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Celebrate Germany’s finest wines at any number of almost-fall festivals.

Don’t overlook Germany’s late-summer wine fests

Here’s a look, by region, at some upcoming wine festivals in Germany sure to make the waning days of summer all the more memorable.

The new European Union Entry/Exit System is expected to begin gradual operations on Oct. 12, 2025. EES is an automated identification check system that digitally records the entry and exit of most non-EU nationals to Schengen Area countries, including some where large numbers of U.S. military personnel are stationed.

US military officials caution troops ahead of EU border system rollout

U.S. military officials are warning service members that they may face lengthy delays and confusion at the border crossings of 29 countries in Europe this fall as the European Union implements a new traveler screening system.

The entrance to the Rainforest Habitat, one of three immersive zones at the Marassi Aquarium, features dense greenery and freshwater tanks. This section houses large, prehistoric fish species and leads to the deeper Ocean Trench habitat.

Behind the glass in Bahrain: finding calm in a mall aquarium

The Marassi Aquarium at Marassi Mall in Bahrain offers an unexpected marine sanctuary that transforms a typical shopping experience into an educational underwater journey.

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Leitz up my life: Museum in complex of famed Leica camera tells brand’s story in hands-on ways

The Ernst Leitz Museum is part selfie museum, part intro-to-photography class and a great place to spend an afternoon in Wetzlar, Germany.

The vegetarian kumpir at Lalé, a Turkish restaurant in Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Germany, is a flattened baked potato topped with grilled veggies and kisir, a bulgur salad.

Beyond döner: Lalé offers fresh take on Turkish comfort food

A small Turkish restaurant in Enkenbach-Alsenborn punches above its weight in both flavor and hospitality.

Annafest in Forchheim, Germany, celebrates St. Anne. The festival continues through Aug. 4.

Many European festivals can trace their origins to religious figures

Many of Europe’s fests can trace their roots to religious holidays honoring saints and holy figures from throughout the centuries.

Houses line the north bank of the Neckar River in Tübingen, Germany.

Punting on Neckar offers relaxing river ride for all ages in Tübingen

The Tübingen punt attracts tourists, students and residents to the river that traverses the city center.

Creative eats meet handmade ceramics in the heart of Kaiserslautern

Klay Keramik and Cafe offers a health-focused, vegetarian-friendly menu with cakes made from organic ingredients and a variety of coffees.

Spend two days bicycling the hills of Germany’s Ruwer-Hochwald and the Mosel River Valley through a two-day trip Sept. 6-7 offered by Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Electric guitar playing. Young men playing electric guitar. Black and white closeup Photography.

Recently announced concerts and events for Aug. 1 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

A bagpiper in traditional uniform performs in Edinburgh, Scotland. August is a wonderful time to hear traditional Scottish instruments such as bagpipes at various events in Scotland such as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, through Aug. 23, and Glasgow’s International Piping Festival, running Aug. 11-17.

August events calendar for Europe

Here are many of the major events and celebrations taking place in Europe this month.

Swimmers cool off July 5 in the Seine river in Paris at the Bras Marie safe bathing site.

Cities revamp offerings with refreshed slates of activities

Europe’s great capital cities are ever changing, constantly offering new opportunities. Here’s a look at a few new or soon-to-open leisure-time opportunities.