Unveiling its latest charm
Neuwied Tourist Information Offers Exciting Guided Tours on August 17th
On the 17th of August, the Neuwied Tourist Information is hosting three guided tours for visitors to explore the city's rich history and heritage. Here's what you can expect from each tour:
1. Limes Bike Tour
The Limes bike tour is a five-hour adventure that covers partly unpaved terrain, making it a challenging experience for both riders and bikes. This tour follows the traces of Neuwied's Roman heritage, and a trained Limes guide will provide insights into the life of the Romans during the tour.
The Limes bike tour starts at the city gallery at 11 AM. Participants are required to bring their own bikes and provisions, and a helmet is mandatory for all participants. The tour concludes at the Burgus in Engers. The cost for the tour is six euros for adults and four euros for children aged 6 to 14, and the participation fee is nine euros.
2. Roentgen-Museum Tour
At 2:00 p.m., the Roentgen-Museum Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the Uwe Langnickel exhibition titled "The Artist at Work." This guided tour is part of the finissage event for the exhibition, which runs until August 17, 2025.
The meeting point for this tour is the Roentgen-Museum, Raiffeisenplatz 1 a, 56564 Neuwied. Admission for adults is €5.00, reduced €4.00. All exhibition spaces are accessible to people with disabilities. The exhibition focuses on the life and work of the artist, Uwe Langnickel.
3. Feldkirche Guided Tour
The Feldkirche guided tour, which takes place at 3 PM, focuses on the abstract glass art of Georg Meistermann. Notable stops on this tour include the Raiffeisen family home, the old town hall, the former Raiffeisen printing press, and the evangelical church square.
Advance bookings for all Neuwied Tourist Information guided tours can be made by phone, email, or in person. The cost for the Feldkirche guided tour is six euros for adults and four euros for children.
Neuwied, a city that is 372 years old, has a rich and varied history and a wealth of heritage. The city offers regular guided tours and hikes during the summer months, making it an ideal destination for history enthusiasts. For more information on the other tours offered on August 17th, please contact the Neuwied Tourist Information directly or visit their official website.
- If you're interested in the history of arts and architecture, consider joining the Feldkirche Guided Tour at 3 PM, where you'll discover the abstract glass art of Georg Meistermann at various city locations.
- For those seeking an immersive experience in home-and-garden lifestyle and art, the Roentgen-Museum Tour at 2:00 PM offers a exclusive look at the Uwe Langnickel exhibition, "The Artist at Work," before it concludes in 2025. To expand your knowledge of city's Roman heritage, the Limes bike tour, a five-hour adventure starting at the city gallery at 11 AM, allows you to explore Neuwied's traces of Roman history.
