Vicus Belginum is located on a trunk road between Trier and Mainz. Not only is Roman life being unearthed but also the temple districts and a burial ground with more than 2,500 burials. The museum gives vivid insight into the lives of the Celts and Romans. Special exhibitions and an extensive program invite visitors to linger and explore. Audio guides are also available in English.

Archäologiepark Belginum
Keltenstraße 2
54497 Morbach
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Distance from Spangdahlem 50 km

Time seems to have stopped in the middle of the old town of Rockenhausen. Here, in a restored farmstead, "The Museum of Time - Palatine Tower Clock Museum" has its home. One listens to the steady ticking of the clocks, observes the interlocking of drive and tooth, and experiences the passage of time. The collection includes tower clocks, rare precision and garden sundials, decorative sundials, and hourglasses. The heart of the museum is the Clock Tower with the Astronomical Clock of Rockenhausen, one of the most accurate and versatile among modern astronomical clocks.

Museum für Zeit – Pfälzisches Turmuhrenmuseum
Schlossstraße 10
67806 Rockenhausen
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Phone (06361) 34 30 or (0 63 61) 45 12 52
Open Tuesday-Sunday 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Group tours available by appointment

Experience art in just 15 minutes! How? For every current exhibition, the Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern (MPK) offers short conversations with the artists. In addition to the changing art shows, the MPK offers exhibits of German impressionism, expressionism and selected works of art of the 21st century. The MPK museum also presents 20th and 21st century American art and focuses as well on international contemporary art.

Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern
Museumsplatz 1
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Phone (06 31) 36 47 201
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Open Tuesdays 11 am - 8 pm
Wednesday-Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Closed Mondays

Mackenbach is a typical musician's village, characterized by musician families. "Mackenbacher" became the nickname for the traveling musicians from the Palantinate who roamed the world in the 19th century. The Musician’s Museum (Musikantenmuseum) provides insights the lives and work of these people through photos and documents. Two life size musicians made of plaster show the visitors the entrance to this realm of music. Old and new instruments from all over the world are presented in the two main rooms. And, as a surprise, Frank Sinatra’s connection to the Mackenbacher musicians is revealed here.

Musikantenmuseum Mackenbach
Schulstraße 10
67686 Mackenbach
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Phone (0 63 74) 60 65
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Open Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm and by appointment

Located in the picturesque valley of the Enz, is the architecturally notable town of Neuerburg. It was granted its town charter in 1332. This charming town is particularly characterized through its monuments, such as the Gothic parish church. Many old houses contribute to the romantic idyll of the city. East of Neuerburg is the Kreuzkappelle (Cross Chapel), a charming chapel with beautiful Rococo architecture. Enthroning the town is Neuerburg Castle which is one of the best-preserved castles in the Eifel. It now houses a Youth Hostel. In summer many guests go to cool off at Aqua Fun.

Neuerburg
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Distance from Spangdahlem: 48 km

Neumagen-Dhron has one of the oldest vineyards in Germany. During the Roman Empire, wine was already being produced here. Every year, many visitors come here to the many Strausswirtschaften and wine cellars.

Neumagen-Dhron
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Phone 06507 6555 
Distance from Spangdahlem 50 km

Situated beside the Glan-Blies bike path, the village St. Julian should not be missed out on. If you stop by, you should see the local oil mill built in 1730. Nowadays, it is one of the last functional oil mills in Europe. The husking and tanning process supported by agitator equipment and the Windhaus is unique in Germany. The mill is a listed building and said to be an architectural wonder. You can visit the mill all year round even from the inside if you call (0171) 2 63 90 76 and make an appointment.

Ortsgemeinde Sankt Julian
Woogstraße 17
66887 Sankt Julian
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The open air museums of Roscheiderhof and Kommern are particularly worth mentioning. Both museums document country life in Germany as it used to be. Throughout the year, one can witness how life on a daily basis took place from baking bread over forging iron nails to ’Tante Emma’s Laden‘, the corner shop. Often one can experience hands on as history is being acted out.

Volkskunde- und Freilichtmuseum Roscheiderhof
Roscheiderhof 1
54329 Konz
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Distance from Spangdahlem: 58km

LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern
Eickser Str.
53894 Mechernich
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Distance from Spangdahlem: 100km

Germany’s biggest outlet shopping center is located at the southern tip of the West Palatinate: Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet. 130 premium brands in 120 shops are offering all year round reduced prices compared with the former recommended retail price. Fashionistas and families aware of current trends are able to discover their personal style from Monday – Saturday from 10am – 7pm. The convenient location with 2.900 free parking spaces attracts visitors from all of southwest Germany and the neighboring regions of France and Luxembourg. Enjoy great shopping and receive your VIP DAY PASS* for extra 10% savings. VAT Acceptance**.

* Available in the Tourist Information Center (for ID card holders), only valid in participating stores and on day of issue. Not combinable.

** VAT form acceptance in designated stores

Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet
Londoner Bogen 10-90
66482 Zweibrücken
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Phone (0 63 32) 9 93 90
Email: info.zweibruecken(at)viaoutlets.com
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Between 1735 and 1775 the former duke residence in Zweibrücken was in its period of glory under Duke Christian IV. Once, famous artists shook hands with the court. Nowadays the palatine Higher Regional Court and the Attorney General’s office Zweibrücken are situated in the building. As it is not far from the heart of the shopping district, a small detour to the castle and its pretty gardens is definitely worth your time.

Residenzschloss
Schlossplatz 7
66482 Zweibrücken
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Phone (0 63 32) 80 50

Photo: Harald Kröher

The Palatinate riding club Zweibrücken cultivates the art of horseback riding since 1898. Apart from a stud, the club has its own racecourse. Those interested in experiencing the fascinating world of horse races should attend a flat race, a steeplechase or a trot race in Zweibrücken. Afterward, you should visit the neighboring restaurant in the rose garden. Horse races and food are a delight, it’s a safe bet!

Pfälzischer Rennverein
Höhenstraße 4 b
66482 Zweibrücken
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Phone (06337) 13 23
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On September 30, 1995, the new theater at the Willy-Brandt-Square was inaugurated with a big opening weekend. The director Pavel Fieber opened the gates to a thrilled crowd.

It took almost 40 years to replace the provisionary theater at the Fackelrondell. Thanks to the aid of the Pfalztheater’s legal entity Bezirksverband Pfalz, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and the city of Kaiserslautern, the long-cherished dream of a modern theater came true. The Pfalztheater features all three genres: there is a music theatre (opera, musical, operetta) and two stages. The big house and the smaller stage (Werkstattbühne) offer 628 and 99 seats respectively.

Apart from musical theater, acting, and ballet ensemble the theatre has its own orchestra and an internal choir. 330 employees behind the curtain and on stage work towards a versatile program. The Pfalztheater offers a variety of different subscription possibilities and discounts for students, trainees, and severely disabled.

There are numerous music theater, ballet and theatre premieres per season. The Pfalztheater presents a versatile selection of theatre, opera and ballet productions as well as chamber concerts on the Werkstattbühne. Furthermore, the theater offers concerts, children's concerts, children's theater, song evenings and foyer programs. Special productions (Werkstattbühne extra) can be watched in unusual places, guest performances in Rhineland-Palatinate and beyond to display the function as a regional theater.

The Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern is the only theater with a permanently appointed ensemble in the Palatinate and the second biggest in the state. The director Urs Häberli is in charge of the theater since the 2012/13 season. The musical directorship has been with Uwe Sandner since 2006/2007.

Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4+5
67657 Kaiserslautern
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Phone (06 31) 3 67 50
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Photo: Pfalztheater

Rewind the film, take the camera to be developed, and then wait for the holiday or family photos.

Such was the activity of taking photos in the pre-digital age. The Photo Museum Winnweiler authentically reminds guests of this era, as it’s housed in in the building of a former photography business. The rooms - reception, studio, photo shop - are all still furnished as they would have been around 1950/60. Through its 13 showcases, the museum shows off its historical camera and photo accessories collection that chronicles the development of analog photography.

Fotomuseum Winnweiler
Falkensteinerweg 2
67722 Winnweiler
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Phone (063 01) 12 56 - during opening times (0 63 02) 20 32
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Open 1^st and 3^rd Sunday of the month 2 pm - 5.30 pm
Groups tours possible by appointment

The Palatine mountains are made up of rocks that are around 300 million years old. The Urweltmuseum Geoskop is dedicated to this prehistoric era, when Germany lay at the equator, volcanoes spat fire, and predatory fishes three meters long hunted in the ocean. Found at castle Lichtenberg, the museum offers original fossils, large dioramas, and showpieces that bring life back into this ancient time period. Especially unique is that the skeleton of the oldest dinosaur found in Germany was discovered just near the museum.

Geoskop Urweltmuseum
Burg Lichtenberg
Burgstraße 19
66871 Thalichtenberg
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Phone (0 63 81) 99 34 50
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Open  April 1, through October 31, daily 10 am - 5 pm
Open November 1, through March 31, daily 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm
The museum is handicap accessible

Emperor Lothar, grandson of Charlemagne turned to his favourite monastery as a place of rest. He died in Prüm, in 855. Today, his remains are in the sarcophagus to the right of the high altar in the St Salvator Basilica. The adjacent abbey is also very historical. In 893, Prüm Urbar was created, one of the oldest legal documents in Germany listing all the property belonging to the Abbey of Prüm. The historical building is now used as a school. The Basilica is one of the most popular churches in the Eifel.

Prüm
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On the outskirts of Prüm is an outdoor sculpture park by the brothers Hubert and Alfred Kruft. An imaginatively designed landscape with sculptures of life-sized birds such as eagles, depicted in bronze or copper.

Fountain and sculpture park
St.-Vither-Straße 62
54595 Prüm
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Phone: 06551 2214
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Distance from Spangdahlem 45 km

The famous Pop-Art artist James Rizzi was very passionate about inspiring people with his craft. The Rizzi gallery picks up on that and has left its mark on the scene. The glass facade of the former shoe-factory is a spectacular sight – a real “Rizzi” dazzles. On the inside, the art gallery and the fashionable restaurant-café attract many visitors. With its many choices for breakfast and its seasonal cuisine, the restaurant is worth a visit by itself.

Unicorn Art Lounge, Galerie
Rupprechtstraße 9
66954 Pirmasens
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Phone (0 63 31) 1 49 67 32
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From 50-450 AD, the Roman Vicus Eisenberg, located on the army road spanning from Metz to Mainz, was a center for iron-works. Since 1992, State archaeologists have regularly carried out excavations here. Highlights in this “Roman Park” include an original Roman cellar with heating system, two ovens, a sarcophagus, a large furnace, and a barbecue pit among others.

Tours open to the public are organized regularly, and every two years a Roman festival is held.

Verbandsgemeinde Eisenberg
Hauptstraße 86
67304 Eisenberg
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Contact: Jürgen Stutzenberger
Phone: (0 63 51) 40 74 40
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The rose garden gives Zweibrücken the melodious moniker “Rosenstadt” (city of roses) which is its badge of honor. With good reason, because the park is Europe’s biggest rose garden. Starting in April, the dreamy seas of flowers and incomparable aromas coax garden enthusiasts and knights of the rose in this beautiful park. Apart from rose arrangements, lush rhododendron and azalea fields, blooming perennial beds and exotic trees cast a spell on visitors. The family-friendly rose garden is open all year round.

Rosengarten
Rosengartenstraße 50
66482 Zweibrücken
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Phone (0 63 32) 47 93 30
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The town of Saarburg lies in the bend of the Saar River and it is surrounded by vineyards and verdant forests. The town’s landmark is the castle dating back to 964 which overlooks the valley. The main attraction inside the city is a waterfall, cascading over rocks and then plunges more than twenty meters in the depth. The city has many crooked narrow streets with numerous small bridges. Even the small fishing houses in the Old City are very picturesque. In addition, the city offers extensive leisure facilities including boat tours, bob sledge, an extensive culinary delights and of course a wealth of excellent Riesling wine.

Saarburg
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Graf-Siegfried-Straße 32
54439 Saarburg
Phone: 06581 995980
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Distance from Spangdahlem 75 km

In the old town hall the exhibition “Wald, Schloss, Schuh – die Geschichte der Siebenhügelstadt” reflects on the city Pirmasens’ changing shoe history. You can marvel at about 30 historic shoes. A shoemaker’s workplace shows the working conditions of a typical “Bermesenser Schlabbefigger” (shoemaker from Pirmasens). The children’s carousel from the company Salamander, decorated with Lurchi and friends, is naturally not missing. The advertising movie released by the company Rheinberger in the 60's is fun to watch because it gives a very good impression of the past time.

Museum Altes Rathaus
Exerzierplatzstraße 17
66953 Pirmasens
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Phone (0 63 31) 84 22 99
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