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The Top 20 Attractions in Palatinate

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Palatinate. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Palatinate is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Kalmithaus and view over the Rhine Plain

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Once you have arrived at the Kalmit, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Upper Rhine Valley. The Kalmithaus is located at 673 m on the Palatinate …

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Speyer Cathedral (German: Speyerer Dom)

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Under no circumstances should you pass through Speyer without taking a look at the cathedral! It is the largest surviving Romanesque church in the world. It has been on the …

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St. Martin Historic Village

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The small town of St. Martin is worth a visit at any time of year. Wine bars, vineyards and cafés line up endlessly. It is a pleasure to walk through the town and of course to stop for a drink.

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Wachtenburg Castle Ruins

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An impressive castle ruin on the Palatinate Wine Trail. There is a place to stop for refreshments and you can climb the tower ruins, beautiful view!

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Landauer Hut

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Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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Altschloss Rocks

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Spectacular rock formations. With a great play of light. A visit in the evening will be rewarded with an intense play of colors.

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Swallows' Rock

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Great rock formations with a great view over Dahn. A well-placed bank promises best recovery.

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Trifels Castle

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The tip of Jonas Wind is almost nothing to add. At the very least the tip to avoid vacation weekends, if you do not drive with hundreds of trippers up …

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St. Michael's Chapel, Deidesheim

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From the Michael Chapel you have a beautiful view of the wine villages of Deidesheim and Forst. You can see the entire Rhine plain as far as Heidelberg and the …

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Rietburg Castle

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Restaurant with terrace and great views.

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The Top 20 Attractions in Palatinate

Kalmithaus and view over the Rhine Plain

Speyer Cathedral (German: Speyerer Dom)

St. Martin Historic Village

Wachtenburg Castle Ruins

Landauer Hut

Altschloss Rocks

Swallows' Rock

Trifels Castle

St. Michael's Chapel, Deidesheim

Rietburg Castle

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