Out and about in the area

Train museum in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse. Historic vehicles housed in a train shed which dates back to the early years of train travel, and trips on a museum train. Further information at  www.eisenbahnmuseum-neustadt.de.

Stumpfwaldbahn Ramsen – enjoy a trip on the light railway on a 600mm gauge track in Ebertsheim. Further information at www.stumpfwaldbahn.de.

Holidaypark – a theme park near Speyer with shows and rides for children and adults. Further information at  www.holidaypark.de.

Kurpfalz Park – Animal and theme park in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße with animal enclosures and attractive adventure playgrounds. Further information at www.kurpfalzpark.de.

Hambacher Schloss – The building is considered to be the birthplace of German democracy as it is here that the Hambacher Fest took place in 1832, calling for fundamental freedom and civil rights. A place of memorial with a museum commemorating the event. Further information at www.hambacher-schloss.de.