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First Old Town Walking Tour Was Well Received

In perfect fall weather, more than 20 participants took advantage of an offer from the Idar-Oberstein Senior Citizens' Advisory Council to take a guided walking tour of the old town in the Oberstein neighborhood.

November 5, 2026
The photo shows tour guide Rüdiger Becker welcoming the participants at the Oberstein market square.
City administration of Idar-Oberstein
The photo shows the participants taking a walk through the Oberstein pedestrian zone
City administration of Idar-Oberstein

During the tour, tour guide Rüdiger Becker entertained the senior citizens with historical facts about Oberstein’s Old Town. Given the positive response, the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board plans to offer similar events on a variety of topics next year as well.

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