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| Braubach | ||
| federal state | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
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| Residents | 3.038 (2019) | |
| height | 72 m | |
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Braubach is a lovely town in the valley of the Upper Middle Rhine near Lahnstein In the state Rhineland-Palatinate. The only not destroyed and popular hill castle "Marksburg" towers over the city.
background
Key data of the city's history
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- Area populated by Celts around 100 BC Chr.
- In the 7th century AD, the village was first mentioned in a document in 691.
- The Marksburg was built in 1231, and at this time people settled below the castle on the site of today's old town.
- Braubach received city rights in 1276.
- Several sovereigns appear.
- Philippsburg Palace was built between 1568 and 1571.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Berlin | 604 km |
|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 127 km |
| Cologne | 129 km |
| trier | 139 km |
By plane
The closest airport is Frankfurt Hahn Airport
(IATA: HHN). The airports are also easily accessible Cologne-Bonn Airport(IATA: CGN) and airport Frankfurt(IATA: FRA).
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By train
The 1 Braubach train station is on the right bank of the Rhine. The line runs here RB 10 (Neuwied - Koblenz - Braubach - St. Goarshausen - Wiesbaden - Frankfurt-Höchst - Frankfurt Hbf) after the Rhineland-Palatinate clock every hour. Due to the location of Braubach in the Rhein-Lahn district, the tariff of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM) applies. There is also a bus stop at the Braubach train station.
By bicycle
In the direction Koblenz and Bad Ems there is a quiet bike path on the Rhine after Lahnstein. From there the right bank of the Rhine leads Rhine cycle path and the Lahn valley cycle path further.
In the direction Rudesheim there is only one non-continuous cycle path right next to the B42. Recommendation: take the ferry to the Rhine cycle path on the left bank of the Rhine.
In the street
- The A3, A61, A48 motorways are several kilometers away. The next exit is: "Koblenz-Nord" on the A48. From there via the B9 and then via the Koblenz south bridge of the B49 to the B42 on the right bank of the Rhine.
By boat
- Braubach is on Rhine and can be reached by ship, the Rhine is also navigable with small river boats or sports boats.
- Cologne-Düsseldorf Rhine shipping, Frankenwerft 35, 50667 Cologne. Tel.: 49 221 2088 3183, Fax: 49 221 2088 345, Email: [email protected].
- Rhine ferry St. Goarshausen St. Goar Rhine, Contact address: Bahnhofstrasse 15, 56346 St. Goarshausen. Tel.: 49 67 71 26 20, Email: [email protected].
- Ferry timetables between St. Goar and St. Goarshausen:
- from January 1st to April 30th: on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Sundays / public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- from May 1st to September 30th: on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., on Sundays / public holidays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- from October 1st to December 31st: weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sundays / public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The tariffs are calculated for one trip, but frequent travelers can also purchase weekly to annual tickets.
- More offers and information on request from the Rhine ferry company.
mobility
Public buses run regularly in the city.
Tourist Attractions
Churches
- The St. Barbara Church, dates from 1276. Today the church is a Protestant community center, sometimes services are still celebrated in the building.
- The oldest church in the city is the St. Martin's Church, mentioned in a document around 1000, consecrated to St. Martin in 1242. From the church you have a great view over the Rhine.
Castles and Palaces
- 1 The Marksburg, - Castle ticket and souvenir cash desk. Tel.: 49 26 27 206, Fax: 49 26 27 88 66, Email: [email protected]. The history of the Marksburg begins with its construction in 1231. The castle complex is 160 m above sea level. NN, originally it served as a protection and administrative authority for the city of Braubach. Fortunately, it is the only so-called hill castle on the Middle Rhine that has never been seriously damaged. The panorama of the landscape is fantastic. The castle museum, the herb garden or the knight's hall are worth a visit.
- The Philippsburg Castle was built in 1571. It has been the seat of the European Castle Institute since 1999.
Buildings
- The historical upper gate, it belonged to the easternmost part of the city wall and served as a control station on the trade route towards Wiesbaden. Today the attic, which has been set up as a boardroom, can be rented from the city.
- The Eck-Fritz was built as a farmer's tavern in 1597, and today locals and tourists are warmly welcomed in the tavern.
Monuments
- The war memorial in honor of the fallen Braubach soldiers in the Franco-German War from 1870-1871 and the First World War from 1914 to 1918.
Parks
- Rose plant, on the Rhine promenade.
activities
- Cycle touring after Oberlahnstein, from there to Koblenz or at the Lahn along. To Chew it gets uncomfortable right next to the federal highway 42.
Regular events
- Rhine in Flames - Fantastic large fireworks and ship convoys worth seeing along the Rhine from Spay to Koblenz/ Ehrenbreitstein. The celebration is held annually on the second Saturday in August and of course also takes place in Braubach.
- The Braubach Christmas market will open from 2 p.m. on the second weekend in Advent.
- Wine festival, first celebrated in 1992.
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trips
Other destinations in the area are:
- Lahneck Castle in Oberlahnstein
- Liebenstein Castle (Rhine Valley)
- Sterrenberg Castle
- Loreley at St. Goarshausen
- Martinsburg Castle in Lahnstein
- Stolzenfels Castle on the other side of the Rhine
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Web links
- http://www.braubach.de/ - Official website of Braubach
