If you are an American visiting Belgium and have an Interest in our history during WE2 you must…read morestop for a meal here where a special beer is sold "Airborne Beer" commentating our participation in freeing Belgium from the Germans. If you watched Band of Brothers and are doing the tour this should be one of your stops for delicious food friendly service and patriotic decor. I highly recommend the beef on a skewer for an entree and the cured ham for an appetizer. You have a choice of 3 sauces and don't forget the dessert all homemade.

The first time I saw this fountain was in 1990. Living in Germany at the time, family from America…read morecame to visit and a group of us took the train into Kaiserslautern for a day trip. At that time we had no idea of the symbolism of the fountain. We just happened upon it and thought wow, that's pretty cool. Next to the fountain are two bronze, hollow forms with no heads or arms. You stand behind them and have your photo taken. Just a bit of fun. The fountain has withstood the test of time quite well. This visit was in winter so no water was running but Mainzer Tor in which the fountain stands, and the fountain itself are in good condition. Located at the intersection of Mainzer Str, Ludwigstrasse and Manheimer Str if you are looking for driving directions, there are plenty of parking garages in the area. If you are a good walker, the fountain is easily accessible from any of the local parking structures. For walking directions, you are looking for the eastern most end of the pedestrian zone. The pedestrian zone is large with lots of stores, cafes and restaurants. It's a nice walk. If you are interested, the Kaiserslautern.de/tourismus website has an audio guide to the fountain. Just search for Kaiserbrunnen am Mainzer Tor to find the site. Happy travels!

An interesting fountain for a quick stop during a walking tour of Kaiserslautern. It really is a…read morework of art if you have the time to really look at each piece. There are serious bronzes, ones you can sit on, and even a tiny mouse perched on the side of the fountain. If your kids are getting bored looking at "grownup" things, take a quick stop and let them enjoy this creative display.