I just wanted to impart to you a little bit history of this place and the things it can offer if you ever plan to visit here.
Haus des Buergers
St. Nikolaus Parish Church in Ramstein-sometimes referred to as the "Moorbach Valley Cathedral"- was built from 1901-1903
the busy street in Ramstein
The city of RAMSTEIN MIESENBACH is the administrative center of the Union Community of Ramstein-Miesenbach which with its approx. 18,500 inhabitants, is the largest Union Community in Kaiserslautern County and which consist the city of Ramstein-Miesenbach and the villages of Huetschenhausen, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Niedermohr and Steinwenden.
Ramstein is first mentioned in the document dated June 2, 1215. Ramstein was the center of the Ramstein court and admininstrative area. The village and the court belong to Kaiserslautern district. Court seals were found dated 1674 and 1774. After the invasion of French in 1793 the court was dissolved. The Napoleonic Administrative Reform made Ramstein and Landstuhl into one mayoral district. Ramstein became its own mayoral entity in 1818.
Miesenbach was first mentioned in 1255. Miesenbach later belonged to the Palatinate Electorate and the court district of Steinwenden.
Ramstein-Miesenbach has numerous commercial enterprises, state-of-the-art sport facilities, excellent medical care and a rich cultural life. The city has all level of schools as well as a number of private clubs and organizations which offer every opportunity for recreational activities.
The "Haus des Buergers", Ramstein cultural and conference , is host to numerous national and international stars every year. The facility which was completed in 1986is also suitable for conferences and meetings up to 800 people and houses the city library and youth office.
The city museum, which is located in the old 1750 city hall hosts a permanent collection of cultural items and regularly features specials exhibits. The AZUR Waterworld is one of the most popular attractions in the region and provides year-round indoor/outdoor recreation for people of all ages. The "Kurpfalz" Scout Center is a regular host to boy scouts and girl scouts from all over Germany. The "Seewog" lakeside recreational area provides rest and relaxation for everyone.
More that 60 private clubs, associations and organized groups host a variety of events throughout the year which greatly enhance the Community Association's social, cultural and sportive life. With two Carnival organizations Ramstein-Miesenbach is considered the region's carnival center. The annual highlight is the annual carnival parade which is held on Shrove Tuesday.
Rasmtein-Miesenbach has lots to offer to people seeking recreation and relaxation. The "Pfalzer Wald" Nature Park is close-by and "Westpfalz Wanderweg", an extensive network of hiking paths, passes right through the community. Hikers and bikers can enjoy a comprehensive network of local hiking and bicycle paths. A multitude of sports and recreational events hosted by private clubs and organizations enable personal contacts with the local population in addition to providing excellent recreational opportunities.
Ramstein-Miesenbach maintains sport field gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, horse riding and shooting facilities, bowling alleys, boule courts and much more. When physical activities are completed, people met in many pubs and cafes for social get-together or enjoy local and international cuisines in one of the community restaurants......Come and discover-you are very welcome!!
