Kaiserslautern

Travel Guide

Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo by Geoff Hiscock

Kaiserslautern is a diverse tourist destination. With a strong military history and a standout art scene, this German city offers a variety of unique activities. 

Tucked into the southwestern edge of Germany, Kaiserslautern is a city that blends traditional values and modernity into one metropolis. Often referred to as “K-Town,” this place holds over two millennia of rich history. It is also significant in modern times, gaining prominence as a military base during the Cold War and playing host to the 2006 World Cup.

Home to less than 100,000 people, it is often easy to forget that Kaiserslautern is indeed a metropolis. It is located next to the Palatinate Forest. Just ten minutes away from the city, this expansive natural area is a beacon for hikers and campers. Kaiserslautern is an accessible urban center in this wilderness region.

While here, be sure to explore the rich architectural history that Kaiserslautern possesses. Both Burg Nanstein, a twelfth-century castle, and the medieval St. Martin’s Church are not to be missed. The Old Town holds many distinctive buildings and also has an exciting nightlife.

Feast your eyes on both animated and still-life subjects at Kaiserslautern Zoo and Palatinate Gallery of Art. The recently reopened Arts and Cultural Center gives visitors the opportunity to explore the local art scene. Both St. Martin’s Square, a famed marketplace, and the Japanese Garden provide respite from the energetic spirit that defines much of the city. The Gartenschau is a stunning botanical exhibition that showcases stunning plants, not to mention the largest dinosaur collection in Europe.

Whether you love hiking, biking or sports, fine dining or fine art, this city ensures that your stay will be packed with things to do. It has something to offer tourists throughout the year. During the summer, the city’s colorful flowers blossom through the metropolis’ borders during the winter, ski resorts come out of hibernation in the nearby mountains.

Under two hours from both Frankfurt and Luxembourg, this city is a central stop during any European tour. Kaiserslautern is easily accessible by airplane, car or train.

Hampton by Hilton Kaiserslautern
Hampton by Hilton Kaiserslautern
Fischerstrasse 78, Kaiserslautern
$102 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$109 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kaiserslautern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Hampton by Hilton Kaiserslautern
Best Western Hotel Kaiserslautern
Best Western Hotel Kaiserslautern
3.5 out of 5
St.-Quentin-Ring 1, Kaiserslautern, RP
$111 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$118 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kaiserslautern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fritz-Walter-Stadion ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
Great room
"Breakfast was amazing location was great will stay again"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Best Western Hotel Kaiserslautern
Holiday Inn Express Kaiserslautern by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Kaiserslautern by IHG
3.5 out of 5
STRASSBURGER ALLEE 10, Kaiserslautern
$98 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$105 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kaiserslautern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Planet Bowling ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Modern, clean, and conveniently located"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kaiserslautern by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pension Parga
Pension Parga
Bliesstraße, 15, Kaiserslautern, Deutschland
Stay at this vacation home in Kaiserslautern. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gartenschau Kaiserslautern and 3Raum Kunst are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
"The proprietor was very helpful and responsive. The website did not clearly show that it was more like a B&B with shared facilities. The room was clean and adequate. Parking could be a substantial problem if one of the 3 spots in front of the house are not available."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Pension Parga
Am Landhaus - Gästezimmer
Am Landhaus - Gästezimmer
Am Landhaus 1, Walsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate
Stay at this apartment in Walsheim. Enjoy free parking and a computer station. Popular attractions Marienhof and Villa Ludwigshoehe are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (30 reviews)
"Sehr sauberes Zimmer,sauberes Bad. Sehr nett am Telefon."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Am Landhaus - Gästezimmer
Eichwald - "Häschen"<br>Idyllic vacation home in the countryside with garden sauna.
Eichwald - "Häschen"<br>Idyllic vacation home in the countryside with garden sauna.
Gossersweiler-Stein
Stay at this vacation home in Gossersweiler-Stein. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Schäfer Fruit Winery and Burg Landeck are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
excellent holiday
"the area is very peaceful and scenic. excellent place to see all that the rhineland has to offer. lots of places to walk and castle/berg's to visit. spent 2 weeks travelling and resting and didn't want to leave.Stairs to bedrooms a bit tricky to start with. i would recommend and stay again. Ausgezeichnet ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Eichwald - "Häschen"<br>Idyllic vacation home in the countryside with garden sauna.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kaiserslautern

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice shopping mall!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were there during the Christmas Market season, would highly recommend.

5/5 - Excellent

K.H.

I love the town itself and have been there before. Will go back again.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

If back in Kaiserslautern will definitely try to stay at Hotel-Restaurant Fröhlich again!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely place! Would love to go back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice clean town,bigger than expected with lots of shops and restaurants.

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