Heimat- und Kulturverein Otterbach e.V.

In den Viermorgen 2

67731 Otterbach

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The club focuses on the following topics:

- Roman finds
- Discovering the history of Otterbach
- Local history courses for students
- Upkeep of historical buildings
- cultural events
- Museum "Stellwerk"
- Making the town more beautiful
- Plaques and signs inside the town and on hiking trails
- Strengthening the relationship to sister towns

Point of contact

Phone: 06301 719535

Email: bernhardt-frank(at)arcor.de

Lebenshilfe Otterbach e.V.

Am Rambusch 28

67731 Otterbach

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Our house in Otterbach has been housing people with disabilites since 1976. They are supposed to feel safe and recieve all the necessary help to live a life as self-determined as possible. There are two housing groups. Each group has between nine and ten members. One group is living downstairs, the other upstairs. Every group has living area, dining area and a kitchen. There are single and double rooms. The rooms are already furnished but our members are welcome to bring their own things. Bathrooms can be found on every floor. We offer the following meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner and food outside of meal hours. Furthermore, we provide various drinks.

Our recreational department has lots to offer: Excursions, sport, cinema or vacation. There is a music and theatre group and ever now and then we celebrate certain festivals. There is an inhabitant representation, called „Heimbeirat.” Our house is staffed 24/7. In our neighboring house there are 8 more people living. .

Point of contact

Phone: 06301 4707

Zen-Bogyo-Do e.V.

Von-der-Leyen-Str. 23

67731 Otterbach

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The Zen-Bogyo-Do e.V. Otterbach teaches Japanese JIU JITSU, one the world’s oldest self-defense techniques. I combines elements of karate, judo and aikido, meaning punches, kicks, tosses, etc., into a succesful way of self-defense against various attacks. Jiu Jitsu is a weaponfree form of self-defense and there is no prior knowledge, strength or physical fitness necessary. Jiu Jitsu is perfect for all genders and age groups.

Any boy or girl older than six can become a member of our club. Even adults in their 30’s, 40’s or 50’s can start Jiu Jitsu and practice in a comfortable environment and keep physically fit. 
Our club is a member of the Deutschen Jiu Jitsu Bund (DJJB) and the Pfälzer Turnerbund. Furthermore, we are a member of the Deutschen Sportbund, that is also insuring us.

Members older than 16 are also allowed to use our gym.

What we offer:
Kids: Once or twice a year we offer crash-courses for kids. If a kid can’t make it to the crash-course they are not able to start Jiu Jitsu. The regular practice is open to children 8 and older. Furthermore there is a younger group for children 6 and older. In this group we focus on exercises that bring fun and strengthen coordination.

Youth and Adults:  Our beginners lessons are every Tuesday from 7 – 8.15 p.m. You are always welcome to join!

Point of contact

Phone: 06301 719161

Email: info(at)zbdev.de

Kindertagesstätte "Schloss Wichtelmann"

Lauterstraße 6

67731 Otterbach 

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Opening hours

Mon. - Fri.: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Contact information

Phone: 06301 795667

E-Mail: kita(at)schloss-wichtelmann.de

Musikverein Otterbach e.V.

Kirchenstr. 1

67731 Otterbach

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Nestled in the „Lauertal,“ just a few miles from Kaiserslautern, lies our beautiful hometown of Otterbach. The town has about 4100 inhabitants and was first mentioned in 1297.
In our town we have a vivid club life, including the brass band of the “Musikverein Otterbach e.V. ".

The brass band was fouded in 1928 as the third music club in Otterbach. It was refounded 1947 after the Second World War. 1948 Hugo Müller joined as conducter, and lead the brass band till April 1971. His successor became Horst Peters, a member of the „Südwestfunkorchester,“ that accounted for a great development of the club. 1975 the brass band was dubbed "Westpfälzer Blasorchester". The band travelled a lot to play at various concerts and TV shows in Germany, Europe and the United States. At the end of 1997 Horst Peters transfered the role oft he conductor over to Dr. Gary Sapp, that continued to lead the brass band on a high level.

In 2008 Robert Schmitt took over and continued the success story of the brass band.  September 2012 Paul Schütt took over and brings with him valuable experience as a Jazz Musician and Professor. The brass band is able to play at the traditional festive concert as well as at modern events.

The peak of the year for the brass band is December 25, when the traditional annual concert takes places. The concert at this evening has been the goal of the band for years, and the whole band usually is looking forward to it with great excitement as it spends most of the year practicing for it. Apparently, they are successful as the concert, with more than 800 visitors, is one of the biggest in the region. At this concert the brass band is offering whatever they’ve been working on the whole year. Especially music lovers enjoy this evening a lot.

Point of contact

Email: info(at)musikvereinotterbach.de

Evangelischer Kirchenchor

Lauterstraße 10

67731 Otterbach

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Point of contact

Phone: 06301 1368

Prot. Kirchengemeinde Otterbach

Gartenstraße 14

67731 Otterbach

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Our pastors and volunteers from over 15 church communities welcome you to the Protestant Deanship of Otterbach:

24.000 Protestants are living in the area of our deanship. Most of our communities are in the rural areas around Kaiserslautern, from Niederkirchen in the North to Trippstadt in the South, from Otterberg in the East to Reichenbach-Steegen in the West. Three are belonging to the city of Kaiserslautern: Erfenbach, Mölschbach und Siegelbach. We want to be a chruch that is close to the community that is open to your recommendations and ideas.
Our mission is to provide a community through our services, education, psychological services  and deaconry. We are striving to spread Jesus‘ message in a modern context through offering Kindergarten and Pre-School spaces, helping young people, assisting in life and providing psychological services as well as counseling in religious questions. We are always welcoming towards others.

Since the Reformation many welsh and later huguenot Christians settled in Otterberg and various different protestant traditions found a home there. They however, have always stressed to all be Christians. It is true that the Deanship of Otterberg always supported the unity of Protestants so the so-called „Pfäzer Union“ of 1818 was more formal than anything else of Otterberg. This paper accuratley represents the sentiments that Otterberg Protestants have been holding for many centuries, „It is the outmost important thing for Protestantism to boldly continue down the road of truth and real religious enlightment with unhindered freedom of religion,” In this spirit we are excited for what you have to tell us and the interfaith dialogue.

Contact information

Phone: 06301 793666

Protestantische Kindertagesstätte am Himmelreich in Otterbach

Kirchtalstraße 17

67731 Otterbach

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Opening hours

Mon. - Fri.: 7 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Contact information

Phone: 06301 2233

E-Mail: kita-himmelreich(at)gmx.net

Sponsor: Protestant church community Otterbach

Bettina von Arnim Integrierte Gesamtschule Otterberg 

Schulstraße 2

67697 Otterberg

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Contact information 

Phone: 06301 71250

E-Mail: info(at)bvona-igs-otterberg.de

Gesangverein Otterbach

Schloßbergstraße 13

67731 Otterbach

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Point of contact

Phone: 06301 2317

FC Phönix Otterbach 1913 e.V.

Sternbergerstraße 23

67731 Otterbach

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Point of contact

Phone: 06301 2274

E-Mail: vd(at)kohlhaas.org

Sportverein Sambach

Sonnenstr. 26

67731 Otterbach

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Contact information

Phone: 06301 8273

Tennisclub Grün-Weiß Otterbach

Im Himmelreich

67731 Otterbach

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Der TC Grün-Weiß Otterbach was founded in 1985. You have the possiblity to be active on 4 beautiful courts. Furthermore, we love to socialize after our tennis matches.

Contact information

Phone: 06301 793210

Email: info(at)tc-gw-otterbach.de

Train station in Otterbach

Lauterstraße

67731 Otterbach

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Trains depart and arrive daily and every hour in the direction of Lauterecken or Kaiserslautern with 13 stops along the line. You can purchase tickets at the Kiosk near the train station in Otterbach or on the website of the VRN.

The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (VRN) is a public transport network covering the Kaiserslautern area. Visit their website for more detailed information about timetables and prices. The VRN also provides a handy app you can use while on the go.

Jugendförderverein JutzO

Sternbergerstr. 9

67731 Otterbach

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Point of contact

E-Mail: info(at)juz-otterbach.de