Top Rated Attractions in Rimbach

The Felsenmeer is a historic rock formation of dark gray quartz diorite. A former quarry surrounded by lush green trees, it was first used by the Romans and then the local stonemasons. A quarry no more, Felsenmeer today is a popular destination that sees families and trekkers.

With a history that dates back to the 8th Century, Kloster Lorsch is one of the oldest religious sites in the region. The medieval monastery was built during the rule of the Carolingian dynasty and is a fine example of the architectural style prevalent during the era. Within the monastery complex, visitors will discover an array of historic structures including the majestic Torhalle.

Since 2004, Galerie Kunst2 has been a popular venue for contemporary artists from across the world. With a focus to promote figurative art, the gallery displays interesting works of upcoming artists as well as renowned ones. Once a year, the gallery is known to host a graphics and photography exhibition. Popular artists featured here are Tamara Giesberts, Britta Hondl, Meiki Lohmann, Rolf Ruck and Artur Kurkowski amongst several others.

The Zimmer theater was founded in 1950 by five young actors and is the second oldest private theater in Germany. It is a credit to its name Chamber-Theater because it is not much larger than a living room, so it is probably wise to buy your ticket in advance. The theater performs dramas, with emphasis on 'modern' drama. Naturally, they also perform standard authors like Oscar Wilde or Dostojewski. The theater takes the request of its audience into account a great deal, and the result is that although program is serious drama, it focuses more and more on humor.

The Taeter-Theater is located in the old Landfried tobacco factory (which is also used as an events hall). Run by a dedicated amateur dramatics group, it was founded ten years ago. The theater presents the whole spectrum one would find in any cultural theater. Plays by classic and modern authors, melodramas, above all satires, pieces about everyday disasters and many others make up a program providing plenty of enjoyment for theater spectators.

The Antikenmuseum und Abguss-Sammlung presents the archaeological collection, which has been gathered by members of the archaeological Institute since 1848. It is the largest such university collection in Germany. In the ancient art collection, exhibits are displayed from the 4th Century up to the epoch of the late antiquity. The pieces that are shown in the fourth floor originate from Greece, Cyprus and Italy. The museum's main attraction certainly is the cast gallery, where plaster casts of statues are shown.