Attractions around Kapsweyer

This extremely well-preserved castle, which is one of the most famous in the Palatinate, lies above Klingenmünster. From the keep you have a sensational view over the entire Rhine plain. … read more

Weisseburch, Wissembourg, Weissenburg: The "petite ville", surrounded by wine and forests, in the historic streets of the center ville is the city full of life.

The German Wine Gate marks the beginning of the German Wine Route. It was built in the Third Reich to make the winegrowing region better known. Even today, an imperial … read more

On the viewing platform "Am Weißen Fels" the hiker enjoys a distant view into the Wasgau ..., also the Hundsfels can be seen on the right hand.

On the one hand, the southern start of the German Wine Route and, on the other, a relic from another time: the German Wine Route was invented by the Nazis to promote tourism.

The small castle was, like many others, destroyed in the Palatinate Peasants' War. Only sparsely restored, it still offers a fantastic view over the southern Palatinate Forest and the adjacent Vosges. Below the ruin is a beautiful castle well.

One is richly rewarded, if one climbs the 120 steps on the platform: From the lookout tower on the 481 meter high Stäffelsberg one enjoys one of the most beautiful … read more

The name - as well as everything about this ruin is unknown. It is certain that it is one of the oldest palaces of the Palatinate and since the year 2000 it has been protected by UNESCO.

Very worth seeing fortified church, necessarily look and also go in.

Very picturesque old town - dominated by the Church of St. Peter and Paul.
The best known is the western part of the city, "le Bruch" with its canals and … read more

The town hall was built between 1741 and 1752 according to plans by Massol in pink sandstone with a pediment, turret and clock.
It replaced the old town hall that burned down during the city fire on January 25, 1677.

Beautiful route along the Wieslauter

A nice rest area surrounded by cairns and ornaments made of natural materials. A place with a great view

Funny wooden figures along the way. Not just fun for kids.

In 1984, the tower was built of wood. On 154 steps you reach the observation deck in about 30 meters height. Here you have an excellent view of Bad Bergzabern and the surrounding area,

Scheibenhard and his neighboring municipality Scheibenhardt on the other side of the Lauter were until 1815 a village. The Congress of Vienna, which was supposed to restore princely rule in … read more

The small river Lauter runs its course through Wissembourg completely canalised.
If you follow the river a bit through the old town, you can discover very nice little streets and bridges.

Even if the Pfisterturm is no longer there, the lock is very beautiful and you can rest and relax by the water.

Former watermill on the Lauter on the western city boundary.
It is now a hotel and restaurant.
Good starting point for tours on the Lauter, but also for a city visit from Wissembourg.

Very beautiful pilgrimage chapel in a large clearing, which is also used several times a year for pilgrimage festivals. In addition, it also serves as a place to stay and … read more