On tour in Idar-Oberstein

Where else can you admire, visit, explore and enjoy so many things? And this 365 days a year. Whether castles and palaces, world-famous museums, mines and unique gemstone cutters or a variety of sports and leisure activities. In Idar-Oberstein, you can experience something.

Discover the secrets of the legendary church-in-the-rocks and enjoy the breathtaking view from the castle Oberstein or fortress Bosselstein into the Nahe Valley. Or follow the path of the gems from the unique gemstone mine Steinkaulenberg along the historical cutting mill driven by water to the fascinating museums. The German Gemstone Museum in Idar, with its more than 10,000 exhibits, shows you the sparkling world of gemstones. The German Mineral Museum in Oberstein hast the most comprehensive mineral collection in Germany.

Visit the fascinating gemstone adventure-world or experience the age of mechanical chain and jewelery manufacturing industry in the monument Jakob Bengel. And if you like to be outdoors then an array of leisure activities second to none is waiting for you, the most beautiful forests and hiking pathes and well developed cycle routes. Your wish is our command. Practical like we are, we have the matching accommodations for you. Our selected hosts and bicycle-friendly bed & bike hotels know exactly what it takes. First-class service with all-around feel-good guarantee. But you do just want you want to do. You're in good company here with us in Idar-Oberstein.