The surroundings:
In each season the Palatinate guarantees a various and refreshing vacation in a very special atmosphere. Bizzare rock faces offer the possibility to have first experiences with climbing. A well extended system of hiking routes provides lots of possibilities for exciting hiking tours and a very good system of cycleways leads to beautiful sights in nature and picturesque ruins of former castles. The regional wine and the typical specialities as well as the well-known hospitality of the resident people will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.
Sights:
Visit the famous former castle of the “Staufer” called “Trifels” in Annweiler or the old town hall and the palace of the dukes of Pfalz-Zweibruecken in Bad Bergzabern. Look in amazement at more than 1000 different species of cactuses in the “Kakteenland” in Steinfeld. In a guided tour of the “Eisenerzgrube Nothweiler” you can learn interesting things about a miner's life and work.
Your children will enjoy a visit to the nearby “Wild- und Wanderpark” in Silz which does not only offer the possibility to stroke wild animals but also has an adventure playground. “Holiday Park”, a big entertainment park in Hassloch provides joy and fun for the whole family. Visit the famous imperial cathedral of Speyer, the castle of Hambach near Neustadt or what’s about a trip to the Alsace with its picturesque villages and little towns? We would be pleased about helping you with the planning of your excursions!
Celebrations of the Palatinate wine:
With more than 80 celebrations a year of the regional wine,
the Palatinate lives up to its reputation as an animated and hospitable region.
Golf:
The next golf course is about 20 km away.