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| Thallichtenberg | ||
| federal state | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
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| Residents | 542 (2019) | |
| height | 287 m | |
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Thallichtenberg is a community in Palatinate highlands.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
The next train station is in Kusel, from there continue with the bus.
By bus
There is a special castle bus (line 297) that goes from Kusel directly up to Lichtenberg Castle. The bus runs every hour Mon-Fri and every two hours on weekends. The departure times are coordinated with the arrival of the trains from Kaiserslautern.
In the street
You leave them 
at the exit 
7 Kusel and follow the signs to Kusel. Thallichtenberg or Lichtenberg Castle is signposted as a destination.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Important to know: the Saarland Card also applies to Lichtenberg Castle, although the castle is not in the Saarland lies. On a Saarland tour, the detour can be worthwhile, even if the trips to the "enemy country Palatinate" are not covered by the free public transport.
If you want to visit both museums, you should buy the combination ticket, price € 3.60 for adults, € 2.80 reduced.
- 1 Lichtenberg Castle, Burgstrasse 17. Lichtenberg Castle above Thallichtenberg is one of the largest and best-preserved castles in the region. Large parts of the fortifications, the gates and the keep have been preserved. The 33 meter high keep can be climbed during the day and offers a good view of the surroundings. The outer bailey, which has also been preserved, is used for gastronomy today. guides through the castle take place every Sunday and public holiday at 3 p.m. from April to October. The price is € 2.10, reduced € 1.50, prior registration is not required.
- 2 Palatinate Musikantenland Museum. Tel.: (0)6381 8429. The Musikantenland Museum is reminiscent of the old tradition of the Palatinate hiking musicians, who traveled all over the world in the 19th century and mainly came from the inhospitable and remote region of the Palatinate uplands around Kusel.Open: in the season (April 1st to October 31st) daily 10: 00-17: 00, out of season daily 10: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-17: 00.Price: adults € 2.10, children € 1.50.
- 3 Urweltmuseum Geoskop. Tel.: (0)6381 4290577. The Urweltmuseum Geoskop shows various permanent and special exhibitions on the subjects of geology, palaeontology and mining. There is also a small reference library on geological topics.Open: in the season (April 1st to October 31st) daily 10: 00-17: 00, out of season daily 10: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-17: 00.Price: adults € 2.60, children € 2.10.
activities
shop
kitchen
- 1 Castle restaurant, Burgstrasse 12. Tel.: (0)6381 2633. Located in the outer bailey.Open: daily from 10:00 am, hot meals 11:30 am-2:00pm and 6:00 pm-10:00pm, closed on Mondays.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Musikantenland Youth Hostel Thallichtenberg, Burgstrasse 12. Tel.: (0)6381 2632. Located directly on the castle, modern and nicely furnished with no nasty surprises.Price: € 24.50 p.p. P.
- 2 Hotel Restaurant Burgblick, Ringstrasse 6. Tel.: (0)6381 92770. Centrally located in the village with a view of the castle. Prices include breakfast and WiFi, half board can be booked separately.Price: Single / Double 54/84 €.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://vg.kusel.de - Official website of Thallichtenberg
