cute Garden near the city center, you can walk up there from the town. The entery price was very good, the garden itself was very cute and romantic i would say. Very queit and beautiful. A lot of Koy fish to have funn wi…”
Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“A very cute and cozzy place for a date night, the food was amazing and so was the staff too, cute clean and very colorful place, feels like going back in time in the USA. Deff worth going out there.
🫶🏻🫶🏻”
Elf-Freunde-Kreisel
4.4265 reviews
tourist attraction
67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Interesting part of Kaiserslautern’s history. In the middle of the traffic circle. Celebrates Football in the city.”
Café Unterhammer
4.3173 reviews
Museum
Always a lovely place to stop while hiking, lovely cakes and food and has the best gourmet mini-store. The staff will walk you through the entire selection and offer some tastings. I always pick something out as a little treat.
“Always a lovely place to stop while hiking, lovely cakes and food and has the best gourmet mini-store. The staff will walk you through the entire selection and offer some tastings. I always pick something out as a little…”
Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“I had an amazing meal at Brauhaus am Markt! The Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) were absolutely delicious, creamy, rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also tried the chili con queso, which was indulgent and comforting,…”
“Another rare 5 all across. Luana provided 5-Star Service to 5-Star food. Very close to not getting 5 Stars across because finding the entrance is not straightforward. I have recently realized that part of a 5 Star dining…”
Sissi und Franz Kaiserslautern
4.33,511 reviews
Restaurant
Sizeable burgers, truffle fries & loaded milkshakes in a laid-back restaurant with outdoor tables.
Marktstraße 40, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“I was looking for a good burger in Kaiserslautern, walked by this place, became curious, and made a visit here. The service was outstanding. My burger was well made and delicious. The mocktail (I forget the name of it) w…”
“Totally unplanned trip to go karting and had a great experience. They are very busy on weekends, but we managed to get squeezed in last minute on a Saturday.
Nice track that is very well maintained! Fun for all ages. The…”
Burgruine Beilstein
4.2207 reviews
historical landmark
67657 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Nice walk through an old forest. Great place to hang out and take a break.”
Yabadoo
4.11,097 reviews
Landmark
They accommodated for my daughter’s birthday last minute and was so so helpful and courteous to us. They were able to provide everything we needed and I’m super grateful for that. Will be doing my sons party there as well lol
“They accommodated for my daughter’s birthday last minute and was so so helpful and courteous to us. They were able to provide everything we needed and I’m super grateful for that. Will be doing my sons party there as wel…”
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Took a guided tour through the imperial palace and subterranean tunnels today on a warm October 2022 weekday afternoon with a friend and our four combined children ages six, five, three, two years. We had seen the tour d…”
Zoo Kaiserslautern
4.12,928 reviews
Park/Nature
Zoo with 103 species, including a tiger, with savanna habitats, a tropical house & a lake.
Zum Tierpark 10, 67661 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
“The zoo was amazing, especially the guide we got was very funny and lively.
Thank you Roman.”
Mall with Primark, Aldi & other chain stores, plus salons, services & a food court with global fare.
Fackelrondell 1, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
“The parking fees are far too expensive for what this place offers. Many stores are closed or there is only a limited selection of shops. What is most concerning, however, is the situation around the parking payment machi…”
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