Youth and adult cyclists in Kaiserslautern can take part in a contest that begins May 15 The event challenges participants to join or form a team and travel by bicycle for 21 days The kick-off for the 17th edition of the city’s event will be May 15 at 5:30 p.m “Four different guided tours will be offered to kick things off - from leisurely to brisk according to a press release from the city around 520 people have registered in 78 teams We’ve detected that JavaScript is disabled in this browser Please enable JavaScript or switch to a supported browser to continue using x.com You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center Help Center Kaiserslautern defeated Karlsruhe 3-1 in a thrilling derby securing their third consecutive win and moving to second in the 2 In a fiercely contested derby match at the Fritz Walter Stadium on Saturday FC Kaiserslautern (FCK) secured a convincing 3-1 victory against their southwest rivals The Red Devils took the lead in the 13th minute through a Boris Tomiak penalty Kaiserslautern controlled much of the game in front of a roaring crowd of 48,567 spectators added goals in quick succession in the second half While Marvin Wanitzek scored a stunning free-kick for Karlsruhe late in the game This victory propelled FCK to second place in the 2 surpassing KSC who dropped to sixth with 23 points Only Hamburg's result against Darmstadt could alter Kaiserslautern's position Next up for the Red Devils is a crucial away match against Darmstadt on Saturday night followed by a home clash against Cologne on December 22nd The tight standings—only three points separating second from eleventh—ensure a thrilling run-in to the winter break FCK's success comes despite the unfortunate calf injury suffered by top striker Ragnar Ache The upcoming match against Darmstadt promises to be a challenging yet exciting encounter The rivalry between Kaiserslautern and Karlsruhe is legendary with a history spanning decades and numerous intense encounters making Saturday’s match at Fritz Walter Stadium a must-see event Kaiserslautern's resounding victory over Karlsruhe was a testament to their strength and determination sets the stage for a captivating second half of the season Bundesliga closely to see how the Red Devils fare Kaiserslautern defeated Karlsruhe with a score of 3-1 in a highly exciting derby match This win marks their third consecutive victory in the 2 This was a derby match between two rival teams from the 2 adding extra importance and excitement to the game The win significantly boosts Kaiserslautern's league standing Kaiserslautern has moved up to second place in the 2 This puts them in a strong position for promotion contention The extent of the injury and its impact on upcoming matches are yet to be fully determined This victory provides momentum and confidence for Kaiserslautern heading into a series of crucial upcoming matches Their improved league position increases the pressure All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd The Red Devils are looking to get promoted to the Bundesliga with three matches remaining in the season As always expressed by ex-coach Markus Anfang the season goal was to improve play and have a campaign without demotion fears But with Anfang now gone and a win under new coach Torsten Lieberknecht’s belt FC Kaiserslautern changed its season goal — promotion to the top flight of German soccer FCK next step toward that goal is a 1:30 p.m The Red Devils are in seventh place with 49 points one point behind third-place Magdeburg and four behind Hamburg in second Third place qualifies for two playoff games against the Bundesliga’s 16th place team Second place would be direct promotion to the Bundesliga but Kaiserslautern has the worst goal difference of the pack A KSC win would put them in contention for promotion Lieberknecht’s bench last week looked different with a bunch of players substituted in that saw little or no action under Anfang it will be interesting to see who is in the lineup Sunday Around 3,500 supporters will be at Wildpark Stadium to cheer the Red Devils on The final game of the season is in Cologne at 3:30 p.m The away contingent for the match sold out in minutes there were 100,000 requests to be part of the team’s limited contingent That’s more than for the Red Devils’ German cup final last year FC Kaiserslautern came back twice from behind Sunday but the 2-2 tie in Karlsruhe did not get the Red Devils any closer to third place and a promotion to the Bundesliga FCK coach Torsten Lieberknecht sent the same starters onto the pitch as last weekend against Schalke And Kaiserslautern had the first good scoring chance of the game in the seventh minute when Ragnar Ache reacted quickly on a loose ball but Karlsruhe keeper Max Weiss made the stop Karlsruhe took the lead three minutes later when Louey Ben Farhat converted a corner kick past Julian Krahl The Red Devils evened the score in the 31st minute Jan Elvedi connected with Marlon Ritter’s kick with his left foot from about six yards out Both teams had scoring chances before and after the intermission But a lapse in the Kaiserslautern defense in the 58th minute left Sebastian Jung free to put KSC back in the lead It only took the Red Devils six minutes to get back in the game Daniel Hanslik headed a cross from Jannis Heuer past Weiss into the Karlsruhe net for the 2-2 The deadlock left the Red Devils in seventh place with 50 points; Karlsruhe dropped to nineth The big winners in the race to the Bundesliga were Hamburg returning to first place after a win in Darmstadt FCK’s neighbor to the west climbed into third place with 52 points which fell from third to fifth after losing at home to lowly Münster The second division standings are still tight Cologne is three points ahead of Elversberg Paderborn is in fourth also with 52 points Hannover and Karlsruhe are theoretically still in the running for third place and the relegation series against Bundesliga’s 16th place team Next up for the Red Devils is their final home game of the season on Sunday a must-win match against Darmstadt 98 at 1:30 p.m The final game of the season is May 18 in Cologne a match that could be decisive for both teams received a suspended sentence with two years of probation after a trial in Kaiserslautern Regional Court She said she acted in self-defense after the man grabbed her buttocks The events were captured on train station security cameras who was 20 years old at the time of the stabbing was also sentenced to 500 hours of community service and participation in drug treatment and there’ll be a variety of events on base and near U.S The Kaiserslautern City Council voted Monday in favor of testing video surveillance supported by artificial intelligence in parts of the city center The pilot project would cover areas near the K in Lautern mall the Fackelstrasse pedestrian zone and the squares near City Hall and the Pfalztheater The AI-assisted system would detect behaviors such as hitting or kicking and alert police Footage would remain pixelated unless action is needed and recordings would be stored for 72 hours according to the city’s application to the state of Rheinland-Pfalz to become a model region for video surveillance while opponents raised issues of privacy and data security beginning with the installation of traditional surveillance cameras No target date was announced for the launch Eighth graders from Kaiserslautern Middle School get creative and share their thoughts and drawings about what life is like for them which songs describe growing up military-affiliated FC Kaiserslautern beat Schalke 04 2-1 on Sunday in their first game under new coach Torsten Lieberknecht keeping the Red Devils in contention for a Bundesliga promotion Following three straight losses and the firing of coach Markus Anfang on Tuesday FCK was under pressure to get back in the win column to keep its promotion chances alive when all their competitors for third place and playoff games against the Bundesliga’s 16th placed team tied and on Sunday league leaders Cologne and Hamburg lost leaving Kaiserslautern the chance to make good Daisuke Yokota scored in the 35th minute putting the Red Devils in the lead Schalke’s Moussa Sylla equalized the score in the 61st minute But in the 77th minute Ragnar Ache scored his 17th goal of the season off a pass from Marlon Ritter The victory leaves the Red Devils in seventh place but tightens the already tight second division standings In the race for third place and the relegation games Cologne and Hamburg’s weekend losses leave them in the direct promotion spots but only four and three points ahead of Magdeburg Next up for the Red Devils is a trip to Karlsruhe which with 47 points is still in the racecontention for third place As a military-affiliated kid you may know what it’s like to live in more than one place and attend more than one DoDEA school Check out some of the neat places and schools these eighth graders from Kaiserslautern Middle School have been Do you agree or disagree with their favorites A new skate park is officially opening Wednesday in downtown Kaiserslautern The public is invited to join the local skater community for an opening-day celebration with food and music starting a 5 p.m located in the parking lot on the corner of Benzinoring and Ludwigsstrasse “The new skate park has now been completed,” the city said pleased to inform you that the skate park will be officially opened on Wednesday.” Germany – The atmosphere around the Kaiserslautern softball team couldn’t be any rosier the Raiders began the season with four consecutive losses before spring break including a doubleheader sweep over Wiesbaden at Kaiserslautern High School on Saturday The 27-12 and 19-4 wins pushed Kaiserslautern (6-4 6-4) above .500 for the first time this season “Everybody’s hyped right now,” Kaiserslautern coach Natasha Riggins said “We saw what our issues were at the beginning and we worked toward those weaknesses and got stronger and got more confident and believing in ourselves and knowing we can do it.” That belief was evident early in the early game which looked more like the start of the season than the winning streak 0-8) erupted at the plate in the top of the first inning including pitcher Valerie Fisher’s two-RBI double that made it 7-0 to the away team they amassed 19 runs – eight in the first and 11 in the second – to take a 19-9 advantage “We just stayed positive,” Kaiserslautern senior Giada Talyor said of the early deficit “We knew our offense was strong enough to get back up The catcher went 4 for 5 with a pair of triples and seven runs batted in The first three-bagger came during her second at-bat in the bottom of the first inning she smashed an 0-2 pitch along the third-base line Taylor got thrown out at home plate trying to stretch that triple into a home run In her next plate appearance the following inning Taylor launched a 1-1 pitch into left field to drive in teammates Kennedy Donahue and Ornella Taylor Giada Tayor drove in those same two players in the fourth inning with a single into left field to cap off the big game The senior catcher slowed up in the later game but she made her presence known with a two-run single in the second inning I just got up there and wanted to hit the ball,” Taylor said of her approach especially because she suffered an injury Saturday Yet the catcher declined to be pulled in the last inning of the afternoon contest when the Kaiserslautern coaches called a timeout ‘Do we need to put somebody else in?’ She said no,” Riggins said ‘I may be not so strong outside of the game the Warriors outhit the Raiders 18-11 over the two games Fisher produced two extra-base hits with a triple in the first inning of the late game to go with the double in the opening contest Senior Kyra Cole went 3 for 3 in the first game were struggles on both ends of the battery Wiesbaden pitchers recorded more walks (23) and hit batters (12) than they allowed Kaiserslautern hits And passed balls allowed the Raiders to move along the basepaths easily “(Our girls) attacked them at the plate today,” Wiesbaden assistant coach Raquel Riley said and that’s what we’ve been coaching them for the past couple of weeks so it was really great to see their sticks come alive “If we didn’t have all the passed balls at the plate it would have been a lot more of a competition today.” Kaiserslautern is looking to get back to the Division I title game during next month’s DODEA European tournament Taylor said every game is about taking steps forward and that’s what the team has done over the past three weekends but we’re out here to win the championship,” Taylor said ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyKaiserslautern To Focus On Grassroots Initiatives To Grow In AmericaByManuel Veth Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I write about the German football with a focus on the Bundesliga.Follow AuthorMar 27 01:06pm EDTShareSaveCommentOne of the most legendary clubs in Germany FC Kaiserslautern wants to grow its brand in the .. (Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) In the middle of what is shaping up to be an incredibly tight promotion race in the 2 FC Kaiserslautern is also making strides to grow in the US market just two points below the promotion playoff line Lautern is poised to return to the Bundesliga also help with the club’s US growth potential the club has launched several exciting grassroots initiatives in the United States to grow the Kaiserslautern’s profile overseas The club also hosts training sessions for American kids via Zoom almost weekly Former Lautern greats Roger Lutz and Florian Fromlowitz participate in those sessions and over 100 children participate in the program in Washington alone Although Durm had his best time at Borussia Dortmund the now 32-year-old grew up a Kaiserslautern fan and ultimately ended his career at the club the goal is always to grow Lautern’s presence in the United States and get kids attached to German football But the decision-makers at Lautern very much underline that this is also about sustainable growth “The US market is very competitive,” Lautern’s head of club communication “Many clubs are fighting for attention over there and ultimately it isn’t just about growing our club but to push the Bundesliga overall.” Erik Durm is among the former Kaiserslautern players involved in the club's .. More grassroots programs in the United States (Photo by Stefan Brauer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Then there is the US Air Force base in Ramstein Located less than 20 kilometres from Kaiserslautern’s city center the US military presence has helped make Die Roten Teufel (Red Devils) one of the more popular German teams in the United States despite not having played first division football since the 2011/12 season The decision-makers at Kaiserslautern are very much aware of the asset the military base presents in their efforts to grow the club’s brand in the United States “We have always tried to get Americans living here to visit the stadium,” Roßkopf said “But lately we have certainly felt that there has been an upswing in visitors from the base.” has one of the best stadium atmospheres in German football once again has one of the best atmospheres in German football While the Betze was one of the most feared stadiums for opponents in the 1990s the stadium atmosphere also experienced a low point when the club struggled in Germany’s lower divisions in the 2010s the atmosphere has returned to be one of the best in Germany and Americans living in the region have taken note How do you teach kids that Betzenberg feeling If you never experienced Betzenberg before it’s almost impossible to understand the force and the emotions coming from the stands Experiencing the emotional sides of the club is the most crucial part for Schächter, who counts several German clubs among his clients. “The emotional aspects, the feeling of the stadium and the club, that’s an important part,” Schächter said. “Having people experience this is an important part of the project.” While the growth of the club’s brand certainly is the biggest priority, it certainly feels like Kaiserslautern has found a niche to grow sustainably in the US market. “It is all about long-term goals rather than short-term gains,” Schächter concludes. Sixth graders from Kaiserslautern Middle School did a great job drawing and writing about an assortment of topics, such as what song best describes being a military child, what their favorite DoDEA school is, what their favorite duty station has been and simply being creative! Sign up to receive travel tips, local event details, restaurant reviews, recipes, community news, and more every week from Stripes Europe. Ordnance disposal experts Tuesday morning defused and removed a World War II explosive found near the tracks at Kaiserslautern’s main train station earlier in the day. The station and lines into Kaiserslautern were closed after the explosive was found during excavation work at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Deutsche Bahn said in a statement. German media reports have alternately referred to the explosive as both a mortar and a grenade. Federal police called the explosive a grenade in an X social media post. The station has reopened but delays for regional and S-Bahn trains are expected for the rest of the day. Bus services at the station have not been affected. The Edeka grocery store in the Pfalz Center in Kaiserslautern is slated to close Saturday, several local German news organizations reported this week. The closure was announced suddenly, SWR reported, noting that some employees found out Monday evening after coming across an online clearance advertisement. The store’s 70 employees were officially told Tuesday, according to SWR, attributing the closure to failed negotiations with the building’s owner on desired renovations. Though there’s no official closure announcement on the store’s website, a flier declaring “everything must go” announced discounts ranging from 20% to 40% storewide through Saturday. On Thursday, the Pfalz Center parking lot was nearly full around noon, and Edeka was teeming with customers filling up multiple grocery carts. Repeated calls to the store Friday evening went unanswered. The Night of the Witches is upon us. Prepare for pranks and mischief on Wednesday night, the eve of Germany’s May 1 Labor Day holiday. Traditional antics include toilet papering cars, egging mailboxes and ringing doorbells in the middle of the night. In past Witches Nights, police have reported the removal of drain covers on the streets and ruckuses involving alcohol. Witches Night is known as Walpurgis Night, when it is believed that witches came together to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Red Devils are in Braunschweig on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game against Eintracht. It is the 30th week of the season, leaving the team five games to grab third place and the chance to qualify for a playoff to the Bundesliga. Coming off two straight losses, 1. FC Kaiserslautern is in sixth place, with 46 points, one point behind third-place Elversberg. Between the two are Düsseldorf and Magdeburg. Paderborn, Nuremberg, Hannover, and Karlsruhe are right behind FCK, but still in striking distance for third place. At the moment, Hamburg and Cologne lead the second division, five and four points ahead of Elversberg, respectively. Eintracht is on the other end of the scale, in 15th place, trying to stay above the relegation line to the third division. But the team’s last two games can give them hope as they beat Paderborn and Hamburg. So, Kaiserslautern should be warned that in Bundesliga 2, position in the standings is not an indicator who will win. One thing is clear, the Red Devils need to convert their scoring possibilities, unlike last weekend against Nuremberg, where they had 12 shots on target, but only scored on a penalty. FCK returns to Fritz Walter Stadium on April 27 for a 1:30 p.m. match against Schalke 04. Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Kaiserslautern 5 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Kaiserslautern have won the previous 2 matches against Schalke 04. Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Moussa Sylla has the most shots on target per match for Schalke 04 (1.4) Justin Heekeren is ranked 3 in saves per match in the competition (3.6) 27 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT?Kaiserslautern won 2–1 over Schalke 04 on Sun 27 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Kaiserslautern have won the previous 2 matches against Schalke 04 Kaiserslautern is playing home against Schalke 04 at Fritz-Walter-Stadion on Sun Eighth grade students at Kaiserslautern Middle School show off their drawing skills by imagining what their PCS super power would be What super power do you wish you had during PCS season A 62-year-old man died Wednesday after falling from a parking deck at the K in Lautern mall in downtown Kaiserslautern where the man was pronounced dead at the scene Authorities said there are no indications of violence or foul play The circumstances surrounding the man’s fall remain under investigation Police had cordoned off the area while emergency personnel worked at the site all roads and shops in the area were open as usual The Red Devils are back in action this weekend when they host Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday night at Fritz Walter Stadium Kaiserslautern comes off the international break in fourth place with 43 points Fortuna is in eighth place but only two points behind with eight games remaining in a tight second division race If Kaiserslautern wants to keep its chances of promotion alive Keeper Julian Kral is out with a knee injury suffered in the last minute of play in the Red Devils’ 5-3 loss in Paderborn two weeks ago That means Simon Simoni will get his first start as keeper since becoming a Red Devil earlier in the season FCK coach Markus Anfang can go with his regular starting lineup Club officials and the police are urging fans to get to the game early Numerous rail lines around Kaiserslautern are down for construction the police advise using the park-and-ride options at the Kaiserslautern-Ost autobahn exit and the university There is overflow parking at the Warmfreibad and on Daennerplatz the Red Devils travel to Magdeburg for another tough game the team from eastern Germany is only one point behind FCK Germany — The Ramstein and Kaiserslautern soccer teams could have let the off-the-field drama affect them Yet when they stepped onto the field Thursday afternoon at Kaiserslautern High School all four teams shut out the noise a mere 21 hours after DODEA-Europe announced a pause in all student extracurricular activities DODEA administrators since have walked back that declaration somewhat to allow some sporting events on the scheduled opening weekend of the spring season The Royals and Raiders got a sense of normalcy with their season openers Ramstein swept both matches with the boys winning 3-0 and the girls squeaking out a 1-0 victory “We just focused on this game,” Ramstein boys senior striker Joseph Yost said “We ignored what’s happening after that because we can’t change that The matches were the culmination of two weeks of practice And the players and coaches were happy to show off their work Thursday and we’re just ready to play,” Ramstein girls left winger Kayla Groat said Groat received a ball that teammate Claire Boynton dribbled from the right wing to the top left side of the box Groat saw she had a shot and decided to take a whack at it I wanted to help my team win and I just wanted to get it in the goal,” Groat said “I could kind of tell it was going in (when I hit it).” The sophomore’s goal that flew over Kaiserslautern goalkeeper Jada Hollis proved to be the difference as nobody else found the back of the net Thursday it seemed as though the match was destined for a goalless draw scoring opportunities were scarce with just one shot on goal from either team Ramstein and Kaiserslautern got into dangerous situations like when Raider captain Georgia Rawcliffe found herself behind the Royal defense in the 52nd minute Ramstein freshman midfielder Reese Monson ended up with the ball deep in the box after it had pinballed off a corner just for the shot to hit the post and bounce out for a goal kick Those were just some of the few heart-stopping moments late in the contest “It was a pretty intense game,” Ramstein senior Kyndra Brown said “I’m really proud of the way the team played I’m excited to see how much better we’ll be by Euros.” Brown kept her team in the match during one of the better chances in the 66th minute whom Kaiserslautern coach Maggie Phillips called one of the best her team has seen in some time left the net wide open when she tried to beat a Raider to a through ball It eventually ended up with Rawcliffe who lobbed a shot from distance on goal Brown recovered and cleared the ball off the line Phillips said if Rawcliffe had fired just a second sooner her shot would have found the back of the net she said she cannot complain about her team’s performance The Raiders held their own against the Division I champions which validated their title aspirations in their coach’s eyes “I plan on this being the championship match and it going the other way around,” Phillips said Ramstein had early control of its match against Kaiserslautern but nothing to show for it Keiran Goodall launched a free kick from the right wing into the box who thumped the ball for the season’s first goal Coach Dominik Ludes couldn’t have been more thrilled with the start and not just because it sparked a comfortable win for the Royals “We’ve been practicing set plays the last couple practices,” he said “It’s something really nice when you work on that in training and it actually happens in the game.” The victory started Ramstein’s title defense on the right note but Yost declared his belief that the team will be near the top of Division I come late May “We feel our team is stronger this year than it was last year,” Yost said “We challenge any team to bring a fight to us The Royals doubled their lead 16 minutes later through Nathan Rachamim The former Kaiserslautern player picked up the ball outside the box juked a defender to create space and fired a shot that despite hitting Raider goalkeeper Finn Derby’s gloves bounced over the line Goodall then sealed the victory with a goal in the 49th minute Rachamim said he found it interesting being on the opposite side of one of DODEA-Europe’s fiercest rivalries but I’m always down to embrace challenge,” he said Although the visitors eventually broke through they struggled against Kaiserslautern’s high defensive line for much of the match The Royals were whistled for offside nine times Ludes didn’t seem concerned about his players not being able to hold off their runs on through balls “Timing on those plays is critical,” he said it’s absolutely normal that the timing isn’t there The Raiders eventually grew into the match and started to get more possession over the final 25 minutes but he also said his team can produce more offensively and I think this game was a learning experience for what we need to do better for the upcoming games.” I wasn’t even sure I was in the right place ducked around scaffolding and stepped into what looked like a retro deli no signs — just a few tables and the hum of a kitchen The lunch and dinner experiences are different at Vicino says the long-time Kaiserslautern resident and colleague who directed me here calling it the best Italian food for miles — and it isn’t close I’ll offer you two different points of view on Vicino I’m the first-timer who doesn’t normally seek out anything upscale I’ll also share what a colleague who has eaten his way through Italy and says things like “amuse-bouche” without irony had to say through five visits The front room of Vicino is tiny — the tables are tucked in near shelves of limoncello and wine Around the corner is a larger dinner dining area which combines modern accents with the industrial chic of the old butcher shop Vicino felt more like a tucked-away neighborhood café than a full-service restaurant I sat down to a basket of bread with a dollop of whipped ricotta It was topped with a delicate parmesan crisp and a sprinkle of fresh chives — a small bite When that artfully plated dish landed in front of me I began to wonder if I was out of my depth But what I’d find throughout the meal were familiar dishes with unexpected yet accessible flavor Instagram-worthy plating with a touch of theater I had come with the intention of trying the restaurant’s handmade pasta but the creatively conceived menu convinced me to veer off course “You should have tried the pasta,” he said “There are a few places here that make good-enough pasta but this was the first and only place where I had one bite and thought The pasta varieties and accompaniments change often and may include wild boar sausage scallops or even a less adventurous but well-executed meat sauce I opted for a starter and one of the daily specials a gift from the kitchen was placed in front of me something between panna cotta and fresh cheese topped with three delicate dots of homemade mayonnaise and crisped potato bits A server appeared with an iron teapot and poured in a red beet broth that circled the disk like watercolor And I’d ordered another soup as my actual starter The next dish was served the same way: the core plated first and the broth poured tableside A smooth puree surrounding a crisped piece of white fish topped with three more piped dots of sauce This soup was darker and deeper than the first and the dots of sauce had the faintest touch of wasabi but just enough for me to pause and consider what exactly I was tasting Each dish arrived with edible garnishes shaped like little leaves or twigs My silverware was swapped out between courses without a word or even a noticeable gesture cooked medium and topped with shaved truffles It was garnished with a creamy white sauce and a brown jus finished with three spears of asparagus and served alongside a potato mille-feuille — crisp on the outside layered with cheese and more truffle on top but a steak done exactly as you want it is easy to recognize Skip says this matched up with his impressions of lunchtime which in some ways he preferred over dinner “Fewer tables means better service,” he said Skip added that the wine offerings by the glass are better than most restaurants and that the staff knows how to pair them to what you’re eating you may really want to eat al fresco if too many flies from the street come through the open door Skip added that one of his dinners had friendly but very slow service The Italian expectation of multiple courses and lots of conversation doesn’t always hold in Germany The food struck a balance between creativity and comfort You don’t need a refined palate to enjoy it — just an open mind and a healthy appetite Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m 6-9 p.m.; reservations strongly recommended Prices: Lunch entrees between 15-22 euros per person Get the holiday spirit a week before Thanksgiving at the Kaiserslautern Christmas Market The market traditionally begins the day after Totensonntag when people remember departed family and friends But because last year’s market season was wet and rainy city officials moved up the opening by a few days giving vendors a little longer to sell their glühwein The market takes place downtown in the shadow of the Stiftskirche on Stiftsplatz It will be closed this Sunday for the holiday Search'Hear us, Lucifer': German football fans unveil satanic prayer in LatinLog InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 2025A screenshot of a video showing a devil-type image rising from the crowd at a March 29 football match at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern | Screenshot/YouTube/Now The End BeginsFans of a German soccer club known for their “Red Devils” mascot shocked spectators with a choreographed display invoking Satan featuring Latin banners and a giant devil-like figure has long embraced its “Red Devils” nickname a nod to the team’s fierce playing style and red-and-white colors The nickname’s origins trace back to the club’s early years reflecting the region’s industrial grit and the team’s competitive spirit in German football During a March 29 match against Fortuna Düsseldorf at the Fritz Walter Stadium in the German city of Kaiserslautern supporters unveiled a massive red pentagram formed in the crowd Sume Animas Nostras,” translating to “Hear us rise from the abyss and accept our souls.” a towering devilish figure emerged from the pentagram seemingly an extension of the club’s devil-themed identity Surge ex Flammis et Appare,” meaning “Draw us to the light The team defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-1. Kaiserslautern coach Markus Anfang was quoted by the Catholic News Agency as calling the display a “goosebump moment,” adding “It was simply fun to be here in this stadium today.” The display has sparked widespread controversy and fueled debates about whether the display was a provocative nod to the club’s mascot or an inappropriate invocation of satanic themes in a sports setting The performance drew sharp criticism on the Taylor Marshall podcast where the former Episcopal church priest expressed exhaustion with covering satanic incidents seems like you got Luciferian satanic stuff happening every single day Marshall called the display a “satanic liturgy” and highlighted its Latin inscriptions Satan’s kind of cool.’ This is calling out invoking Lucifer from the abyss and saying ‘Take our souls.’ This is really sinful.” He tied the display to the team’s mascot let’s actually bring out the red devil Lucifer.’” Marshall also remarked on the cultural context … Satan is mocking Catholicism.” He questioned Germany’s role in such displays … If you ever caught the devil by his ankle and turned it over Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount you're helping to keep CP's articles free and accessible for everyone Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. 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George Patton’s Third Army faced little resistance as it advanced through southwest Germany into a small industrial city scarred from years of Allied bombing The Army’s arrival in Kaiserslautern on March 20 marked the beginning of a decadeslong relationship that would see the U.S military shape the economy and identity of the city and surrounding area like nowhere else in Europe the Kaiserslautern Military Community is the largest of its kind overseas home to more than 50,000 American service members It likely would have shocked the American platoon sergeant who led troops into the city Byron Hoover told Stars and Stripes in March 1945 reflecting the desire to push further into Germany “Who wants to be mayor of Kaiserslautern?” troops entered the city as part of Operation Undertone an assault to clear the Saar-Palatinate region and establish bridgeheads over the Rhine River between Mainz and Mannheim Capturing Kaiserslautern was an early objective for Allied forces Hitler’s men were ordered to hold on to it at all costs forces of the Ludendorff Bridge in Remagen allowed a rapid advance into central Germany The success of Operation Undertone reduced Kaiserslautern’s strategic value German Field Marshal Albert Kesselring had already ordered a general retreat to the Rhine The Allies on the city’s doorstep found a remnant of German soldiers low on morale head of the Palatine history department at the Kaiserslautern-based Institute for Palatine History and Ethnology the last resort of the regime was young boys and old men American soldiers are said to have raced down the autobahn in their military vehicles to see who could arrive in Kaiserslautern first Soldiers with the 10th Armored Division carried on in their M4 Sherman tanks toward the Rhine while about 10,000 soldiers from the 80th Infantry Division occupied the city The Americans kept about 100 German soldiers as prisoners of war in the city’s Fruchthalle several hundred women and children huddled together and wept noisily But among the sadness and fear of the unknown adding that the surrender prevented more death and destruction Bombing campaigns the previous year destroyed about 60% of the city There were reports that some 200 bombers were on standby in Metz to bomb Kaiserslautern if there was resistance forces remained in the city until July 1945 when they handed it over to their French counterparts Residents had reportedly resorted to eating horses that had died from starvation The arrival of the French was an extra burden as they had few resources of their own and Kaiserslautern’s population had to feed the occupiers The winter of 1946-47 was particularly harsh with even milk for small children strictly rationed Kaiserslautern’s fortunes changed for the better the Soviet Union attempted to cut off access to West Berlin in what became known as the Berlin Blockade to take over more than two dozen military bases in Kaiserslautern and the surrounding area “The return of the Americans was received positively,” local historian Jürgen Keddigkeit said Construction boomed to house the influx of troops and others who moved to the area for economic opportunities including Ramstein Air Base — which began construction in 1952 — were built or refurbished “It was incredible how many dollars were invested into this region during the early 1950s,” said Michael Geib a historian and former director of the Docu Center Ramstein and the German community was very much impressed.” A common expression among Germans in the area at the time was “Are we keeping a pig or an American?” Geib said highlighting the choice people had between having livestock or earning money from housing an American on their property military was the third-largest employer in the area Another reason for the swift shift in sentiment was the promotion of American culture and values The Amerikahaus in downtown Kaiserslautern offered books films and sessions where jazz and rock ‘n’ roll records were played The center also had a bus that traveled through rural areas the younger generation visited American service member clubs where “they drank cocktails and whiskey and smoked Lucky Strikes,” enhancing trust and camaraderie policies also occurred near Ramstein over the years historians note that there were never major calls by area residents for the U.S West German President Richard von Weizsäcker said the day Germany surrendered and ended World War II in Europe should be seen as a “day of liberation” for Germany Despite the camaraderie that has grown over the years the day the Americans entered Kaiserslautern is rarely portrayed that way The city will not hold any commemorations to mark the anniversary this year troops stationed there marched through Baumholder’s streets with its mayor to celebrate 80 years since the Americans arrived Residents watched from their windows and waved American and German flags as the soldiers passed by “This is another example of how close the relations are here,” Bernd Mai The Nazi regime built the barracks at Baumholder ahead of World War II and the military and civilian communities are closely integrated I could never think of this space being without Americans,” Mai said of Baumholder’s Smith Barracks recent comments from Washington have led to questions about the future of the U.S including in the Kaiserslautern Military Community which sometimes includes Baumholder depending on who is defining it Baumholder is in the middle of a $500 million expansion to host Special Forces and support units in the coming years commander of the Army’s 16th Sustainment Brigade spoke at a ceremony following Tuesday’s parade “What is as clear as the weather today is that the U.S the relationship we have with the people,” Alexander said on a rare sunny March morning “There is always a little fear that the U.S “Not only because of the economic factor but because of the friendship with the U.S and we want to keep them as long as we can.” Residents and businesses in parts of Kaiserslautern are being evacuated after a 550-pound World War II bomb was discovered in the former Pfaff factory district Evacuation orders going into effect at 8:30 p.m. A 330-yard safety radius will be enforced by police Approximately 200 people are affected by the evacuation which will be carried out by personnel from the city’s regulatory authority All roads within the defusal radius will be closed to ensure public safety during the operation Affected areas include Herzog-von-Weimar-Strasse Residents are being directed to a shelter at Goetheschule where the German Red Cross will be providing assistance Deutsche Bahn railways is suspending rail traffic in the area starting at 10 p.m The bomb was found during construction work on Susanne Ihsen Strasse Kaiserslautern is home to the largest overseas U.S military installations including Pulaski Barracks Kapaun Air Station and Rhine Ordnance Barracks are near the site of the find This marks the second such discovery in the Pfaff district in recent memory a similar WWII bomb was found at the site of the former Opel factory during construction of an electric vehicle battery plant The Red Devils will be out for a little revenge Friday evening when they host SV Elversberg at Fritz Walter Stadium Elversberg beat Kaiserslautern 1-0 in their first meeting this season and are only three points behind the Betzenberg boys in the standings The teams’ stadiums are only about 35 miles apart but a big rivalry has yet to grow between the clubs seeing this is only the second year in Bundesliga 2 for the team from the Saarland Elversberg has won two of the three games they have played FC Kaiserslautern goes into the game in second place tied on points with league leader Hamburger SV Paderborn and Cologne are one point behind the duo FCK keeper Julian Krahl is probably out with hip problems newcomer Simon Simoni will get his first start for the Red Devils There are also question marks behind Daisuke Yokota and Jan Gymerah Yokota is hampered by a foot laceration and Gymerah has back and thigh problems This is the fourth time this season that the Red Devils had a chance to jump to the top of the standings They did not make it on their first three tries But Kaiserslautern will have all the fan support they need The Red Devils have two tough games coming up they travel to Paderborn for a March 15 match and then host Düsseldorf on March 29 at Fritz Walter Stadium The woman is charged with bodily harm resulting in death after a June 29 altercation in which she stabbed a 64-year-old man who grabbed her buttocks The incident was captured on security cameras who was born in Germany and is an American citizen The case is being heard in Kaiserslautern Regional Court the accused stabbed a 64-year-old man during an altercation resulting from the man grabbing the woman’s buttocks the 20-year-old pulled out a folding knife and pursued the victim as he backed away she freed herself and she stabbed the man once The prosecutor’s office agrees with the woman’s claim that she didn’t intentionally aim for the victim’s heart “The charge of bodily harm resulting in death requires intent only with regard to the bodily harm and (only) negligence with regard to the death,” according to Monday’s statement Gehring added the woman also claims she acted in self-defense  The youth chamber of the Kaiserslautern regional court will now decide whether or not to bring the case to trial Kaiserslautern is asking residents and business owners to weigh in on a potential tax targeting single-use food packaging The proposed tax would apply to items like takeaway coffee cups and burger wrappers Businesses would be responsible for the cost which could lead to higher prices for customers Leaving room for dessert is often easier said than done in and around Kaiserslautern where schnitzels are the size of dinner plates and single servings of käsespätzle can feed a small family some desserts at area restaurants are worth saving space for — or even skipping straight to Here are five standout offerings I discovered that should satisfy your sweet tooth Last month marked six years since Restaurant 11A opened in the upscale Saks Urban Design Hotel in Kaiserslautern’s Stiftsplatz The restaurant’s Cafe Gourmand is a selection of several small desserts served together with an espresso It pairs well with the vanilla sauce that decorates the plate with a mild sweetness accentuated by an even sweeter strawberry topping Each spoonful nearly dissolves in the mouth The egg white cream with passion fruit is fresh and light while the simple combination of mandarin orange and mint serves as a palate cleanser The Cafe Gourmand is a good choice for those who can’t decide on one dessert or just like to indulge in a bit of everything Warm crepe with vanilla ice cream and plum at Julien Julien is Kaiserslautern’s best-known French restaurant but the staff recommended the chocolate mousse featuring a dash of chocolate and fruit garnishes I tasted the mousse first and immediately understood the recommendation even more pronounced than the mousse at Restaurant 11A The two boules of chocolate mousse sat in a sweet mango jus The dish was excellent and I’d order it again But if I had to choose between the mousse and the crepe The slightly tangy plum filling gave the crepe a sophisticated touch with a light crunch from a sprinkling of almond pieces Thin slices of apple and a cloud-like whipped cream complemented the flavor and texture; and the scoop of vanilla ice cream completed it all which opened last summer across from the Fruchthalle and specializes in vegan cakes and coffee The restaurant’s most popular dessert is the Lotus cake and it’s easy to see why it routinely sells out It’s made with the Lotus Biscoff brand of speculoos cloves and ginger that is popular in Germany airy sponge cake and a rich spread made of Lotus cookie bits but because the Lotus cake isn’t overpoweringly sweet New cakes are baked fresh daily and slices that are more than a day old are sold at discounted prices Warm chili chocolate cake at Restaurant 21 Located on the 21st floor of Kaiserslautern City Hall Restaurant 21 bills itself as a fusion restaurant The warm chili chocolate cake contains peppers but a subtle aftertaste lingered afterward The cake is topped with a runny chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries paired with vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel while kiwi and blueberries provide an occasional tangy contrast the combination of chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream is the best part Warm apple strudel with vanilla sauce and cream at Spinnrädl housed in Kaiserslautern’s oldest surviving half-timbered building is a great place to indulge in apple strudel a beloved staple of German dessert culture despite its Austrian origins flaky crust giving way to a soft center filled with tender A generous serving of rich vanilla sauce pools around the strudel Spinnrädl’s strudel is both comforting and indulgent Look no further for what to do this coming weekend May 9-11 in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) *Know before you go: Always check event websites before traveling to verify information Lectures and workshops on the economy are likely to be in German but may offer English alternatives Events on military bases require base access The Red Devils are heading to the German capital this weekend for the second division’s Saturday night game against Hertha BSC Berlin About 6,000 fans are headed in the same direction to support their team at the match that kicks off at 8:30 p.m There was a flurry of transaction last weekend before the winter transfer window closed FC Kaiserslautern picked up Tim Breithaupt on loan for the rest of the season from first division FC Augsburg and sent both Richmond Tachie to Braunschweig and Dickson Abiama to 1860 Munich on loan to the end of the season comes to FCK as a veteran of 18 Bundesliga and 57 Bundesliga 2 games Hertha comes into Saturday’s match in 12th place FC Cologne leads the second division with 37 points The Red Devils lost to Berlin in their first meeting of the season 4-3 in a wild match at Fritz Walter Stadium Kaiserslautern will be missing coach Markus Anfang on the bench in Berlin after he was handed a one-game suspension for his red card following last week’s game The Red Devils return to Fritz Walter Stadium on Feb CET: The fire is under control and the road closures are expected to last until the early evening Police reported Friday afternoon that a house is on fire on Am Eselsbach rescue services and police are on the scene The fire department were still battling the blaze and the police report no injuries at this time They have already begun investigating the cause of the fire between Lauterstrasse and the district road to Otterbach People using the road are asked to avoid the area and to keep a rescue lane clear for any emergency services that may follow The fire is causing smoke and fumes in the area of Lauterstrasse and autobahn A6 near the Lautertal bridge Residents should close windows and doors and switch off any ventilation or air conditioning systems “Art brings us together” is the slogan of a new German-American student art exhibit at Kaiserslautern’s city hall which opened Tuesday with music from a string ensemble from Ramstein High School paintings and sculptures from German and American students in the Rhineland-Palatinate region DODEA students from Vogelweh Elementary School Kaiserslautern High School and Ramstein High School are participating in the show “It’s about us all feeling at home in the Kaiserslautern region,” Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel said at the opening according the a press release from the city A 6-year-old in the city who attends day care was diagnosed at Westpfalz clinic and is being treated at the hospital for mild symptoms A teenager in secondary school was also diagnosed this week The department’s investigation of those two cases includes 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