Bavarian Times Magazine

19/12/2025

➡️ Throwback: Grafenwöhr Honors General Cavoli: A True Friend of the Community! 🇩🇪🇺🇸
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➡️ In a high honor for the enduring German-American friendship, retired General Christopher G. Cavoli was awarded honorary citizenship of Grafenwöhr—a title rarely given! He was recognized for his unwavering support of the US Army site and his influential advocacy for Grafenwöhr as a global cornerstone of German-American cooperation. 👇
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General Cavoli, who previously commanded the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) here, is now the only living honorary citizen of the city, highlighting his unique and lasting impact on the community near Vilseck and Hohenfels.
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☝️ Call to Action: Join us in congratulating General Cavoli! Share a memory of the German-American partnership events you've experienced in our area! 👇
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: City of Grafenwöhr / Primin Balk )

17/12/2025

16/12/2025

➡️ Advent in Germany: An Experience for Every Sense! ✨
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➡️ In Bavaria, Advent is a truly magical season you feel—from the scent of cinnamon and Glühwein filling the air, to the glow of lights, and the cozy tradition of the Adventskranz. It's a wonderful, multi-sensory way to prepare for Christmas that we hope you embrace during your time here! 👇
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☝️ What is your favorite sight, sound, or smell of the German Advent season? Share your best memories! 👇
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: Bavarian Times Magazine / Stock Photo )

13/12/2025

Today, there will be another “Christmas Magic in the City Park.” 🎼🎅☃️
From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., DAGA e.V. and Metzgerei Rauh will be providing Christmas music and romantic winter flair, as well as food and drink. There will also be a performance by the Grafenwöhrer Tanzmädels.☕️🌭💃

Heute gibt es wieder "Weihnachtszauber im Stadtpark". 🎼🎅☃️
Von 17 bis 22 Uhr sorgen heute bei Weihnachtsmusik und romantischem Winterflair die DAGA e.V. und die Metzgerei Rauh für das leibliche Wohl. Dazu gibt es einen Auftritt der Grafenwöhrer Tanzmädels.☕️🌭💃

11/12/2025

➡️ DAGA: Working Together, Strengthening Our Community! 🤝
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➡️ DAGA Grafenwöhr e.V. is the German-American-Community-Culture-Friendship-Association, a fantastic organization that bridges the gap between the U.S. military community and their German neighbors. 👇
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Learn how DAGA supports local programs, provides on-post/off-post shuttles for events like the Volksfest, and how you can get involved to make your time in Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, and Hohenfels even better! Find the full story in your Bavarian Times magazine.
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☝️ Want to support their mission and meet local friends? Check out the DAGA page for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: DAGA Grafenwöhr e.V. )

11/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Magic at Grafenwöhr City Park!! 🌟
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[🇺🇸] ✨ Experience the Christmas Magic at Grafenwöhr City Park! Join us on Saturday, December 13th, from 5 PM to 10 PM, for a festive atmosphere. Enjoy mulled wine (Glühwein), 'Ox Strips' (Ochsenfetz'n), and a performance by the dance girls with a Christmas medley! Come and get into the holiday spirit. See you there!

10/12/2025

➡️ Secret's Out: Grandma's Best German Christmas Cookies! 🍪
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➡️ The holiday season isn't complete without the smell of fresh Plätzchen! We're sharing the classic, melt-in-your-mouth recipes for Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents) and buttery Butterplätzchen that are a staple in every Bavarian home. Get ready to bake some German Christmas magic! 👇
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These simple, beloved recipes are perfect for a cozy weekend activity and will make your friends back home jealous. Find the full, easy-to-follow guide, plus tips for local German baking ingredients, in your copy of the Bavarian Times magazine!
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☝️ Which German Plätzchen is your absolute favorite? Let us know what you'll be baking this year! 👇
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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08/12/2025

➡️ Experience the Magic: US Army Europe Band & Choir's Christmas Concert! 🎄
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➡️ Get into the festive spirit with the incredible US Army Europe and Africa Band and Choir! They're bringing an unforgettable, spectacular free Christmas concert to Grafenwöhr. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the holidays right here in Bavaria with your community!
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☝️ What's your favorite Christmas carol? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: Renate Gradl )
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Stadt Grafenwöhr Stadthalle Grafenwoehr U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus

06/12/2025

The Christmas Market in Grafenwöhr has started and it's so cozy! ☃️ Come visit us at the DAGA booth – you can find us right between the Rauh butcher shop and the CSU Grafenwöhr. Even Olaf the Snowman stopped by for a quick visit! Drop by for a chat and some hot drinks! 👋

05/12/2025

➡️ ✨ Grafenwöhr Advent Market: Mark Your Calendar! 🎄
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➡️ The City of Grafenwöhr is inviting you to enjoy its cozy Advent Market this ✨ Saturday, December 6th! Come support local vendors, enjoy warm Glühwein and Christmas treats, and soak up the festive, traditional atmosphere right here in your community.
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☝️ This local market is the perfect way for US families to experience the heart of German holiday traditions near post! Find more local tips and market guides for Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, and Hohenfels in the latest Bavarian Times magazine.
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Tag a friend you're taking with you this Saturday! 👇
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: Renate Gradl )

04/12/2025

➡️ German Christmas Market Magic is Calling! 🌟
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➡️ The most magical time of the year is here! Our new guide features Germany's most beautiful markets, including the officially top-ranked Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt. Plus, US soldiers can get a special NATO-Ticket for the Romantic Christmas Market at Regensburg's Thurn and Taxis Castle! 👇
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Which market are you planning to visit first? Tell us in the comments! 👇
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☝️ Find all the dates, directions, and local gems near Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Hohenfels, Ansbach, and Garmisch in your copy of the Bavarian Times magazine!Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: Pfitzinger-Rothenbura / Franken Tourismus )

03/12/2025

➡️ Winter Driving Alert: Germany's Tire Laws You MUST Know! ❄️
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➡️ Stay safe and legal on German roads this winter! Germany has a mandatory "situational" winter tire law (situative Winterreifenpflicht), meaning you must use M+S or Alpine symbol-marked tires when conditions are icy, snowy, or slushy—don't wait for a specific date! 👇
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Ignoring this can lead to fines and, more importantly, put your safety and insurance coverage at risk. Get all the details on when to switch, the 'O to E' rule (October to Easter), and what the symbols mean in the latest Bavarian Times magazine!
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Our latest December/January 2025 (Edition #04) issue has dropped, and it's packed with everything you need for the season! From USAG updates to German culture tips, grab your free copy today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pkVafF or Link in BIO!
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( 📸 Credit: canva-com )