Travel guide Westerwald
Sun, wind, and clouds – the weather during your vacation
Are you familiar with the song "Oh you beautiful Westerwald?" It goes: "Over your heights, the wind whistles so cold." But fear not: the weather in the Westerwald is much better than the folk song might suggest. In spring and summer, the low mountain range delights with an average of seven hours of sunshine per day. It never gets too hot, though, as the thermometer rarely climbs to dizzying heights. Average temperatures in midsummer are around 21 degrees Celsius – ideal for all your outdoor activities when vacationing in the apartment. However, it does get cold in winter, which enables winter sports in many areas of the Westerwald. Here in the Westerwald, there are several areas that are wonderful for skiing.
Exploring the trails of mining – not to be missed
There are many attractions to discover in every corner of the Westerwald. In the northernmost part of the Westerwald, the Sieg nature region, you can expect natural beauties such as the Druidenstein near
Kirchen-Herkersdorf and noteworthy buildings like Schönstein Castle or Crottdorf Water Castle. You can explore the world underground at the Grube Bindweide visitor mine. The Grube Bindweide visitor mine takes you on a journey through time. At numerous experience and multimedia stations, you will learn everything you need to know about the geological formation of the ore over millions of years to its extraction through the hard work of miners underground. The town of Dillenburg in the Hessian Westerwald, with its idyllic half-timbered houses, is a sight in itself. Delve deep into Earth's history and visit the Herbstlabyrinth show cave in Breitscheid with its diverse world of stalactites. The landscape museum in Hachenburg is a small open-air museum. It takes you back to the rural living, life, and work of earlier generations. In the Tertiary, Industrial, and Adventure Park Stöffel in the High Westerwald, visitors find a backdrop reminiscent of a deserted gold mining town. In the Kannenbäckerland, you will encounter the ancient Romans on the Hillscheider Limes Trail. In Montabaur in the Southern Westerwald, the historic old town with its many half-timbered houses invites you to explore. If you have settled into your vacation home in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, a visit to Ehrenstein Monastery or St. Josefshaus Monastery is worthwhile. The Deutsches Eck in
Koblenz is quickly accessible from your accommodation and is a rewarding excursion destination.
Ceramics and classics – cultural enjoyment during your vacation
The Hachenburg Culture Time provides an innovative cultural program in the area. Concerts, theater, cabaret – throughout the year, there is something sophisticated and entertaining for all tastes and generations. The Kannenbäckerland is the center of ceramics. You can experience art and craftsmanship at three large markets or at the Westerwald Ceramic Museum in Höhr-Grenzhausen. A visit is also worthwhile in one of the numerous ceramic workshops. Classical music finds its perfect setting in the Yellow Castle in Montabaur. Friends of musical and dance performances, concerts of all genres, children's theater, or comedy are offered a varied program at the Montabaur City Hall. Spa concerts, theater events, exhibitions, summer festivals, cabaret, children's programs, wine festivals: In the spa town of Bad Marienberg in Rhineland-Palatinate, the agenda is packed with cultural events. A special destination for art lovers is the sculpture park in the valley. It is located between
Werkhausen and Hasselbach. Over 40 artists, sculptors, writers, musicians, and landscape architects have created the 10-hectare park, where nature and culture merge into a tranquil place.
Hearty enjoyment – hearty dishes, tasty beer
Simple and down-to-earth cuisine is the gastronomic hallmark of the Westerwald. Specialties include potato dishes, game, and fish. Try local specialties like Eierkäs' and Dippekuchen. Dippekuchen is an extremely nourishing dish primarily made from potatoes. To the finely grated potatoes, add smoked meat, onions, nutmeg, rolls, pepper, salt, and milk. In some places, sausage or Mettenden is also added to the mix. The Dieppekuchen is baked golden brown in the oven and eaten with apple sauce. Such hearty fare in the Westerwald calls for a digestive schnapps. The distilleries are known for their juniper and Westerwald caraway. You can enjoy Westerwald specialties in one of the many restaurants if you want to keep the kitchen in your vacation home cold. Or you can make a trip from your vacation apartment to Marienstatt Monastery. The Cistercians serve you hearty dishes from the brewhouse kitchen in the cozy taverns or in the beer garden and serve a freshly tapped and home-brewed monastery beer to go with it. Speaking of beer: The Hachenburg Experience Brewery can not only be visited and the beer tasted – here, you can also learn the art of brewing beer yourself.
Following nature's trail – family vacation in the Westerwald
A vacation in a vacation home in the Westerwald and its surroundings is
family-friendly. The largest playground for your children is right outside the door of your quietly located vacation apartment: nature! It is not only great for romping around but also for hiking. The Westerwald-Steig is a long-distance hiking trail with 16 stages from Herborn to Bad Hönningen. In addition, there are numerous Wäller tours and adventure loops connected to the Westerwald-Steig. These can be undertaken as day trips. For the little hikers, there are child-friendly hiking trails in many parts of the Westerwald. The daring can, for example, demonstrate their climbing skills on the via ferrata at Hölderstein. The cycling network is also well-developed if you and your family prefer cycling. And that's not all: the Westerwald has many exciting ideas for your vacation with the family and children. Adventure for young and old is offered by the Outdoor Center Lahntal in Greifenstein-Allendorf. Compete with the whole family in archery or seek the challenge in the high ropes course. Fun and entertainment are also provided by the wildlife park and the climbing forest in Bad Marienberg in the High Westerwald. The Quendelberg leisure facility with its numerous play and sports options in Montabaur is a perfect excursion destination for families. Brown bears, bison, snow owls, and deer can be experienced by you and your kids at the Westerwald Wildlife and Leisure Park in Gackenbach. More animal adventures await you at the Neuwied Zoo. The ideal starting point for your activities is your private vacation apartment. It forms the basis for perfect relaxation. In your affordable vacation home from private owners, you and your children need not forego any comforts, with all amenities provided – from satellite TV to WiFi, from comfortable beds to an open fireplace. Here, you can make yourself comfortable and end an eventful day in a cozy atmosphere. The Westerwald is also suitable for a
vacation with a dog. What could be nicer for your four-legged friend than accompanying you all day long on hikes over hill and dale? The private landlords in the Westerwald have a heart for four-legged friends, and thus you will find numerous affordable accommodations where your dog is not only allowed but welcome. At many excursion destinations, such as the Tertiary, Industrial, and Adventure Park Stöffel, your furry friend can also join you. The Lahntal and the Taunus, as well as the approximately 470 km² large Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, are ideal for hiking and cycling tours.
Literary and musical – highlights during your vacation home stay
Concerts, theater, festivals, and open-air events – there's always something happening in the Westerwald. The Spack! Festival in Wirges offers a musical mix of rap, electro, pop, and rock and is one of the standout open-air events in the Westerwald. The Westerwald Literature Days in the districts of Altenkirchen,
Neuwied, and Westerwald bring popular writers to the region each year. Each year, a new theme is highlighted, aligned with that of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cultural Summer
Rheinland-Pfalz. Rent a vacation accommodation, such as a house or an apartment with a garden and fireplace, and set off to numerous attractions within a short distance, for example, in Limburg, Oberlahr, or Maroth, in a wonderful landscape. Your vacation with your own vacation accommodation between the Taunus and Lahn, tailored to your personal wishes and full of possibilities in the surrounding area and neighboring cities, will come true.