Top Rated Attractions in Trechtingshausen

The Dom- und Diözesanmuseum boasts a selection of beautiful Christian artifacts. The building itself is a Gothic cloister and exhibits include liturgical ornaments, paintings and the like. The admission rates vary according to the kind of entrance package chosen. For information on this and other details, do see the website.

The largest museum of its kind in the region, Naturhistorisches Museum is a prominent tourist attraction of Mainz. With over 25,000 specimens, the museum has an impressive collection of prehistoric artifacts. The main attraction is the 290 million year old dinosaur tracks and insect fossil. Other collections include the extinct species of zebra known as quagga along with other species of horses and donkeys. A special mineral collection displays the various mineral discovered in the region. Another exciting collection features a detailed account of the bird-life of the region. A fun and educative experience for children as well as adults, Naturhistorisches Museum is a must visit for all!

Dating back to 2007, Limeskastell Pohl is known for recreating the life of the people in 100 C.E. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this open-air museum provides insight into life in the northern border of the Roman empire.

Located along the Rhine, Kaub is a town that has witnessed several historic events in the 18th and 19th centuries. One such event was the Crossing of the Rhine by the Silesian Army in 1814, led by Prussian Field Marshal von Blücher, after the Battle of Leipzig. Blüchermuseum Kaub is housed in an 18th-century baroque building that used to be Blücher's headquarters. The museum honors Blücher's role in the liberation wars against Napoleon and focuses on the Rhine crossing event through various artifacts, pictures, memorabilia, and dioramas. A splendid pewter figure diorama depicting the troops crossing the river brings the historic event to life. Blücher's well-maintained room displays his furniture along with other memorabilia and information boards in this fascinating museum.

Located alongside the picturesque River Rhine in an old castle, Museum Boppard gives its visitors a glimpse of the town's fascinating history. A section narrates the story of the Electoral Castle itself, along with other historical landmarks and buildings in Boppard. The local history section features interesting artifacts like old legal inscriptions, floor tiles, documents, and measuring instruments. A whole section is dedicated to Michael Thonet, one of the most famous sons of the town, and his exquisite bentwood furniture. The museum also regularly hosts local art exhibitions and cultural events.

A museum solely dedicated to mechanical instruments, the Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett is delightfully refreshing and unique. The museum offers guided tours for large groups where the guides demonstrate the intricacies of these antique instruments whilst also playing them.