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The tourist information center is located directly on the historic market square. It is the central point of contact for guests in Flonheim, who can obtain information and advice on all activities in the town and the surrounding area. Further information about Flonheim can also be obtained at a media information point outside of opening hours. In the adjoining museum, you can embark on a journey of discovery into the former subtropical sea, experience the interesting history of the Flonheim sandstone and learn many interesting details…
The former Frei-Weinheim marketplace was only built in the 18th century. Between 1700 and 1772, the weekly fruit market took place here on Tuesdays. Nikolaus Schaurer and his descendants operated a thriving wood trade here from the 19th century onwards. His father had already been the lessee of the Electoral Palatine wood yard. The wood trade had a long tradition in Frei-Weinheim. Documented since the 15th century, rafts regularly landed here, mainly from the Black Forest, the Vosges, and the Spessart. Wood was the most important…
The Old Signal Box was built in 1899 at the intersection of the railway lines Alzey – Bingen and Alzey – Mainz. It was decommissioned in 2007. Today, train control is handled by electronic signal box technology. The Old Signal Box Armsheim Nord (An) is the only one of its kind (mechanical Stahmer signal box technology) in Rheinhessen, where all technical facilities of the block and lever systems, as well as the tensioning system, are completely preserved. Thus, visitors can closely experience how the work of a pointsman was until…
Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg
The museum “Naturstation” located in the Kurmittelhaus is an ideal setting for the presentation of the Nahevalley with its unique variety of plant and animal species. The flora and fauna of the region are presented. It focuses on the issue of native snakes, lizards, frogs, toads and newts in species-appropriate terrariums. Ongoing projects to stabilize the population of the dice snake or to restore the riverbank and floodplain forests for the protection of rare species are presented.
The rectangular hall building is medieval at its core and was rebuilt in 1616. The west tower of today's Protestant parish church dates back to 1914.
At this location, there is a well shaft that was situated beneath an asphalt surface until 2012. As part of the urban renovation, the Saalbrunnen has once again become a component of the local landscape. Today, travertine blocks mark its location. The location of the Saalbrunnen is particularly interesting: It is precisely at the intersection of the longitudinal and transverse axes of the Carolingian core buildings. Thus, the location of the Saalbrunnen marked the center of the palatial complex around the year 800. The symmetrical…
The Gothic St. Catherine's Church is the architectural jewel of the town of Oppenheim, prominently visible from afar. Admire the magnificent stained glass windows such as the "Oppenheimer Rose" or listen to the sounds of the Wöhl organ. The ascent to the crossing tower as well as the Michaels Chapel with the ossuary in the outdoor area are also worth the visit. Experience more than just stories – book a guided tour with our qualified church guides now and immerse yourself in history, art, and culture. Duration: approx. 1 hour |…
Looking into the universe from the Kuhberg The observatory Bad Kreuznach's window to the universe opens on the Kuhberg. Here, the "Sternwarte Bad Kreuznach e.V." association has maintained a public observatory since 1986, opening up the fascination of outer space to interested people of all ages. The flyby of Halley's comet, which is due every 76 years, gave the impulse for the foundation of the association. The 40 members first invested in the construction of professional equipment, their greatest pride is the solar telescope. Every Sunday…