Discover Urbach

Urbach offers three distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: the Protestant Church, with its octagonal nave and use for music; the village museum, with historical tools and equipment; and the Urbacher Weiher, where fishing is available. If you are looking for a hotel in Urbach, these interests can help you choose the focus of your stay.

Church and Music

The nave of the Protestant Church in Urbach is octagonal, meaning it has eight sides. An octagon is an eight-sided ground plan. The tower dates from the 13th century; its two bronze bells, Osanna and Peter, date from 1444. The bells therefore belong to a later period than the tower. The church brings together a distinctive ground plan and historical details from different periods.

Music is also part of the church’s character: the octagonal space is often used for concerts because of its acoustics, and the 13-stop Hardt organ can accompany them. If you would like to include a concert in your trip plans, check the current schedule in advance.

Urbach Village Museum

The Urbach Village Museum displays a collection of agricultural and household equipment used in the region’s small farms up until the post-war period. Many of the machines and tools come from Urbach; photographs show them in use at the time. Visits are possible by prior request and appointment.

Fishing at the Urbacher Weiher

Fishing is available at the Urbacher Weiher. The pond complex is stocked with trout, carp, tench, eels, roach and brook char. If you are planning a specific fishing trip, check the local arrangements before setting out.

More topics in the wider destination of Neuwied

The wider destination of Neuwied has further, distinct cultural and historical attractions. The Roentgen Museum Neuwied holds a collection of Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks that is unique in the world. The Feldkirche in Neuwied-Feldkirchen is more than 800 years old; the Limes runs through the entire city of Neuwied, with watchtowers and forts along its route. Schloß Monrepos is a museum devoted to Ice Age archaeology. Schloss Engers also houses a castle museum; events, concerts and other activities are held at Schloss Engers. If a particular event is important to your plans, check the current schedule. At Zoo Neuwied, SWeNis Kinderland includes a large playground and a petting enclosure.

The routes in Neuwied offer different experiences, too: the NR1 – Historic Roman and Celtic Trail is a hiking trail in Neuwied. The Fürstenweg is a certified Rheinsteig circular route and a premium hiking trail in the city of Neuwied. The Deichstadtweg, by contrast, is a more than 17-kilometre-long cycle route with 24 stops along the banks of the Rhine.

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