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| Limburg on the Lahn | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 35.243 (2019) | |
| height | 117 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 6431 6166 [1] | |
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Limburg is the district town in the district of Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse. The city is best known for its Dom and the picturesque half-timbered old town. The city is in the immediate vicinity of Rhineland-Palatinate city Diez and forms a double center with this.
background
Districts
In addition to the core city, the city of Limburg includes the seven formerly independent municipalities Ahlbach, Dietkirchen, Eschhofen, Lindenholzhausen, Linter, Offheim and Season.
Neighboring communities
in the Lahn valley:
in the Taunus:
getting there
- Ice train station. Ice train station.
By train
With the ICE from Cologne or Frankfurt to Limburg Süd train station. Continue by bus to the city center (5 min).
The Limburg (Lahn) train station is connected to the following Reginalbahn and Regionalexpress lines DB Regio and the Hessische Landesbahn, including the HLB operating area Dreiländerbahn connected:
- RE 20 (Main-Lahn-Express) Limburg - Bad Camberg - Niedernhausen - Frankfurt (Main) Höchst - Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- RB 21 (Ländchesbahn) Limburg - Bad Camberg - Niedernhausen - Wiesbaden-Erbenheim - Wiesbaden main station
- RB 22 (Main-Lahn-Bahn) Limburg - Bad Camberg - Niedernhausen - Frankfurt (Main) Höchst - Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- RB 23 (Lahn-Eifel Railway) Limburg - Diez - Bad Ems - Niederlahnstein - Koblenz - Andernach - Mendig - Mayen
- RE 25 (Lahntal-Express) Koblenz Hbf - Bad Ems - Diez - Limburg - Weilburg - Wetzlar - Gießen
- RB 29 (Unterwesterwaldbahn) Limburg - Diez Ost - Montabaur - Wirges - Siershahn
- RB 45 (Lahn Valley Railway) Limburg - Weilburg - Wetzlar - Gießen - Alsfeld (Upper Hesse) - Fulda
- RB 90 (Westerwald-Sieg-Bahn) Limburg - Westerburg - Nistertal / Bad Marienberg - Hachenburg - Altenkirchen - Au (Sieg) - Betzdorf (Sieg) - Siegen (-Kreuztal)
In the street
Motorized private transport
Limburg has good transport links. Via the autobahn 
one reaches the city from direction Cologne and Frankfurt am Main. The B49 from Gießen / Wetzlar has no through-town roads and is partially 4-lane.
Limburg lies on one section of the German half-timbered street and the German avenue street
 | In Limburg on the Lahn were Environmental zones set up in accordance with the fine dust ordinance. Without a corresponding sticker, you risk a fine of € 80 when entering an environmental zone. This also applies to foreign road users. Entry ban for vehicles in pollutant groups 1 2 3 (Info Federal Environment Agency) |  |
The environmental zone has been in effect in Limburg city center since 2018. The outer districts (Staffel, Linter, Lindenholzhausen, Eschhofen and Ahlbach) are excluded from the environmental zone. The environmental zone is controlled (even in flowing traffic!), Violations are punished.
Long-distance buses
Limburg is through Long-distance buses to reach, which have a stop on the forecourt of the Limburg Süd train station. Currently (as of April 2017) Limburg is through Flixbus approached, a neutral timetable information and line overview is offered by the Verkehrsclub Deutschland (VCD) e. V. operated portal Busliniensuche.de.
By bicycle
- Lahn valley cycle path
- Hessian long-distance cycle route R7 from Philippsthal, Bad Hersfeld and Vogelsberg
- Hessian long-distance cycle route R8 from Herborn, Westerwald and Taunus, Frankfurt
With canoe and paddle boat
The Lahn is popular Canoe and paddle area. The canoes can be rented in numerous places in the upper reaches and they are also picked up in Limburg. Below Limburg, the Lahn hardly has any gradient, as it is too dammed up for shipping. This means that more muscle work is required when canoeing.
mobility
There are numerous services in Limburg City and regional buses the Limburg city line, the Lahn-Dill-Weil transport company (VLDW) and the Rhine-Mosel bus. Due to its location in the Limburg-Weilburg district, the tariffs of the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), since 2017 the tariff of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM) as a transitional tariff.
Tourist Attractions
Old town
The Old town impresses with its numerous restored half-timbered houses and one of the oldest houses in Germany.
- 1 Limburg Cathedral, Cathedral Square.
The cathedral, too George's Cathedral called, is located above the old town next to Limburg Castle. Due to its high location above the Lahn, the cathedral is visible from afar. The basilica is considered to be one of the most accomplished late Romanesque buildings. The original church was probably built from 910 onwards. The construction of today's cathedral began between 1175 and 1200. The inauguration took place in 1235 by the Archbishop of Trier Theoderich von Wied. The cathedral is a three-aisled basilica that combines late Romanesque and early Gothic elements. It has seven towers. Limburg is the seat of a bishopric. Public tours of the cathedral are offered Tuesday to Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 11.45 a.m. participation costs 3 euros. Groups should get together beforehand Sign in.
- 2 Gothic house Romans 2-4-6 is a national monument. It was built in 1289 in the style of a Gothic hall house. After extensive research with the confirmation of findings, the house was restored and reopened in 1989. During the restoration, two alterations from 1581-1583 and around 1610 were documented.
- 3 House Brückengasse 9 represents the seven vices. It was built in 1567. The figures carved into the beam heads represent courtship, avarice, envy, unchastity, intemperance, anger and indolence (from right to left).
- 4 Little Rütsche House 4 was built in 1289 and completely rebuilt in 1670. It stands at the narrowest point of the city passage on the old Flanders - Byzantium trade route.
- The 5 Old Collegiate Vicarie at Domplatz 7 was built around 1515 within the old castle complex. It was the Burgmannenhaus of the Lords of Staffel. At the front gable there is a beautiful bay window with posts and arches over a console stone and an octagonal half-timbered stair tower on the side.
- 6 House fish market 16/17 was probably built in the 15th century and later divided under the ridge. In the 18th century a mezzanine was built into the hall. During the restoration, the original character of the house was restored.
- The 7 House Römer 1 is a typical Burgmannenhof. Its northern part was built in 1296 and its southern part around 1500. The stair tower and the gallery were added as part of the restoration. Today it is used as a spacious residential building.
guides
Old town tours are available all year round on request Limburg Tourist Office (Tourist Information) possible and is also offered in English and French
- General city tour: duration about an hour on foot
- Extended city tour: duration about one and a half hours on foot
- Big city tour: duration approx. Two hours on foot
Themed tours
- City tour for children: duration about an hour on foot
- Night watchman tour: duration about one and a half hours on foot
- City tour from a women's perspective: women who once lived and worked in Limburg are presented
- Fabulous city tour: A slightly different city tour with small presentations
Lahnbrücke and Lahnufer
The Lahnufer with the Old Lahn Bridge from which you have a beautiful view of the cathedral. This first stone bridge was built in 1315-1354, but was partially destroyed in 1945 and widened and rebuilt in 1946-47. Below the cathedral there is a high board with the high water levels. You shouldn't miss a walk along the banks of the Lahn, which is also where the historic one is 8 Obermühle the one today Tavern with beer garden is. Not far from the Obermühle is the 1 Jetty for the passenger ship "Limburg coat of arms" with which you can take round trips to Dietkirchen, Balduinstein and Oranienstein Castle.
Museums
- 9 Art museum, Fish market 21. Art collections of the city of Limburg with paper cuttings by Ernst Moritz Engert and temporary exhibitions.
- 10 Diocesan Museum of the Diocese of Limburg, Domstrasse 12.
activities
- 1 Go-kart track, Elzer Strasse 2-4. Tel.: (0)6431 25006, Email: [email protected]. Open: Wed - Fri: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sat - Sun: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.Price: from 35 €.
- Paintball, Elzer Strasse 2-4. Tel.: (0)6431 4034 000, Email: [email protected]. Open: Thu - Fri: 12 pm-8pm, Sat-Sun: 10 am-8pm.Price: from 39 €.
- 2 Pedal boats and "BBQ donuts" on the Lahn, Eschhöfer Weg, jetty / boat rental. Tel.: 49(0)176 63301033, Email: [email protected].
- guided bike tours. Tel.: 49(0)175 7137951, Email: [email protected].
- 3 Bike rental Limburg, Wiesenstrasse 11 (5 minutes' walk from Limburg Lahn train station). Tel.: 4964315688420, Mobile: 4915775186250. Centrally located bike rental in Limburg an der Lahn.Accepted payment methods: Visa, Master, Cash.
Regular events
Whiskey fair, 17.-18. May 2014
The fair, popular with whiskey connoisseurs, offers, among other things. Tastings, lectures and music. It takes place in the town hall and in front of it on Europaplatz.
Old town festival, June 27. until June 29, 2014
The old town festival has been taking place every year for almost 40 years. In the entire old town from the Kornmarkt over the Plötze to the cathedral there are 7 stages with dance and music and of course food and drink. Please note: the old town is completely cordoned off, entrance fee 2.50 euros.
Rheingau Wine Days, 24.-27. July 2014
This event focuses on the pedestrian zone (Werner-Senger-Straße) and Europaplatz. Rheingau winegrowers are guests in Limburg and present up to 350 types of wine and sparkling wine. The Rheingau Wine Days in Limburg are the largest Rheingau wine festival outside of the Rheingau.
Summer games, 21.-24. August 2014
This event takes place on the Neumarkt, which is completely filled with beach sand especially for this purpose. There are volleyball and soccer tournaments, a swimming pool for children as well as cocktails and lounge chairs. Music events take place on the stage in the evenings.
Craft market, August 31, 2014
Artisans from the region sell textiles, jewelry and decorations made of glass, porcelain and wood at the Neumarkt.
flea market, September 7, 2014
The annual Limburg flea market extends over 3km from the train station to the old town. Up to 650 vendors sell their junk there. The city is really very, very crowded on this day and some streets are closed.
Limburg Oktoberfest, 16. – 21. October 2014
The Limburg Oktoberfest is the largest folk festival in Central Hesse and has over 50,000 visitors annually. It takes place annually on the 1.5 hectare market square (Ste.-Foy-Straße) in Limburg an der Lahn. Open until 2:00 a.m. on weekends.
Christmas market, 28.11.–29.12. 2014
The Limburg Christmas Market stretches from Neumarkt to the old town. In addition to hot food and drinks, there are of course other classic Christmas market goods. There is also a children's carousel. The market closes at 8:00 p.m.
shop
The main shopping mile is the pedestrian zone in the city center (Karstadt, Thalia, H&M, C&A etc.), the pretty little shops can be found in the nearby old town.
The shopping center has been near the train station since 2009 WERKStadt. It is located in the former railway repair hall. During the renovation of the former execution hall, particular care was taken to preserve the industrial character of the building. Kaufland also represents a small shopping park, as there is also a MediMax electrical store, DM, a depot, ErnstingsFamily, a pharmacy Takko, Schlummerparadies, Dehner garden market, as well as a bakery and fast food restaurants are located.
kitchen
There are many quaint restaurants in the old town, but also Italian, Spanish, Thai, Chinese, Greek restaurants and the famous "Rebell" snack bar. You can look out over the Lahnaue from the terrace directly at the old mill wheel below the cathedral.
nightlife
- Discotheque Music park in season
- Billiard bistro in Staffel Elzerstrasse
- ton
- Below below (UD) in Limburg.
accommodation
- Domhotel
- Hotel Nassauer Hof
- Hotel Ramada
- Hotel carpenter
- Hotel Martin
- youth hostel
- Inn priest
Campsites
- 1 Campsite Limburg, Schleusenweg 16. Tel.: 49(0)6431 22610. Campsite and RV park.
- Campsite Diez (Oranienstein), Stransbadweg 1a, 65582 Diez. Tel.: (0)6432-2122, Fax: (0)6432-924193, Email: [email protected].
trips
Taunus
Westerwald
Lahn valley
- Weilburg
- Villmar
- Runkel
- Diez
- Balduinstein - Schaumburg Castle above the idyllic little town.
- Nassau
- Bad Ems
literature
- Christoph Waldecker: Limburg on the Lahn. 2nd edition Regensburg 2011 (Großer Kunstführer 251). ISBN 978-3-7954-2559-3
Web links
- http://www.limburg.de - Official website of Limburg an der Lahn with tourist information
