Our top 10 sights in the Westerwald
Discover historical sights in the Westerwald
Anyone interested in history and remarkable buildings will find plenty of places worth visiting in the Westerwald. Castles and palaces serve as reminders of the region’s eventful past, medieval ruins tell of former rulers, and historic town centres show how towns and villages have developed over the centuries.
Among the special attractions in the Westerwald are, for example, the Glockenwelt at Greifenstein Castle, the medieval Grenzau Castle, Montabaur Palace and Westerburg Palace. Freusburg Castle, the ruins of Isenburg Castle and the ruins of Reichenstein Castle also invite you to experience history first-hand. Historic towns such as Herborn add to the diversity with their well-preserved half-timbered houses and distinctive townscapes.
Many of these attractions can easily be combined with a day out or a hike. This allows you to combine historic sites with the varied landscape of the Westerwald and get to know the region in a whole host of different ways.
Fancy discovering even more? As well as historic attractions, the Westerwald has plenty of other day-trip destinations, museums, nature experiences and hiking trails waiting for you.
The Westerwald is worth seeing
The Westerwald has a lot to offer in terms of places worth seeing, from historical buildings and monuments to beautiful natural landscapes. Here are some of the most beautiful sights in the Westerwald:
These are just a few examples of the many sights in the Westerwald. There are many more places to discover that showcase the history and beauty of this region.
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What's on offer in the Westerwald?
In the Westerwald there are historic towns, museums, castle ruins, monasteries, churches, mining and basalt history to explore. There are also regular concerts and events in the Westerwald. Take a look at our calendar of events.
What can you do with children in the Westerwald?
The Stöffel Park, the Little Wäller Dwarf Trail, the Bad Marienberg Climbing Forest, the Dreifelder Weiher bathing lake, the mini-golf course at the Postweiher or the Bad Marienberg Wildlife Park offer great excursions with children.
