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Walpurgis Night is celebrated in various parts of Germany with fire, celebrations and effigy-burning.

Chase away the witches and toast summer’s approach at these events

On April 30, Walpurgis Night, the Burning of the Witches and Beltane turn fear into festivals. Or, if movement is more your thing, Dancing into May is a related alternative.

An Alpakas Eifel patron walks through the countryside with alpacas by his side during a hike in Plütscheid, Germany, April 13, 2025. When the weather is clear, the hike offers stunning views of the western Eifel region's rolling hills.

Family farm offers fuzzy timeout with alpaca hikes in German countryside

Alpakas Eifel, a small, family-run trekking business in the bucolic village of Plütscheid, Germany, invites guests to explore the countryside with a leashed alpaca by their side.

The grilled fish at Quagies in Kaiserslautern, Germany, comes with jollof rice and a side salad. Plantains can be added for 5 euros.

Get hands-on at west African kitchen next to team handball court

Restaurant Quagies Westafrikanische Küche is a unique, delicious dining experience, complete with the challenge of eating soup with your hands.

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Recently announced concerts and events for April 18 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

Annotopia is a family-friendly fantasy festival that will stop in at four locations across Germany this year.

Enter realms of fantasy at these themed events

Consider one of these fantasy-themed events happening this weekend and beyond.

Vintage Factory 1977, located in a warehouse near Frankfurt Airport, offers a large inventory of secondhand clothing and home goods. A highlight is its gargantuan selection of sports jerseys, which are a hit with American buyers.

Frankfurt’s flea markets and thrift shops hold treasures if you know where to look

Frankfurt has an impressive collection of thrifted and vintage clothing and furniture. Here are five hot spots for second-chance finds.

A tender steak filet with truffle, asparagus and a crisp potato side at Vicino in downtown Kaiserslautern.

Foodies and casual diners alike will enjoy Kaiserslautern’s Vicino

Whether you consider yourself a gourmand or not, Vicino lives up to anyone’s high standards for Italian food.

SHAPE Trips and Tours plans a visit to Rhine River castles on May 5. Pictured: The medieval town of Cochem, Germany.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Jeff Tweedy and Wilco are scheduled to play in Dortmund on June 20.

Recently announced concerts and events for April 11 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

More than a million visitors admire the grounds of the Keukenhof flower gardens each year in Lisse, the Netherlands.

Take time to tiptoe past tulips at these locales

Tulips occupy a special place in our hearts, and in the history of certain regions of Europe.

A young girl enjoys playing firefighter during a visit to Little Kids Town in Eppstein, Germany, on March 22, 2025.

Toddler utopia near Wiesbaden provides fun, relaxing space for families

Little Kids Town, about 15 minutes outside of Wiesbaden in Eppstein, provides a safe, clean space for children 6 and under to play, while parents can take a well-deserved breather.

Pastificio Cuomo Traditional Trattoria in Gragnano, Italy, offers a variety of pasta made onsite. Featured here are traditional pasta con patate, or pasta with potato, bottom, and paccheri alla puttanesca di bacala, a tubelike pasta with cod, tomato, capers, olives and peppers.

Trattoria near Naples a testament to spirit of a timeless pasta-making clan

A brother-and-sister duo’s dedication to a local Italian legacy and quality can be experienced at Pastificio Cuomo Traditional Trattoria, which features pasta made on-site in Gragnano, Italy, and used in a variety of traditional southern Italian dishes sourced with local ingredients and prepared by community chefs.