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Discover the cultural attractions of the Westerwald – from historic monasteries, castles and half-timbered towns to museums, exhibitions and traditional ceramic art. Experience history, art and regional culture in unique locations and discover the cultural diversity of the Westerwald.
Our Top 10 Selection Art & Culture in the Westerwald
Cistercian abbey Marienstatt
Keramikmuseum Westerwald
Stöffel-Park: Kunst, Museumsgebäude, Freiluftmuseum...
Westerwald Landscape Museum
Alter Markt Hachenburg (Old Market Hachenburg)
Old Town & Half-Timbered House Herborn
German Raiffeisen Museum
b-05 Kunst- und Kulturzentrum
The Westerwald has a great deal to offer culturally: historic monasteries and castles, well-preserved half-timbered towns, fascinating museums and unique art venues all tell the story of the region’s history and traditions. At the same time, exhibitions, cultural events and contemporary art demonstrate just how diverse cultural life in the Westerwald is today.
Ceramics in the Westerwald represent a special part of the region’s cultural heritage. Particularly in the Kannenbäckerland area around Höhr-Grenzhausen, this traditional craft has a long history and continues to shape the region to this day. Mining, basalt quarrying and rural life of the past have also left their mark and can be explored at various locations throughout the Westerwald.
Those interested in museums in the Westerwald will find just as many options as those wishing to experience history, architecture and art. From historic monasteries and castles to regional museums and venues for modern and contemporary art, there are numerous cultural attractions in the region.
Whether it’s a visit to a museum, a stroll through a historic old town, a trip to a castle or monastery, or a visit to an exhibition: art and culture in the Westerwald offer many opportunities to get to know the region from different perspectives.
