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The Palatinate.
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Cheers! To the Palatinate.

Vacationland Palatinate

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Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve
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Vacationland Palatinate
The people of the Palatinate have their quirks: for example, they have
invented their own axis of the Earth; they have built themselves the largest wine
barrel in the world, only to open a restaurant inside. They have both the largest
continuous stretch of vineyards and forestland in Germany and many things more
that they are quite proud of without being conceited about it. Here, there is plenty
of what people of the third millennium miss elsewhere: sunshine in the
sky and in the heart, picture-perfect landscapes, good food, and a
congenial atmosphere at the many festivals
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up a healthy portion of living history and culture from all
categories. What there is to discover and where is the object
of this travel guide – whether you are cycling, hiking, or
driving; whether you prefer culture, recreation, or athletic
challenges. Divided into the four major tourist areas of the Palatinate,
this guide provides you with 150 excursion tips for your
vacation. With 75 Palatinate museums; two dozen particularly
noteworthy fortresses, castles, and churches; 16 adventure parks,
8 golf courses, and 30 other attractions from a corn labyrinth to the
Cuckoo Train, there should be something there for every
taste. Enjoy and have fun!

Vacationland German Wine Route

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Vacationland German Wine Route
It's hard to say what makes the charm of the vacationland surrounding the
German Wine Route. Is it the Mediterranean flair of the area in which 1 800 hours
of sunshine per year allow even figs, kiwis, and lemons to mature? Or is it the
vicinity to France, which ensures that the typical savoir vivre is particular
pronounced here? Perhaps it is the enchanting atmosphere of the sleepy little villages
tucked away between the rolling vineyard-covered hills. In any case, the creator
looked fondly on this stretch of land. Whether you are bicycling between
the vineyards, hiking from a hut in the Palatinate Forest to a
winegrowing village, strolling through the narrow streets of the old
sector in town, or enjoying a wine-inspired wellness day in spa towns
such as Bad Dürkheim and Bad Bergzabern, the range of possibilities
for rest and recreation seems endless. There is also no shortage of destinations
for adventure tours since the area is teeming with stones bearing witness to the
eventful history of the Palatinate. You can find anything from the remains of Roman
settlements to fortresses, ruins, and castles. The hospitality sector offers
something for every taste, from family-friendly apartments at a winery estate to
luxurious hotels, from star-studded topnotch restaurants to inns offering local fare
and cozy wine taverns.
In the middle of the sea of vineyards lie two cities: the busy university town
of Landau with its zoo and many interesting art deco buildings, and Neustadt an
der Weinstrasse where the annual crowning of the German Wine Queen takes place
and the Hambach Castle, the "cradle of German democracy" is situated.
Both cities are influenced by their surrounding wine villages and festivals
are held here like everywhere else along the German
Wine Route. With over 200 festivals every year - some
folksy, some elegant - there are plenty of opportunities
to get to know the land and its people. Come and join
in the celebrations any time!
Discovery Day Along the German Wine Route
Every year, on the last Sunday in August, cyclists, pedestrians, and
roller-bladers populate the German Wine Route by the thousands.
On "Discovery Day", Germany's oldest wine tourism route is closed
to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. over a stretch of
approximately 80 kilometres. In the villages and at the stands along
the way, Palatinate wines and local specialities are offered while the
Palatinate people celebrate the longest wine festival in the region
with their guests.

MUSEUMS MUSEUMS
B4 Museum under the Trifels,
Annweiler
Three old half-timbered houses and a mill
make up this quaint museum.
Visitors can discover the history of the
Trifels fortress and region on 800 m2.
Tue to Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Quodgasse 32, Tel. +49 (0) 6346 1682
B5 Museum of Pewter Figures,
Bad Bergzabern
This little museum shows the history of
the world depicted with 20 000 pewter
figures.
Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6
p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and by
appointment
Im Haus Wilms/Marktstrasse 14
Tel. +49 (0) 6343 939172
B5 West Rampart Museum,
Bad Bergzabern
Reopened in 1998 under a private
initiative, the crenel stand for standard
gunnery has been made accessible and
converted to a museum.
March 1 to June 30: every first Sunday of
the month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 1 to October 31: every Sunday from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6398 347
B5 City Museum
Bad Bergzabern
Museum of local history and culture with
annual themes.
Summertime: Sat 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Königstrasse 45, Tel. +49 (0) 6343 70114
C2 Palatinate Museum of Natural
History Bad Dürkheim
Natural history research, also for children
and teens. Permanent exhibits and
changing special exhibitions.
Daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hermann-Schäfer-Strasse 17
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 94130, Fax 941311
www.pfalzmuseum.de
C3 Artists' Path Deidesheim
Let yourself be mesmerized by the
creativity of the artists from Deidesheim:
this marked path connects ten museums
and artist studios.
For further information, please call +49 (0)
6326 96770
B4 German Oven and Stove
Museum, Burrweiler
Over 100 old ovens and stoves from the
16th to the 20th century are displayed in
their historical setting in a 400-year-old
wine cellar. Includes a gift shop and an
antique stove gallery.
Thu/Fri 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 5
p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. and by
appointment
Hauptstrasse 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6345 919033, Fax 919034
www.deutsches-ofenmuseum.de
C3 German Film and Photography
Museum, Deidesheim
An overview of film and photography
technology over the past 100 years.
Wed to Fri 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sat/Sun and holidays 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Closed in January and February
Weinstrasse 33
Tel. +49 (0) 6326 6568, Fax 981069
www.film-fotomuseum.de, www.DFTM.de
C3 Viticulture Museum, Deidesheim
An exhibit on the relationship between
man and wine.
Wed to Sat, Sun and holidays from
4 p.m. - 6 p.m., closed in January and
February
Tel. +49 (0) 6326 981561, Fax 967718
www.deidesheim.de
C4 Viticulture and Local History
Museum, Edenkoben
Museum of local history and culture with a
permanent exhibit on wine and the region.
In addition, changing special exhibitions.
April to October:
Fri 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
November to March: Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Weinstrasse 107
Tel. +49 (0) 6323 81514, Fax 959288
www.museum-edenkoben.de
C4 Frank-Loebsch House, Landau
Picturesque building with a wooden
gallery surrounding the courtyard. Home
of Anne Frank's great grandfather during
the 19th century. Permanent exhibits on
the Jews of Landau and the Sinti and
Roma of the Palatinate. Changing art
exhibitions.
Tue to Thu 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. -
5 p.m., Fri to Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 13182, Fax 13195
www.landau.de
C4 Historical Museum, House
Mahla, Landau
Historical city museum and city archive,
history of the Vauban fortress with an
impressive model of the town, bourgeois
and peasant home décor, viticulture
machinery, porcelain collection, oil
paintings, scientific documentation,
Landau newspapers.
Mon to Thu 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mon to Wed
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thu 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Marienring 8
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 13182, Fax 13195
www.landau.de
C1 Museum of local history and
culture Grünstadt and Leiningerland,
Grünstadt
open by appointment,
Am Stadtgraben 2, Tel. +49 (0) 6359
937320 www.gruenstadt.de
C1 Deanery Museum, Grünstadt
open by appointment
Martinskirche, Kirchheimer Strasse 2
Tel. +49 (0) 6359 2253
www.gruenstadt.de
C3 Museum of local history and
culture "Oldest House" Hassloch
March to December: every first and third
Sunday of the month
from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Guided tours and visits by appointment
year round.
Tel. +49 (0) 6324 981613 or 3366
C4 Carriage and Chaise Museum,
Landau
Visit the Landau carriage cabinet - the
culture of travel - with the special exhibit:
5000 years of wheels and wagons.
Museum hours: Thu 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
and by appointment
Corner of Maximilianstrasse/Poststrasse
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 13181, Fax 13195
www.landau.de
C4 House of the Peasants' War,
Landau-Nußdorf
This is where the peasants' revolt of 1525
in the Palatinate was decided. The only
place in the Palatinate that commemorates
the outbreak and course of the Palatinate
Peasants' War and represents the events in
an exhibit. Every first Sunday of the month
from March to October: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
and by appointment, Kirchstrasse 66
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 62928 or 62221
www.landau-nussdorf.de
C3 Otto Dill Museum, Neustadt
The exhibition documents Otto Dill's
artistic development from his early years
to his later works when he turned more
towards Impressionism
Wed, Fri 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. - 6
p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., holidays 2
p.m. - 6 p.m., Rathausstrasse 12/on the
corner of Bachgängel 8, Tel. +49 (0) 6321
398321, www.otto-dill-museum.de
C3 Museum Villa Böhm, Neustadt
A history of the city of Neustadt. In addition
to thematic islands and displays on
individual personalities, visitors can trace
the city's cultural history from the 13th to
the 20th century by touchscreen exploration.
Wed 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 6 p.m. - 8
p.m., Sat 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6
p.m., Villenstrasse 16 b,
Tel. +49 (0) 6321 855540
www.neustadt.pfalz.com/kultur/kultur.htm
C3 Railway Museum, Neustadt
In the historical Palatinate Railway
locomotive shed, old locomotives,
railcars, and signals let every railway fan's
heart skip a beat.
Tue to Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sat, Sun
and holidays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Eisenbahnmuseum am Bahnhof (next to
the railway station)
Tel. +49 (0) 6321 30390, Fax 398162
www.eisenbahnmuseum-neustadt.de
C3 Viticulture and Museum of Local
History, Neustadt-Mussbach
Formerly the Knights of Malta winery
"Herrenhof", now a cultural centre with
viticulture museum.
Museum hours: by appointment
Im Herrenhof, Tel. +49 (0) 6321 9639990
www.neustadt.pfalz.com
C4 Queich Valley Museum,
Offenbach an der Queich
Located in a converted barn in the centre
of town, visitors can experience changing
special exhibitions as well as a permanent
exhibit on the history of the region and the
town of Offenbach.
Sun 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tel. +49 (0) 6348
986142
www.queichtalmuseum.de
B4 Local History and Brush-binder
Museum, Ramberg
The museum of the craft of brush-binding
showcases the history and many exhibit
pieces surrounding the ancient art of
brush-binding.
Wed, Sat, Sun, and holidays 2 p.m. - 5
p.m.
Hauptstrasse 20, Tel. +49 (0) 6345 15 55
www.buerstenbindermuseum.de
C1 Leiningerland Motorcycle and
Technology Museum, Quirnheim
A collection of objects and exhibits related
to technology.
Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun + holidays 10
a.m. - 6 p.m.
Industrial park Kleine Wust
Tel. +49 (0) 6359 85007, Fax 85008
www.motorrad-technik-museum.de
C2 Wine Cellar Museum in the
Sparkling Wine Estate Schloss
Wachenheim
Exhibition of antique winemaking
equipment, particularly for the production
of sparkling wine
Museum hours: by appointment
Kommerzienrat-Wagner-Strasse 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 94270 or 0651 9988300
Fax 0651 9988394
www.schloss-wachenheim.de
C2 "Villa Rustica", Wachenheim
Excavation site of a Roman farm estate.
Can be visited any time.
Direct access via road B 271.
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 958032
www.wachenheim.de
GOLF COURSES
C2 Golfgarten Deutsche Weinstrasse
Dackenheim
Im Bitzgrund 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6353 989212, Fax 989213
info@golfgarten.de, www.golfgarten.de
C4 Golfanlage Landgut Dreihof
Essingen
Dreihof 9, Tel.+49 (0) 6348 6150237, Fax
4388
kontakt@golfclub-dreihof.de
www.golfclub-dreihof.de
C3 Golf-Club Pfalz Neustadt an der
Weinstrasse e.V.
Im Lochbusch
Tel.+49 (0) 6327 97420, Fax 974218
GC-Pfalz@t-online.de, www.gc-pfalz.de

FORTRESSES/CASTLES/CHURCHES
B4 Imperial Fortress Trifels,
Annweiler
Medieval fortress, famous among other
things for its imperial prisoners such as
the English king Richard Lionheart. The
imperial crown jewels were kept here
during the 12th and 13th centuries.
April to September 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October to March 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed in December
For guided tours, please contact the
fortress' administrative office.
Tel. +49 (0) 6346 8470
C2 Limburg Monastery Ruins,
Bad Dürkheim
Guided tours by appointment
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 9566250, Fax 9566259
verkehrsamt@bad-duerkheim.de
Restaurant "Klosterschänke":
April to October: Tue to Sun 11 a.m. - 10
p.m., November to March: Wed to Sat 11
a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 791772
B3 Hambach Castle, Neustadt-
Hambach
Built in the 11th century, the castle is
renown for the so-called "Hambach Party",
the cradle of German democracy (1832).
With multimedia show. March 1 to
November 30: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Hambacher Schloß 1832, Tel. +49 (0)
6321 30881
www.hambacher-schloss.de
B5 Madenburg Fortress, Eschbach
First documented in 1176, the fortress
served to protect the exit from the
Kaiserbach Valley and the surrounding
fertile lands. 180 m long with structures
spanning several eras.
Tue to Sun, guided tours by appointment
Tel. +49 (0) 6345 3531
B4 Villa Ludwigshöhe Castle,
Edenkoben
Erected between 1846-1852, this classical
villa in the "Pompeii Style" was built for
King Ludwig I. Changing exhibitions.
October 1 to March 31: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 1 to September 30: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6323 959222, Fax 959288
B4 Cistercian Church, Eusserthal
Inaugurated in 1262, the church has
suffered much damage and destruction.
The choir, the first crossbeam, and the
transept remain today.
Guided tours by appointment
Tel. +49 (0) 6345 3531
ADVENTURE PARKS
C3 Holiday Park, Hassloch
Come join us for "Action, Fun and
Fascination" over 400 000 m2!
The park offers exciting and funny shows
presented by international artists as well
as unique midway rides, all located in
beautiful surroundings. From the
beginning of April to the end of October.
Tel. 01805 003246, Fax +49 (0) 6324
599350
www.holidaypark.de
C2 Kurpfalz Park (Wild Game and
Adventure Park), Wachenheim
Wild animals such as lynx, mufflons, and
deer populate the rugged forest and
mountain landscape of the Palatinate
Forest.
Features include raptor shows, a free-fall
slide, and a chairlift.
From Easter to the end of October.
Tel. +49 (0) 6325 959010, Fax 959025
www.kurpfalz-park.de
ADVENTURE PARKS
B5 Game and Hiking Park of the
Southern Wine Route, near Silz
Fallow deer and red deer wander
throughout the park without fence
enclosures. There are over 400 animals
from 15 different species. The petting zoo
is of special interest for children.
March 15 to November 15 from 9 a.m.
November 16 to March 14 from 10 a.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6346 5588, Fax 989403
www.wildpark-silz.de
C4 Landau Zoo, Landau
500 primarily exotic animals from over
100 species live on the 4 hectares of the
zoo grounds. Special programmes are
planned to celebrate the zoo's 100th
anniversary.
March to October daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November to February 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hindenburgstrasse 12-14
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 898229, Fax 898230
www.zoo-landau.de
B6 Cactus Land, Steinfeld
Over 1 000 varieties of cacti are exhibited
on 7 000 m2. Free admission, sale of cacti
and other succulents.
March to October
Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat/Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., November to
February Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wengelspfad 1, Tel. +49 (0) 6340 1299
Fax 904677, www.kakteenland.de
OTHER ADDRESSES
C3 Cuckoo Train, Neustadt
Neustadt/Weinstr. - Lambrecht - Elmstein
Ask for schedules at the main train station
(Hauptbahnhof), Tel. +49 (0) 6321 30390
and 0173 9461618
www.eisenbahnmuseum-neustadt.de
C2 Dürkheimer Giant Barrel,
Bad Dürkheim
The biggest barrel in the world with a
volume of 1.7 million litres houses a wine
tavern and restaurant. Daily from 10 a.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 2143, Fax 62239
www.bad-duerkheim.de
C2 Casino, Bad Dürkheim
Entertainment and excitement: come see
the fascinating games available at the
international casino. Enjoy the elegant
atmosphere and see if Lady Luck follows
you to the Roulette table, the Black Jack
table, or the slot machines.
Classical games: Sun to Thu 2 p.m. - 2
a.m., Fri, Sat, as well as before and on
holidays 2 p.m. - 3 a.m. Slot machines:
daily 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Schloßplatz 6-7, Tel. +49 (0) 6322 94240
www.casino-bad-duerkheim.de
C3 "Elwedritsche" Fountain,
Neustadt
The work of sculptor Gernot Rumpf from
1978. The mythical creatures in and out of
the cool water enchant both young and
old. Marstallplatz, Tel. +49 (0) 6321
926892, www.neustadt.pfalz.com
C4 Rietburgbahn Chairlift,
Edenkoben
The first Palatinate chairlift.
The lift is in operation on Sundays
beginning in March and daily from Good
Friday to November 1.
Tel. +49 (0) 6323 959222 or 1800
B5 Petronella Thermal Bath,
Bad Bergzabern
The 32° thermal bath is at the heart of the
spa facilities in Bad Bergzabern. This
wellness oasis, located on sprawling
grounds, offers a successful combination
of adventure, therapeutics, and relaxation -
with all the amenities of a modern spa.
Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Kurtalstrasse 27, Tel. +49 (0) 6343 93400
www.bad-bergzabern.de
C2 Thermal Bath, Bad Dürkheim
Spa centre with thermal motion bath,
massage, sauna, steam bath, imperial
bath, Rasul bath, hay bath, Cleopatra bath,
and Turkish bath. During harvest time,
grape treatment in the fountain hall.
Mon to Fri 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m., holidays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6322 9640, Fax 964167
www.staatsbad.bad-duerkheim.de
German Wine Route: Deutsche
Weinstrasse e.V.
-Mittelhaardt- Wein and Tourismus
Martin-Luther-Strasse 69
67433 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
Tel. +49 (0) 6321 912333, Fax 912330
verein@deutsche-weinstrasse.de
www.deutsche-weinstrasse.de
Tourist Information Neustadt
(Tourist, Kongress- and Saalbau GmbH)
Hetzelplatz 1
67433 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
Tel. +49 (0) 6321 926892, Fax 926891
touristinfo@neustadt.pfalz.com
www.neustadt.pfalz.com
Southern Wine Route: Südliche
Weinstrasse e.V.
Zentrale für Tourismus
An der Kreuzmühle 2
76829 Landau in der Pfalz
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 940407, Fax 940502
info@suedlicheweinstrasse.de
www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de
Tourism Office Landau
Rathaus
Marktstrasse 50
76829 Landau in der Pfalz
Tel. +49 (0) 6341 13181 and 13182,
Fax 13195
bftlandau@aol.com
www.landau.de

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There is much that is unique about this landscape in the heart of the
Palatinate. The Palatinate Forest spreads over 180 000 hectares, the
largest continuous stretch of forestland in Germany. Here is a true nature
and hiking paradise in which even lynxes have become
reacclimatized. Since 1992, the Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve, together
with the Northern Vosges Mountains in the Alsace, has constituted a crossborder
biosphere reserve. Man and nature harmoniously live side by side
here. 12 000 km of well-marked hiking trails promise pure relaxation. Also unique
to Germany is the tight network of over 100 huts that make stopping for refreshments
into a memorable experience. Fortresses, ruins, pristine landscapes, sleepy villages
and forlorn farms make this giant forestland with its wide-open valleys to a popular
vacationland. Old and young, sports enthusiasts and families all feel equally at
home here.
For a change of pace from the rural setting, there are three cities with many
cultural attractions and shopping venues: the duchy city of Zweibrücken whose
emblems are the rose and the horse, and which lies in close proximity to the
interesting village of Hornbach with its monastery; the university town of Kaiserslautern
with the largest dinosaur exhibition in Europe located on the grounds of
the garden show (Kaiserslautern is one of twelve venues hosting the 2006 soccer
world championship); and finally the conference and trade fair city of Pirmasens,
formerly the hub of shoe manufacturing and still today, with its neighbouring towns
of Hauenstein and Rodalben, a good destination for inexpensive shoe shopping.
The many attractions of the Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve
Palatinate Forest Huts
This singularly tight network of over
100 hiking huts, rest houses, and
hunting lodges in the Palatinate Forest
Nature Reserve invites visitors to
come in and relax. On weekends at
least, hikers will find a good selection
of local specialities and a cozy
atmosphere. A list of the huts and their
hours of operation, as well as other
information, is available by sending
EUR 3 in the form of cash or postage
stamps to:
Pfälzerwald-Verein, Fröbelstr. 24,
67433 Neustadt/Weinstrasse
include, for example, the largest red sandstone cliffs in Europe.
Rock climbers can wish for nothing more interesting than these
spectacular climbing rocks, steeped in fables and legends. The
romantic notion of knights in shining armour is alive today
in the many fortress ruins, several of which host medieval
festivals during the summer months. The Biosphere House
in Fischbach provides information on the interaction
between man and his environment as well as a spectacular
nature adventure: visitors can walk in the treetops 30 m
above the ground and then descend via a giant slide - not
a daily experience to be sure! So join us for fun and games
in the Palatinate Forest.

MUSEUMS
D5 German Shoe Museum,
Hauenstein
Information on the history of shoe
manufacturing in the South-western
Palatinate, from the early days of
industrialization till today.
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., incl. Sundays and
holidays.
Turnstrasse 5
Tel. +49 (0) 6392 915165, Fax 915172
www.deutsches-schuhmuseum.de
D5 The Glass Shoe Factory,
Hauenstein
Visitors can directly witness shoe
manufacturing at the Glass Shoe Factory.
Experts explain and demonstrate all the
manufacturing steps of modern
shoemaking.
Mon to Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. -
3 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.,
Waldenburger Strasse 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6392 92210, Fax 922124
www.glaeserne-schuhfabrik.de
D2 Bajasseum (Circus Museum),
Enkenbach-Alsenborn
As a circus town marked by tradition,
Alsenborn offers a glimpse of the world of
circus in this museum.
Open daily, for groups
Special programme by appointment
Rosenhofstrasse, Tel. +49 (0) 6303 80254
www.enkenbach-alsenborn.de
C2 Beerewei(n)museum, Eulenbis
Pears have given this museum its name: a
tasting of "Beerewei" (pear wine) is
possible. On display are the presses and
distillery equipment. Information on the
region completes the tour.
Museum hours: by appointment
Im Bürgerhaus Eulenbis
Tel. +49 (0) 6374 6034 or 1310
www.weilerbach.de
D3 Forestry Museum and Historical
Arms Forge, Elmstein
April to October: Sundays and holidays on
days when the Cuckoo Train is running 2
p.m. - 4 p.m.
Groups by appointment
Möllbachstrasse 7, Tel. +49 (0) 6328 234
C5 Municipal Gallery, Dahn
The permanent exhibits display an art and
book collection, as well as aquarelle and
oil paintings and drawings. Changing
special exhibitions.
Tue, Thu, and Sat 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10
a.m. - 12 p.m. Schulstrasse 14,
Tel. +49 (0) 6391 3222
C3 Theodor Zink Museum and
Wadgasser Hof, Kaiserslautern
This museum with folklore and city history
collections is housed in the former
wagoner's inn "Rheinkreis", built in 1817.
The spectacular stucco room and home
décor objects from the 18th century are
reminders of the history of the
Wadgasserhof when it was an aristocratic
residence.
Tue to Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Steinstrasse 48
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3652327 (Zink Museum)
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3652326 (Wadgasserhof)
www.kaiserslautern.de
C3 Beer Mug Museum,
Kaiserslautern
Over 500 beer mugs and steins reflect two
hundred years of libation culture.
Mon to Fri 4 p.m. - p.m.19 Uhr and by
appointment
Zum Ellerbach 9, Tel. +49 (0) 631 73888
C3 Palatinate Gallery of the
Palatinate District Association,
Kaiserslautern
Originally conceived as a trade museum,
the gallery on Museum Square was built
in the neo-renaissance style in accordance
with plans by Karl Spatz. Today it houses
the most important collection of paintings
in the Palatinate.
Tue to Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue also 7
p.m. - 9 p.m., Museumsplatz 1
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3647201, www.bvpfalz.de
B5 Fortress Gerstfeldhöhe West
Rampart Museum, Pirmasens-
Niedersimten
The largest surviving section of the West
Rampart. Here, visitors can learn
everything there is to know about the West
Rampart and explore the approximately
1000 metre-long underground tunnel
system.
Sat/Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment
Closed in winter from November 1 to
March 31.
(Open by appointment)
In der Litzelbach
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 46147 or 842299
Fax 2190090, www.westwall-museum.de
B5 Museums of the Old City Hall
(Altes Rathaus), Pirmasens
Thu 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Altes Rathaus, Hauptstrasse 26
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 842299, Fax 842286
www.pirmasens.de
Museum of local history and culture,
"Altes Rathaus"
A focussed look at the period of the feudal
lords documented with original exhibits.
Immerse yourself in the world of the feudal
lord Ludwig IX of Hessen-Darmstadt
during the 18th century and discover the
early days of the city of Pirmasens.
Shoe Museum, "Altes Rathaus"
Offers an overview of the shoe fashions of
the 19th century.
Bürkel Gallery, "Altes Rathaus"
20 oil paintings offer a cross-section of
Heinrich Bürkel's work, a forerunner of
genre painting.
Scissor Art Cabinet, "Altes Rathaus"
A comprehensive documentation of a large
number of artistic silhouettes by the
Pirmasens artist Elisabeth Emmler.
B5 Gallery Venezia, Pirmasens
Changing exhibitions featuring renowned
artists.
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 44054
Alleestrasse 13, www.galerie-venezia.de
B5 Department of Works Museum,
Pirmasens
The Pirmasens Department of Works
Museum houses rare and unique objects
from the electricity, gas, water, and longdistance
heating supply systems, as well
as from the area of traffic.
An der Streckbrücke 4
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 876315, www.swps.de
B5 Forum "Alte Post", Pirmasens
Changing exhibitions featuring renowned
artists.
Museum hours: by request, depending on
the exhibition
Poststrasse 2, nähe Hauptbahnhof
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 842299, Fax 842286
www.pirmasens.de
B5 Neuffer Gallery, Pirmasens
Changing exhibitions featuring renowned
artists.
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 71070
www.neuffer-am-park.de
MUSEUMS
B2 Western Palatinate Musicians
Museum, Mackenbach
Lovingly collected information on the
Western Palatinate musicians of the 19th
and 20th centuries.
Every Sunday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
or by appointment
Schulstrasse 34
Tel. +49 (0) 6374 6065 or 6475 or 4637 or
6114
www.weilerbach.de
C2 Motorcycle Museum, Otterbach
Museum in the old village church of
Otterbach in which the history of
motorcycles is displayed from its
beginning to today.
Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., or by appointment
Otterstrasse 18, Tel. +49 (0) 6301 2367
www.vg-otterbach.de
C3 Ironworks Museum, Trippstadt
This little museum provides information
on the early days of industrialization and
the iron processing industry in the
Palatinate Forest.
Mon to Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat, Sun and holidays by request
Hauptstrasse 32, Tel. +49 (0) 6306 341,
Fax 1529, www.trippstadt.de
A4 City Museum Zweibrücken
Provides an overview of the rich history of
the city and comprises precious historical
documentations.
Sat 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
and 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.,
Herzogstrasse 13,
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 871380 or 871382
www.zweibruecken.de
A4 Bibliotheca Bipontina,
Zweibrücken
The library of the dukes of Zweibrücken;
comprises approximately 100 000
volumes, including numerous prints from
the early days of book printing, the
"Editiones Bipontinae" edition, as well as
Greek and Roman classics from the 18th
century.
Mon to Fri 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mon, Wed, Fri
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Bleicherstrasse 3, Tel. +49 (0) 6332 16403
www.bipontina.de
FORTRESSES/CASTLES/CHURCHES
C5 Fortress Massif Altdahn -
Grafendahn - Tanstein
The oldest sections of the Palatinate's
largest fortress date back to the 11th
century. Built on freestanding, steep cliffs,
the triple fortress is a typical structure for
the Wasgau area with chambers, staircases,
and hallways hewn into the rock.
The fortress includes a museum. Good
Friday to November 1: daily 11 a.m. - 5
p.m. near Dahn, Tel. +49 (0) 6391 2215
D5 Berwartstein Fortress
The only inhabited fortress in the Palatinate.
An impressive fortress typical of the
Wasgau region, built in the 12th century
on a massive rock outcrop. The gunnery
tower, the 104-meter-deep well, the
troops' quarters carved into the rock, and
the rock passageways are all well preserved.
March to October, daily 9 a.m. - 6
p.m., November to February, Sun 1 p.m. -
5 p.m. near Erlenbach,
Tel. +49 (0) 6398 210
A4 Hornbach Monastery
Benedictine monastery founded over 1250
years ago by Saint Pirminius. Also noteworthy:
the Fabian church, the Michaelis
chapel, remains of the transept and the
monastery church, as well as the tomb of
Saint Pirminius. The "Historama" within
the monastery today houses a thoroughly
renovated hotel and a modern museum.
Guided tours by appointment.
Tel. +49 (0) 6338 313
C5 Fortress Information Centre
Lemberg Fortress
Founded in the year 2000, the Information
Centre provides an overview of the most
important fortresses of the South-western
Palatinate and in neighbouring France.
Wed to Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. -
7 p.m., In the Lemberg fortress
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 8720, Fax 872100
www-burg-lemberg.de
C2 Cistercian Monastery Otterberg
The second largest sacral edifice in the
Palatinate, after the cathedral in Speyer.
Open daily, Guided tours by appointment
Otterberg, town centre
Tel. +49 (0) 6301 31504,
www.otterberg.de
D3 Spangenberg Cliff Fortress,
Erfenstein/Elmstein
Prominent landmark of the Elmstein
Valley, built in the 11th century.
Guided tours by appointment
Between Lambrecht and Elmstein
Tel. +49 (0) 6325 7873 or 2027
A4 Ducal Castle, Zweibrücken
Today, the former residential castle of the
dukes of Zweibrücken is the seat of the
regional court of appeals. It is the largest
Palatinate secular building in the northern
Baroque style.
Mon to Thu 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri 7:30
a.m. - 3 p.m.
Schlossplatz, Tel. +49 (0) 6332 8050
www.zweibruecken.de
A4 Zweibrücken Pheasantry
The ruins of Tschifflick used to be the
belvedere of the Polish king Stanilaus
Leszczynski. The complex is among the
most important Baroque garden
monuments in Europe. Today, the complex
houses the romantic hotel "Landschloss
Fasanerie".
Hours: year round
Pheasantry local recreation area
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 871451 u. 871471,
Fax 871460
www.zweibruecken.de

ADVENTURE PARKS
C3 Japanese Garden, Kaiserslautern
Opened in 2000, the Japanese Garden
counts among the largest of its kind in
Europe. Carefully selected plants, ponds,
waterfalls, fish, lanterns, and rock
arrangements create a magical east-Asian
atmosphere in which body and soul can
relax.
Open daily: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Lauterstrasse 18
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3703916, Fax 3703936
www.japanischergarten.de
C3 Kaiserslautern Garden Show
22 hectare grounds in the middle of town.
Changing flower shows in the halls,
various thematic gardens, the biggest
dinosaur exhibit in Europe, and a
comprehensive cultural programme. The
Kaiserberg offers a spectacular view of the
city while the Neumühle Park offers a
skateboard park, a beach volleyball pitch,
and a water playground.
April to October, daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Schoenstrasse 9,
Tel. +49 (0) 631 7100700
www.gartenschau-kl.de
C3 Betzenberg Game Park,
Kaiserslautern
The 25 hectare game reserve with its 120year-old
trees houses animals that can be
found in nature here or that used to live in
these parts: European bison, fallow deer,
aurochs, wild horses, red deer, moufflon,
wild boar, and lynx.
Open daily
Entersweilerstrasse,
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3652317
www.kaiserslautern.de
C3 Zoo, Kaiserslautern-Siegelbach
At the moment, the 7-hectare zoo grounds
are home to 250 animals from more than
55 different species. A playground for
young visitors as well as a nature path and
guided tours. Open daily
April to August 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
September to March 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6301 71690, Fax 716913
www.kaiserslautern.de
B5 Sculpture Park, Pirmasens
Within the framework of the 1998 Cultural
Summer Rhineland-Palatinate, 10
international artists created red sandstone
sculptures
Hours: open at all times
Alter Friedhof, Buchsweiler-Tor-Platz
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 842299
www.pirmasens.de
B4 Little Rose Garden,
Schmitshausen
At bloom time, thousands of roses flower
in the Rose Garden as well as around
town.
Hours: open at all times
"Rosendorf"
Tel. +49 (0) 6375 447 or 921150
A4 Wild Rose Garden, Zweibrücken
Created from 1974-1976 by the city of
Zweibrücken and the Oskar Scheerer
Foundation, the garden is a living rose
museum. 1000 species of wild roses,
parkland roses, and shrub roses bloom
over the 2-hectare grounds.
Hours: year round
Pheasantry local recreation area
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 871451 u. 871471
Fax 871460, www.zweibruecken.de
A4 Cultural Park "Europe's Rose
Garden" Zweibrücken
60 000 roses blossom in elegant
surroundings. Today, the rose garden in
Zweibrücker is among the largest and
most beautiful gardens in Europe. It
furthermore offers a variety of
entertainment.
April - October daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
June, July, August daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Rosengartenstrasse
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 871451 u. 871471,
Fax 871460, www.zweibruecken.de
GOLF COURSES
B4 Erster Golfclub Westpfalz
Schwarzbachtal e.V.
Rieschweiler-Mühlbach
Hitscherhof
Tel. +49 (0) 6336 6442, Fax 6408,
egw@golf.de
www.erster-golfclub-westpfalz.de
C4 Golf-Club Pfälzerwald e.V.
Waldfischbach-Burgalben
Auf dem Aspen 60
Tel. +49 (0) 6333 279603, Fax 279605
info@gc-pfaelzerwald.de
www.gc-pfaelzerwald.de
B2 Golf-Club Barbarossa e.V.
Mackenbach
Am Hebenhübel
Tel. +49 (0) 6374 994633, Fax 994634
info@golfclub-barbarossa.de
www.golfclub-barbarossa.de
MINES
C6 Nothweiler Iron Ore Pit
The old iron ore pit leads visitors right
into the earth. There, young and old can
learn plenty about the life and hard work of
the miners.
April to October, Tue to Sun and holidays
10 a.m. - 6 p.m., November to March by
appointment.
Zechenhaus, Tel. +49 (0) 6394 5354
www.nothweiler.de
A4 Himmelsbergstollen Mining Pit
Zweibrücken
The mining pit dates back to the 16th
century, was continually expanded, and its
2 360 m2 served as an air-raid shelter for
the inhabitants of Zweibrücken during
WW II.
Beginning of May to the end of October
Sat/Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., visits and guided
tours outside of regular opening hours
possible by request.
Wackenstrasse 5
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 479550, Fax 479552
www.zweibruecken.de
C3 Trippstadt Brunnenstollen Mining
Pit
A former aqueduct, built in 1767 and in
service until the 1950s.
April to Sept., Tel. +49 (0) 6306 341
OTHER
C5 Biosphere House Palatinate
Forest/ Northern Vosges Mountains
with treetop walk, Fischbach near
Dahn
Nature, fun, and games is the motto of the
Biosphere House. How do the cycles of
nature work? How do plants produce
energy? What is a tree clock? Find the
answers at the Biosphere House where
Germany's first treetop walk leads visitors
along a 200 m path between 18 and 35
metres above ground through the treetops.
April to October: Mon 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
Tue 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed to Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, Sun and
holidays: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Am Königsbruch 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6393 92100, Fax 921019
www.biosphaerenhaus.de
C6 Barefoot Path, Ludwigswinkel
Finally they can get out of their shoes,
your otherwise imprisoned feet, and can
feel, sense, and grope such things as
forest soil, sand, marsh, or stones. If your
feet agree, you can balance, skip through
meadows, or wade through a creek.
Hours: at all times
near Ludwigswinkel,
Tel. +49 (0) 6391 5811
C3 Palatinate Theatre Kaiserslautern
The playbill of the three-pronged theatre
covers classical and modern opera,
operetta, musicals, plays, as well as
children and youth programmes. Regular
matinee performances for all current
productions.
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4-5
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3675209 or 36750
www.pfalztheater.de
A4 Regional Stud Farm Zweibrücken
One of ten regional stud farms, largely
dedicated to horse breeding, with two
riding halls, stables, and a tavern.
Entertainment programme with auctions
and performance shows.
Mon to Fri 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5
p.m.
Sat 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Gutenbergstrasse 16
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 17556, Fax 75822
www.landgestuet-zweibruecken.rlp.de
A4 Designer Outlet Zweibrücken
On a surface of 15 000 m2, international
designers (e.g. Versace, Benetton and
many more) offer brand-name quality at
prices reduced by 30% - 70%.
Mon to Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Londoner Bogen 10-90
Tel. 0800 6885387, www.doz.com
Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve
With over 140 000 hectares of forests, the
Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve is the
largest continuous stretch of forestland in
Germany. Together with the Northern
Vosges Mountains, the Nature Reserve has
been classified as a cross-border
biosphere since 1992.
For further information, please contact:
Naturpark Pfälzerwald
Franz-Hartmann-Strasse 9
67466 Lambrecht
Tel. +49 (0) 6325 95520, Fax +49 (0) 6325
955219
info@pfaelzerwald.de
www.pfaelzerwald.de
ADDRESSES
City Marketing and Tourism
Pirmasens
Stadt Pirmasens
Exerzierplatzstrasse 3, 66953 Pirmasens
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 842355, Fax 842283
tourismus@pirmasens.de
www.pirmasens.de
Tourist Information South-western
Palatinate
Unterer Sommerwaldweg 40-42
66953 Pirmasens
Tel. +49 (0) 6331 809126, Fax 809202
info@suedwestpfalz.com
www.suedwestpfalz.com
Culture and Tourism Board
Zweibrücken
Herzogstrasse 1, 66482 Zweibrücken
Tel. +49 (0) 6332 871451 and 871471
Fax 871460
tourist@zweibruecken.de
www.zweibruecken.de
Tourism Association
Kaiserslauterer Land e.V.
Lauterstrasse 8, 67657 Kaiserslautern
Tel. +49 (0) 631 7105328, Fax 7105474
klland@kaiserslautern-kreis.de
www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de
University City Kaiserslautern
Tourist-Information im Rathaus
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 67657 Kaiserslautern
Tel. +49 (0) 631 3652317, Fax 3652723
touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
www.kaiserslautern.de
Tourist-Information am Hauptbahnhof
Richard-Wagner-Strasse 107
67655 Kaiserslautern
Tel. +49 (0) 631 4145239, Fax 4145241
touristinfo-kl@t-online.de
Tel. 0631 4145239, Fax 4145241
touristinfo-kl@t-online.de

Vacationland Palatinate Mountains and Donnersberg Mountain

Vacationland Palatinate Mountains and
Donnersberg Mountain
It's easy to fall in love with this landscape, with its rolling
hills, fields and meadows, little forest groves, and pristine creeks and
rivers. The stress of daily life and hectic city living are miles away
from here because the Kusel Musicians' Land and the countryside
surrounding the Donnersberg mountain, the highest in the Palatinate at
687 m, are like refuges for people seeking rest and relaxation. Little wonder that
the Celts felt right at home on the sprawling mesa atop the Donnersberg. The Celtic
village and the Celtic garden in Steinbach particularly incite visitors to discover
that era. Primordial nature accompanies hikers, cyclists, and riders on the stroll
through history. Romantic trails pass through forests, fields and meadows, while
rare types of orchids bloom at the bottom of quiet valleys and vineyards cling to
the sunny slopes of the Alsenz and Zeller Valleys. Everywhere you look, fortress
ruins and other cultural monuments attest to the region's colourful history. There
is something to be found here for every taste, whether you prefer a vacation on a
farm or staying at a four-star hotel. And there is plenty for our little guests to discover
and enjoy as well.
Not a single mountain but rather a series of hills mark the features of the
neighbouring Palatinate Mountains. The rugged beauty of this area continues to
enchant visitors to this day, but the inhabitants of the district capital of Kusel and
its surroundings didn't always have it easy. And because a
particular musical tradition had developed here, they crossed
the lands as travelling musicians during the winter months. Where they got to and
how they lived in the Kusel Musicians' Land is the object of the Musicians' Land
Museum. It is only one of many little museums that prove that the people here hold
their traditions dear. Opportunities for resting harried souls are
plentiful: hiking, cycling, canoeing ... and if you are looking for
something out of the ordinary, simply rent a railway trolley and
pedal your way through the picturesque Glan Valley along the
old railway line. The locals are particularly proud of their fresh
regional products. Pretty farmyard stores, distilleries, and
restaurants featuring local fare invite visitors on a discovery
trip for palate and gums.
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Nature Reserve
Forest border in the
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MUSEUMS FORTRESSES/ CHURCHES
C1 Palatinate Stone Hewer
Museum, Alsenz
Exhibits include machinery and tools, and
video films explain the social history.
Binoculars for viewing sandstone
structures. "Technician's office" from the
turn of the century.
Thu 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. from April to October,
on local holidays, and by appointment.
Rathausplatz 3
Tel. +49 (0) 6362 2464 or 3030
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
A3 Diamond Cutter Museum,
Brücken
History of the diamond industry.
Representation of history, trade and
industry from the end of the 18th century
till today.
Tue 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays and holidays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6386 993168 or
+49 (0) 6373 5040
Hauptstrasse 47, www.bruecken-pfalz.de
E2 Roman Vicus / Roman Museum,
Eisenberg
The exhibition entitled "The Roman
Eisenberg" includes numerous ceramic
pieces, glass and metal objects, as well as
an early Christian bread stamp. Roman
living quarters are represented in the
reproduction of a dining room and
kitchen.
Every first Saturday of the month 3 p.m. -
5 p.m. and by appointment
Friedrich- Ebert- Strasse 28
Tel. +49 (0) 6351 4070
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
C2 Kahnweilerhaus, Rockenhausen
Permanent exhibit on the life and works of
Picasso patron Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler.
Kahnweiler’s German-language book
collection is available as a reference
library. Changing exhibitions on
contemporary culture. Thursdays and
every first Saturday of the month: 3 p.m. –
5 p.m. and by appointment.
Am Marktplatz 7
Tel: +49 (0) 6361-1089 or 451214
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
D1 Palatinate Mining Museum,
Imsbach
In addition to old craft tools for extracting
raw materials, the museum displays
unique pieces for iron manganese
extraction, a gold pan dated 1880 in the
"silver cabinet", a collection of Davy
lamps, documentation on how to extract
mercury, an original old mine chart, and
many things more.
Sat 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
groups of over 20 persons also by
appointment.
Town centre, Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712
Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
A2 Museum of local history and
culture with Fritz Wunderlich
Commemorative Room, Kusel
Museum of local history and culture with
commemorative pieces. A room
remembers the tenor Fritz Wunderlich who
passed away in 1966, a son of the town of
Kusel.
Daily except Mondays, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Marktstrasse, Tel. +49 (0) 6381 8222
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
A2 Musicians' Land Museum,
Thallichtenberg
Documentation of the history of the
travelling musicians' trade in the western
Palatinate. Exhibits and original music
bring the lives of approximately 2 500
farmers' sons alive again.
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 424270 or 8429
Fax 424280
Burg Lichtenberg
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
A2 Quarry Museum, Rammelsbach
Diorama and documents illustrate the
backbreaking work in the "Dimpel".
Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 7123 or 7591
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
A2 Emigrants Museum, Oberalben
Representation of the history and the
social background of the emigration
movement during the 19th century.
Sun 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 424270, Fax 424280
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
D2 Dollhouse Museum of the 30s
and 50s, Jakobsweiler
100 lovingly collected dollhouses in the
former "milk hut".
Sun 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and by appointment
Rosenweg 3
Tel. +49 (0) 6357 7631 or 1295 or 989872
www.puppenstubenmuseum.de
B2 St. Julian Oil Mill
A jewel of the history of craftsmanship.
The mill still runs to demonstrate the
process of oil extraction.
Hours of operation: by appointment
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 424270, Fax 424280
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
A2 Prehistory Museum and
Geoscope, Thallichtenberg
A glimpse into the Earth's Permo-Carbon
era with fossils dating back between 290
and 250 million years, including the
"white shark". Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lichtenberg Fortress
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 993450, Fax 993452
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
C2 Palatinate Museum of Tower
Clocks, Rockenhausen
An old farm with a clock tower creates the
setting for more than 30 large tower
clocks, sundials and sand clocks.
Thursdays and every first Saturday of the
month 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Daily guided tours
by appointment, closed from Christmas to
Easter.
Am Schloß
Tel. +49 (0) 6361 3430 or 451214
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
C2 Pachen Museum, Rockenhausen
German art of the 20th century. Hella and
Heinz Pachen dispose of a unique
collection with over 2 000 works by
approximately 300 artists from all over
Germany, including names such as Otto
Dix and Käthe Kollwitz.
Thursdays and every first Saturday of the
month 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Daily guided tours
by appointment.
Tel. +49 (0) 6361 22136 or 451214
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
2A Lichtenberg Fortress,
Thallichtenberg
With a length of 425 m, it counts among
the largest fortress ruins in Germany.
Open year round, guided tours on
Sundays at 2 p.m. and by appointment
Lichtenberg Fortress,
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 8429
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
D2 Falkenstein Fortress Ruin,
Falkenstein
Falkenstein is one of the most famous
fortresses of the Donnersberg massif (440
m). The fortress is perched almost
vertically approximately 100 m above the
village of Falkenstein on jagged melaphyre
cliffs. The fortress was rebuilt into an
amphitheatre in 1993.
Accessible at any time.
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
C1 Moschelland Fortress Ruin,
Obermoschel
The floor plan shows the typical
characteristics of a medieval fortress.
Destroyed in 1689, the fortress still hints
at its former grandiose size even today.
Accessible any time.
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
B2 Abbey Church, Offenbach-
Hundheim
The church dates back to a Benedictine
abbey built around 1230. Today's edifice
shows gothic elements that have been
incorporated in traditional Romanesque
construction drawings.
B2 Hirsau Chapel, Offenbach-
Hundheim
This edifice from the 12th century counts
among the Palatinate's oldest. Paintings
from the 13th century can be found in the
altar room.
C1 Parish Church, Finkenbach-
Gersweiler
Today, the structure displays a neo-gothic
style. First documented in 1304.
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
E2 Rosenthal Monastery Ruin,
Kerzenheim-Rosenthal
Former Cistercian abbey. Parts of the
sidewalls with flying buttresses and the
west gable with the little turret and stone
bonnet roof typical for the valley are all
that remained from the original singleaisle
abbey church. The tomb plates of
abbesses and founders can be found along
the sidewalls of the churches.
Open Sundays and holidays and by
appointment.
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
ADVENTURE PARK
B2 Potzberg Game Park and
Falconry, Föckelberg
Ibex and Sika deer, red deer and fallow
deer, moufflon, wild boar, and wild horses
roam over the 25 hectares of this park. A
raptor show displays hawks, vultures, and
falcons.
March to October 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November to February 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6385 6228 or 6249
Fax 999125
www.wildpark.potzberg.de

MINES
B2 Limestone Tourist Mine at
Königsberg, Wolfstein
A mine railway takes visitors into the heart
of the limestone mine. An impression of
the miners' work is complemented by the
representation of limestone extraction.
April to November, Sundays and holidays:
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6304 913104
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
D2 White Pit - Tourist Mine,
Imsbach
Large areas of the tunnel system of the
"White Pit" have been reopened over the
past years to accommodate visitors.
Several hundred metres of supported
tunnels as well as large underground and
aboveground extraction sites are
accessible today.
April to October, on weekends and
holidays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Groups also by appointment.
Langenthal, Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712
Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
GOLF COURSE
D2 Golfclub am Donnersberg e.V.
Börrstadt
Röderhof 3 b
Tel. +49 (0) 6357 96094, Fax 1430
info@golfamdonnersberg.de
www.golfamdonnersberg.de
OTHER
D2 Celtic Village and Celtic Garden,
Steinbach
The Celtic village and the Celtic garden
are designed to bring visitors closer to
life, work, culture, and natural
surroundings during Celtic times in a
descriptive way. The Celtic village was
built in keeping with traditional
craftsmanship in accordance with findings
from excavations.
April to October: Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment
Brühlstrasse, nähe Jugendherberge
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
D2 Zellertal Railway, Tracks
between Monsheim and Langmeil
This section of railway connects two
districts with one another. Monsheim, with
its environmental railway station, is
located in the district of Alzey-Worms in
Rhine-Hesse. The Zeller Valley, on the
other hand, is located largely in the
district of Donnersberg, within sight of the
actual Donnersberg, the Palatinate's
highest mountain.
Excursions on Sundays and holidays from
the end of April to the end of October on
the "Monsheim - Langmeil" line.
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
D2 Stumpfwald Railway Eiswoog,
near Ramsen
This narrow-gauge railway is approximately
2 km long and located between the
Eiswoog and the Kleehof.
Travel days: Sundays and holidays from
June to the beginning of October, Eiswoog
train station
Tel. +49 (0) 6356 8035
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
A2 Railway Trolley Adventure Tour
Bicycling on the railway tracks. On even
days, the trolleys travel from Staudernheim
to Altenglan. On odd days, the
trolleys travel from Altenglan to
Staudernheim.
From March to October you can travel all
day. Reservations mandatory!
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 424270, Fax 424280
www.draisinentour.de
ADDRESSES
Tourist Information
Pfälzer Bergland-
Kuseler Musikantenland
Trierer Strasse 41
66869 Kusel
Tel. +49 (0) 6381 424270, Fax 24280
touristinformation@kv-kus.de
www.kuseler-musikantenland.de
Donnersberg
Tourist Association e.V.
Uhlandstrasse 2
67292 Kirchheimbolanden
Tel. +49 (0) 6352 1712, Fax 710262
touristik@donnersberg.de
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
Publisher:
Pfalz.Touristik e.V.
Texts:
Dr. Detlev Janik
Concept, layout, and maps:
K. E. Groß Werbeagentur
Translation:
Barbara Kraus
Photographs:
Karl Hoffmann, Hartmut Frien
Karl-Heinz Schmeckenbecher
Werner Sator, Frederic Groß
Tourist Service GmbH, Deidesheim
Tourist Offices of the Palatinate
Palatinate Archive.Touristik e.V.
No responsibility is taken for the accuracy
of the information contained herein.
December 2003
The Perfect Gift for Palatinate Fans
Wherever you may be, our baseball caps, bath towels, and other items from
our Palatinate collection allow you to show your true colours. The articles for
Palatinate fans, emblazoned with the popular “Cheers! To the Palatinate.” logo,
are available only from the Palatinate Wine Marketing Board. In addition to the
ever-popular baseball caps, the handy bath towels, the elegant neck scarves, and
the sought-after T-shirts illustrated below, there are many more items to choose
from: posters with Palatinate motifs, for example, books on the Palatinate and on
Palatinate wines, glasses and corkscrews, and much, much more. Order a free
catalogue or visit our online shop at www.pfalzwein.de!
Baseball caps 8.- EUR
Bath towel 15.30 EUR
Neck scarf 9.50 EUR
T-Shirt 8.90 EUR
Polo shirt 14.80 EUR
Pin 1.80 EUR
Soap, red/green 2.30 EUR
with gift-box 3.- EUR
Pepper grinder 42.- EUR
Palatinate Wine Marketing Board:
Pfalzwein e.V.
Martin-Luther-Strasse 69
67433 Neustadt/Weinstrasse
Telephone +49 (0) 6321 912328
Fax +49 (0) 6321 12881
info@zum-wohl-die-pfalz.de
www.pfalzwein.de

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Palatinate Forest
Nature Reserve
Forest border in the
Palatinate Forest Nature Reserve
Vacationland Plains of the Rhine
The plains of the Rhine River virtually cry out for cycling: the landscape
features a multitude of well-maintained field and cycling paths. Between them,
there are individual farms and quaint villages with half-timbered houses, and the
occasional stretch of woodland. The land lives from agriculture since the fertile
soils ensure a cornucopia of culinary pleasures. 80 different vegetables alone ripen
here, potatoes mature much faster than elsewhere in Germany thanks to the southern
climate, and white asparagus is a much sought-after delicacy in spring. Creative
cooks will find everything they need for fresh food preparation, visitors can buy as
much as the trunks of their cars will hold at farms and street
stalls. Germany's first tobacco plants were cultivated in the
district of Germersheim in 1573 and tobacco barns belong to
the landscape to this day. And when visitors cycle along the
tobacco paths in the Southern Palatinate, they may even
encounter storks in the adjacent fields. This vegetable paradise
is flanked by the Rhine River, which not only delivers fresh
ingredients for delicious fish dishes, but also a landscape of incomparable beauty:
the meadowlands with their luscious vegetation, enticing excavation ponds, and
the dreamy arms of the old Rhine. Decide for yourself whether you would rather go
swimming, sailing, canoeing, or simply lie in the sun - all are possible and what
gives this sun-drenched region its southern flair. It is for good reason that one of
the most popular local recreation areas in the Rhine-Palatinate district is called
"The Blue Adriatic".
Speyer, the over 2000 year-old free imperial city, enchants through its
combination of living history and buoyant present. In addition to other cultural
monuments, Speyer is home to a UNESCO world cultural heritage site, the mighty
cathedral with its emperors' tombs, founded in 1030 by the Salier Conrad
II. Maximilianstrasse, Speyer's promenade, exudes much of the Palatinate
way of life with its almost Mediterranean-style flair, the
lively comings and goings in its cafés and shops, and
the graceful charm of its Baroque houses. This is
the perfect place to get in the mood for a bicycle
tour along the river, an excursion to the Wine Route,
or a cycling trip past the fortified city of Germersheim
down to the French border.

MUSEUMS
C3 Historical Museum of the
Palatinate, Speyer
Cultural-historical collection with objects
from the Stone Age to the present, the
cathedral treasury, wine museum, and
changing exhibitions.
Tue to Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Domplatz
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 13250,
www.museum.speyer.de
C3 Wilhelmsbau Collection of
Historic Musical Instruments,
Speyer
Collection of mechanical musical
instruments, historic fashion, toys, and
unique doll collection.
Open daily: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Am Technik Museum 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 67080, Fax 670820
C3 Hans Purrmann House, Speyer
Birth house of the painter Hans Purrmann,
permanent exhibit of over 70 of the artist's
works, friend and pupil of Henri Matisse.
Tue to Fri 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Kleine Greifengasse 14
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 77911, www.speyer.de
C3 House of the Badish-Palatinate
Carnival, Speyer
Documents, records, and old photographs
depicting the Carnival traditions in the
north and central Baden and in the
Palatinate.
Wed 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
, also every second Sunday of the month
at the same time.
Wormser Landstrasse 265
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 41940, www.speyer.de
C3 Feuerbach House, Speyer
Birth house of the painter Anselm
Feuerbach, one of the most notable
painters of the 19th century.
Mon to Fri 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. -
1 p.m.
Allerheiligenstrasse 9,
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 70448
www.speyer.de
C3 Kulturhof Flachsgasse, Speyer
Changing and special exhibitions
presented by the Art Association and the
Municipal Gallery.
Tue to Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Flachsgasse 3
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 142392, www.speyer.de
C3 Marina Museum, Speyer
Collection of ship models, accurate both
in scale and detail.
Daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Am Technik Museum 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 67080, Fax 670820
C4 German Road Museum,
Germersheim
One of only three museums across Europe
and the only one in Germany to comprehensively
approach the subject of roads.
The history of road building over time and
technological progress is documented
with an impressive array of exhibits.
Tue to Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat/Sun
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and by appointment.
Im Zeughaus,
Tel. +49 (0) 7274 500500, Fax 500505
www.deutsches-strassenmuseum.de
C4 Town and Fortification Museum,
Germersheim
With over 40 rooms, the Town and Fortification
Museum is one of the largest of its
kind in the region. The museum documents
the lengthy period when Germersheim
was a fortified garrison town as well
as local crafts such as cigarette-making,
distilling spirits, bookbinding, and enamel
sign manufacturing, which flourished here
for a long time.
April to December: every first Sunday of
the month 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Im Ludwigstor, Ludwigsring 2
Tel. +49 (0) 7274 960220, Fax 960247
www.germersheim.de
C5 Brickyard Museum, Jockgrim
The museum documents the approximately
100 year-old history of the manufacturing
of bricks and other clay products in
the former Ludowici Brickyard, the
European market leader in its time.
Sundays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and by
appointment, Untere Buchstrasse 22 a,
www. jockgrim.de
C5 Terra Sigillata Museum,
Rheinzabern
Founded in 1978, the museum documents
the important Roman history of the town.
In addition to special exhibits, the permanent
collection includes many objects of
"Roman porcelain", the Terra Sigillata
ceramic, the unique, massive find from a
gravel pit, and plundered metal objects
from a Germanic tribe. Sundays and
holidays 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. and by
appointment. Hauptstrasse 35,
Tel. +49 (0) 7272 955893
www.rheinzabern.de
B6 Shipping Museum and Local
History Museum with Meadowland
Museum, Neuburg
The Shipping Museum, located in the
belly of a ship on the Lauter, documents
the life of Rhine skippers. The Local
Museum depicts life along the river and its
meadowlands and floodplains. May to
October: every first Sunday of the month
Local History and Shipping
Museums
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
An der Lautermuschel,
Tel. +49 (0) 7273 2224
Rhine Meadowlands Museum
(Thursdays) May to October
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., every first Sunday of
the month 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rathaus Neuburg, Hauptstrasse
Tel. +49 (0) 7273 1226 or 2224
B5 Viehstrichmuseum, Schaidt
The focus of the collection is on the local
tradecrafts, basket weaving, cooperage,
and wagon making.
Museum hours: by appointment
Hauptstrasse/Bürgerhaus
Tel. +49 (0) 6340 363 or 482
B5 Museum of local history and
culture, Freckenfeld
Documentation of the town's history from
the Thirty Years War and thereafter.
First Sunday of the month and by
appointment. Tel. +49 (0) 6340 5324
C2 Potato Museum,
Ludwigshafen-Fußgönheim
All you need to know about potatoes.
Second Sunday of the month: 1 p.m. - 6
p.m., Special tours by appointment.
Hauptstrasse 62
Tel. and Fax +49 (0) 6237 929266
www.kendzia.de/kartoffelmuseum
GOLF COURSE
C2 Golfpark Kurpfalz AG
Limburgerhof
Kohlhof 9, Tel. +49 (0) 6236 479494
Fax 479499, info@golfclub-kurpfalz.de
www.golfclub-kurpfalz.de
CHURCHES
C3 The Cathedral of Speyer
One of the most important Romanesque
edifices in Germany, included on the
UNESCO world cultural heritage list in
1981.
November 1 to March 31: Mon to Sat 9
a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
April 1 to October 31: Mon to Fri 9 a.m. -
7 p.m., Sat/Sun 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Edith-Stein-Platz 8
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 102618, Fax 102619
www.stiftung-kaiserdom.de
C3 Memorial Church, Speyer
Neo Gothic church edifice, built from 1893
to 1904, with colourful window walls and
an impressive organ.
Mon to Sat 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
April 1 to October 31 to 6 p.m.
Bartholomäus-Weltz-Platz
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 676611
www.gedaechtniskirche.de
C3 Holy Trinity Church, Speyer
Built between 1701 and 1717 as a
Lutheran church, modelled on the St.
Catherine's Church ((Katharinenkirche))..
A richly ornamented wooden vault adorns
the interior, the wood carvings on the
pulpit, altar, and choir are remarkable.
(Guided tours possible in conjunction with
a city tour).
OTHER
C3 Altpörtel, Speyer
One of the tallest city gates in Germany
(55 m). The lower section was built between
1230 and 1250, the upper level of
the tower with its handcrafted parapet and
arcades was added in the years 1512-
1514. Observation platform and
exhibition on the city's fortifications.
April 1 to October 31: Mon to Fri 10 a.m. -
12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat/Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
C3 Jewish Bath, Speyer
Ritual cleansing bath (Hebrew: Mikwe),
built prior to 1128, with a 10 m deep
bathing shaft, the oldest of its kind in
Germany. April 1 to October 31: Mon to
Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 142392, www.speyer.de
OTHER
C3 Varieté Palace, Speyer
Variety revue theatre with comedy, dance,
song, and artistry of the best.
Untere Langgasse 6
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 676767, Fax 676769
www.varietepalast.cqr.de
C3 Technology Museum and IMAX
Dome, IMAX Classic, Speyer
The Technology Museum displays classic
automobiles, submarines, airplanes,
locomotives, ships, fire engines, steam
engines, etc. on its 150 000 m2 outdoor
grounds. Further attractions include the
two IMAX theatres.
Daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Am Technik Museum 1
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 67080, Fax 670820
www.technik-museum.de
C3 Sea Life Aquarium, Speyer
Visitors can see over 3 500 animals in 35
basins spread over 2 000 m2 as closely as
if they were swimming with them.
Daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Closed
Christmas Eve)
Im Hafenbecken 5
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 69780, Fax 697827
www.sealife.de
C3 Old Rhine Boat Trip, Speyer
Daily trips from the docks on the banks of
the Rhine, also by appointment. For ticket
orders please fax +49 (0) 6232 621866,
Tel. +49 (0) 6344 8753
C4 City Ramparts of Germersheim
Discover the cultural and architectural
historical points of interest of the former
fortress of Germersheim along the
ramparts' path.
Städtisches Kulturamt
Tel. +49 (0) 7274 960218
www.germersheim.de
C5 Corn Labyrinth, Leimersheim
We hope you get lost! Fun for young and
old.
Hours of operation: summer months
Seehof, Tel. +49 (0) 7272 5237
ADDRESSES
Tourist information: Landkreis
Rhein-Pfalz
Referat für Naherholung
and Fremdenverkehr
Europaplatz 5
67+49 (0) 63 Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Tel. +49 (0) 621 5909414 or 5909279
Fax 5909638
h.wittmann@kv-rpk.de or
s.schwitzgebel@kv-rpk.de
www.kv-rpk.de
Tourist Information
City of Speyer
Maximilianstrasse 13
67346 Speyer
Tel. +49 (0) 6232 142392, Fax 142332
touristinformation@stadt-speyer.de
www.speyer.de
Tourism Board for the District of
Germersheim
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
Tel. +49 (0) 7274 53232, Fax 5315232
info@suedpfalz-tourismus.de
www.suedpfalz-tourismus.de