The Kaiserbrunnen, topped by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and King Rudolf von Habsburg, is full of symbols of the history of the city. The fountain is more than 16 feet tall and stands on Mainzer Tor square at the end of Steinstrasse. (Michael Abrams/Stars and Stripes)

Kaiserslautern had more overnight visitors last year than ever before, according to city figures. Some 142,303 guests spent 332,991 nights in this city of around 101,000 inhabitants. There is quite a bit to see and do for the American population in K-Town and the surrounding area. For those new to the area who want to explore this city on the edge of Germany’s Palatine Forest, take a look at this list of things to see and do.