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Local Heritage Museum
Heimatmuseum
Hauptstraße 10
55774 Baumholder
Short description
The Local Heritage Museum displays fixtures and furnishings of the 19th century with documents and photos about the development of Baumholder and includes objects from the deserted villages of the military training area.
For example, one can see a presentation of the production of linen starting with flax up to the finished white linen in the closet. Beside it there is an interesting collection of stoves.
Opening hours
Every 2nd Sunday of the month: 2 - 5 p.m.
No entrance fee
Contact information
Phone: 06783 8116
Museum "Goldener Engel"
Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel
Hauptstraße 15
55774 Baumholder
Opening hours
Tue.-Thu.: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wed.: 5 - 7 p.m.
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month: 2 - 5 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 06783 981140
Old City Hall
Altes Rathaus
Hauptstraße 10
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
Built in 1840, shortly after Baumholder had become part of Prussia, this building is of classicistic style with a small tower and the city clock.
Until 1981, the building was the seat of the district administration. Today, the city office, the local heritage museum, the adult educational office, the social center and the city library are located in this building.
Protestant church
Evangelische Pfarrkirche
Kirchstraße 19
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The church is a plain baroque hall church surrounded by the former churchyard. Today’s nave was added to the late Gothic steeple. Duke Christian IV of Zweibrücken sponsored its construction.
The interior is the result of redecoration in modern style in the 1950's. In the 1980's, remarkable stained glass windows were installed.
There are three bells in the tower, a small one from about 1340, a big one of 1499 and a new bell from 1953.
Railroad Pedal Cars
Draisinentour
Am Bahnhof
66885 Altenglan
Short description
Beyond doubt, one of the most exciting activities the Glan-Valley has to offer: 40km of unused railroad track want to be discovered by you.
With the Draisine, a vehicle built for the tracks, you can experience the area first hand. While on the track, you can stop and get lunch in one of the restaurants or just enjoy the beautiful nature. You have to schedule your visit very early because the tour is often booked out months in advance. You can find more information on their website.
Contact information
Phone: 06381 424270
Rent the barbecue hut
Nöhringhütte
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The town of Baumholder owns this BBQ area. The pavilion can be rented on a day-to-day basis.
For information call the City Office.Contact information
Phone: 06783 981140
Monday - Friday: 9 - 11 a.m.
Saar-Hunsrück-Climb
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig
The Saar-Hunsrück-Climb is a Premium long-distance trail, plus the 111 Saar-Hunsrück “Dream Loops” as Premium circular hiking trails.
Find more detailed information on the official website.
Sports Center
Sportzentrum Baumholder
Überm Weiher 7
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The Sports Center of Baumholder is located between the School Center and the Baumholder Lake and provides a lot of opportunities for athletes to practice their sport activities.
At the “Brühlstadion,” there are two soccer fields; one of them is a grass turf and is mainly used for soccer and school athletics. The other one is an astroturf field that is often used for soccer tournaments. Both the sports grounds and the clubhouse are maintained and run by VFR (club for lawn sports), the Baumholder Sports Association with more than 1,400 members.
Next to the “Brühlstadion” is the “Westrichhalle”, a gymnasium for indoor athletics. Right behind the gym there are three tennis courts and clubhouse.Swimming pool in Oberkirchen
Weiselbergbad Freisen-Oberkirchen
Zum Schwimmbad 7
66629 Freisen-Oberkirchen
Opening hours
Monday: 2 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6.15 p.m.
Entrance fees
Adults: 4.50 Euro
Children (6 - 18 years): 2.50 Euro
Children under 6 years: Free
Contact information
Phone: 06855 6880
Thick Tower
Dicker Turm
Im Burgfrieden 2
55774 Baumholder
Short Description
The “Thick Tower” and the “Gate of Corpses” are among the oldest buildings of Baumholder.
Today, it is used for wedding ceremonies between May and October.The Thick Tower is a round tower build with quarry stones that was part or the city wall. In the years 1986 – 1988 it was rebuilt according to a city plan of 1860.