Ratzert’s setting on the edge of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and the Wambach help define the village. The stream flows through the village in a southwesterly direction. Ratzert was first mentioned in a document in 1270; a historic building in Ratzert-Brubbach adds to the area’s character.
The longhouse farm and its connection to Brubbach
A closer look at local history leads to the longhouse farm in Ratzert-Brubbach, at Hauptstraße 9. The building is a half-timbered structure dating from the 18th century. Parts of the farm building are built of solid masonry and date from the 18th to 19th centuries. Ratzert and Brubbach were connected through their shared history by the 17th century at the latest. This historical connection therefore dates back further than the construction periods of the longhouse farm.
A block hut available for rent
The Ratzert-Brubbach local history association owns a spacious block hut that can be rented. If the hut is relevant to your plans, arrange the rental directly with the association.
Neuwied: Culture, routes, and leisure
The broader destination of Neuwied offers a cultural range spanning collections, architectural history, and archaeology. The Roentgen Museum Neuwied has a collection of Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks that is unique worldwide. The Feldkirche in Neuwied-Feldkirchen is more than 800 years old; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Limes, with its watchtowers and forts, runs through the entire city of Neuwied. Schloss Engers houses a castle museum; the castle also hosts festivals, concerts, and other events. Check specific event dates before your trip. Schloß Monrepos is the Museum of Ice Age Archaeology. The Roentgen Museum and Schloß Monrepos focus on different subjects: Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks at the former, Ice Age archaeology at the latter. This lets you choose the focus that best matches your interests.
Routes in Neuwied also vary according to how they are used. The NR1 – Historic Roman and Celtic Trail is a hiking trail. The Deichstadtweg is a cycle route more than 17 kilometers long, with 24 stops along the banks of the Rhine. The Fürstenweg is a certified Rheinsteig circular tour and a premium hiking trail in the city of Neuwied. This gives you a choice of different route types: a cycle route, a historic hiking trail, and a certified circular tour.
Leisure activities in Neuwied include the zoo and the Abenteuerinsel at Deichwelle. The zoo currently houses around 1,800 animals from more than 185 species; as animal and species counts can change over time, check the latest information before your visit. SWeNis Kinderland at the zoo includes a large playground and a petting zoo. Abenteuerinsel is an indoor water playground with climbing, sliding, splashing, paddling, and play areas. Neuwied also hosts special markets throughout the year.
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