Discover the Westerwald

The Westerwald is basically located between the Rhine, the Sieg and the Lahn. This beautiful region offers varied entertainment for all kinds holiday-goers. From gentle paddling on the ponds of the lake district, sampling fiery brandies in a distillery to marveling at the architectural wonders of times past—the Westerwald offers entertainment for the whole family. So it's no wonder this region is considered one of Germany's most beautiful!

Sights in the Westerwald

Sayn

Sayn Cultural Park

If you are traveling through the Westerwald, it is worth making a detour to Bendorf. Here in the Sayn Cultural Park, you can learn a lot about the fascinating production of iron. Iron was cast in the Sayn ironworks for over 100 years. Today, you can experience a piece of industrial history in an elaborate recreation with several augmented reality stations. Sayner Hütte is also a very popular event venue. Tradeshows and exhibitions are regularly held here.

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Raiffeisen Bridge

Julius Caeser built a wooden bridge over the Rhine very close by in 55 BC in order to advance into "Geraman territory". The Raiffeisen Bridge on the edge of the Westerwald, which you can see here, was inaugurated and officially opened to traffic in 1978. It is widely recognized as a cable-stayed bridge due to its striking pillar construction and its rather untypical design for Germany.

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Bendorf

Römerturm am UNESCO Welterbe Limes

A unique Limes experience space was created in 1912 on the Pulverberg, at the intersection of Rheinsteig and Saynsteig. This includes the listed reconstruction of a Roman watchtower, which was extensively restored in 2009/2010. The Roman Tower at...

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Römerturm Bendorf

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The site is freely accessible at all times, the Roman Tower can be visited as part of guided hikes and tours by prior arrangement. You are welcome to borrow the key to visit the Roman Tower and enjoy the wonderful view.

Discover Germany's most beautiful regions by bus & train

Germany's most beautiful regions are closer than you think! Discover the city on the Rhine, Moselle and Lahn rivers via public transit. It has never been easier to explore the most beautiful places in the region, because you can get everywhere with the Germany Ticket. Awe at the diversity of the region and the endless possibilities to recharge your batteries.

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Frau steht vor Schloss Stolzenfels und blickt auf einer Broschüre © Ryne & Denise Cook

Holiday in the Westerwald

If you are on holiday in Koblenz, you should not miss a trip to the Westerwald. Lush forests, ponds and lakes as well as charming little towns invite you on an eventful holiday.

Distillery, Historic Towns & Wild Nature

Hachenburger Westerwald

The Hachenburg Westerwald enchants visitors with wild and romantic trails along secluded lakeshores and through beautiful low mountain ranges, with charming little towns and regional crafts as well as fine locally distilled brandies.

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Hachenburger Marktplatz mit Tischen und Sonnenschirmen vor Restaurants, umgeben von farbenfrohen Fachwerkhäusern und einer Kirche, im Vordergrund Äste, im Hintergrund blauer Himmel © Tourist-Info Hachenburger Westerwald, Dominik Ketz

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Neuwied Zoo

It's hard to imagine that these cuddly lion cubs will one day become majestic big cats. Neuwied Zoo is the perfect place to see lions as well as many other large and small animals up close. Here, school classes learn life lessons and special events, such as evening tours at dusk and photography workshops, take place.

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