Kaiserslautern, 1 hôtel

The Japanese Garden is a unique work of art. The landscape includes water features, various plants, old trees and ornamental stones. The are Buddhist, Shinto and Taoist elements to the design. Small paths weave in amongst small ponds and streams, an idyllic lake and a waterfall. Old trees and exotic plants dominate the garden’s design. One of the most eye-catching elements is the tea and guest house. It originally stood in Tokyo, but was brought to Germany by a businessman and eventually bought by the city of Kaiserslautern. A Zen and Alpine garden round off the Japanese Garden.

The protestant Collegiate church was originally built as the monastery of St. Martin and St. Maria, and remains one of the most significant Gothic church buildings in the Palatinate. Located on the Stiftsplatz, its principal tower and two western towers are clearly visible from afar. It was founded by the Emperor Barbarossa, who established the Premonstratensian order in Kaiserslautern. Today it is home to the biggest evangelical community in the city. The church is also used as a venue for various concerts, from organ to jazz and Baroque music. Regular guided tours offer insights into the church and its history.

Enjoy a relaxing break at the monte mare Thermal spa, which has been hailed the ‘most beautiful spa in Rhineland-Palatinate.’ Here you will find swimming and recreational pools, saunas and a wellness resort, all in the one place. 10 sauna and steam baths promise a soothing break from the everyday. Infusions take place on an hourly basis. Wellness and beauty treatments can be booked with or without entry to the sauna. The pool area includes an indoor leisure pool as well as a children’s play area, a large wave pool and a diving tower, as well as a teaching pool for swimming lessons. Further information is available at www.monte-mare.de/kaiserslautern.

The well-known Fritz Walter stadium is located on the tallest football mountain in Germany. The stadium, first opened in 1920, can accommodate around 47,000 people. Its enthusiastic fans guarantee a unique atmosphere every time at the ‘Betze’ stadium. Around 400 official fan clubs belong to 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The club has been German champions and has won the DFB Cup, but has also faced difficult times. Fans of the Red Devils will remain loyal, no matter what!