Journeying from Rommersdorf Abbey to the Dike
Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate, is gearing up for an exciting month of July, with several tours planned to showcase the city's rich history and landmarks. Here's a rundown of the upcoming tours and how to register.
On Sunday, July 20th, the Raiffeisen Tour invites you to step into the footsteps of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen as you explore Heddesdorf. The meeting point for this tour is the Raiffeisen monument opposite the Roentgen Museum. For questions and registrations, contact TI at 02631 802 5555, [email protected], or visit Marktstraße 59 during opening hours.
The garden of Abtei Rommersdorf is one of the five destinations of the TI Neuwied city tours in July. Another tour on July 20th offers a botanical exploration of English or French garden architecture and the plant diversity in the former monastery complex. Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 15 participants and costs 10 euros.
The Dyke Information Centre is the starting point for a tour about the history of floods in Neuwied and the functioning of the dyke, but the exact date for this tour in July remains unspecified.
A tour on July 13th delves into the history of the Herrnhuter Brethren community in Neuwied, starting at the Herrnhuter Church and venturing into the catacombs and the entire Herrnhuter square.
For those with a keen interest in botany, the botanical tour at Abtei Rommersdorf offers a unique opportunity. The meeting point for this tour is the inner courtyard of the abbey at Stiftsstraße 2 in Heimbach-Weis.
Lastly, an Old Cemetery tour on July 13th will take you to a historical cemetery in Neuwied with a gardener's lodge and mortuary chapel. The meeting point for this tour is at the entrance on Julius-Remy-Straße.
While specific July 2025 tour dates, registration, and ticket prices are not readily available, it is advisable to check Neuwied’s official tourism website or contact their visitor information center directly for updated July 2025 city tour schedules, registration processes, and prices. All TI Neuwied tours, including the July 20th tours, cost 6 euros for adults. Children aged 6 to 14 cost 4 euros, and children under 6 can participate for free.
In July, Neuwied city tours typically feature landmarks like Neuwied Castle and the Roentgen-Museum, making it an ideal time to explore this beautiful city. With a variety of tours on offer, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars and get ready to discover Neuwied!
- For those intrigued by botanical gardens and historical architecture, the TI Neuwied city tour on July 20th offers a chance to explore the botanical aspects of English or French garden architecture in Abtei Rommersdorf, a highlight of the home-and-garden category.
- In addition to historical tours, the travel enthusiasts can delve into the lifestyle of the Herrnhuter Brethren community in Neuwied on July 13th, visiting the Herrnhuter Church and catacombs, followed by an exploration of the entire Herrnhuter square.
