The unique connection between nature and culture
In addition, the district has numerous other castles and the Sayn palace, whose palace garden holds a butterfly park with tropical plants and hundreds of exotic butterflies, attracting numerous tourists every year. Another location worth mentioning is the Bürresheim palace, which is a few kilometers away from Mayern and has a special, impressive baroque garden. Besides historical buildings and monuments from the past centuries, breathtaking events and music events make the district come alive. From motorsports to music events to traditional markets with decades of history, there is a rich and extensive offering for young and old. At markets such as the Michelsmarkt in Andernach, visitors from roughly 280 dealers are presented with products ranging from sheep’s wool socks to household goods and clothing; this tradition historically dates to the year 1407. In addition to Germany’s most popular open-air festival, Rock am Ring, with numerous international bands, “Nacht der Vulkane” (Volcano Night) is also one of the district’s most notable highlights. Visitors are given a greater understanding of key topics in history, volcanology, archaeology and geology in a week with hikes through the lovely volcano landscape.
In addition to all the aforementioned highlights, many different music festivals that are known beyond the district are organized in a breathtaking atmosphere every year. Many different music styles are popular, from jazz and swing to classic music and folk concerts.
Furthermore, delicious wines and the region’s particular culinary delicacies characterize the district. Events coupled with high-quality Mosel wines and excellent Mosel cuisine offer your taste buds a true experience.
Under the motto “Pflücken erlaubt” (take your pick), the city of Andernach is pursuing an entirely new concept for designing its public spaces. Organic-quality crop plants are grown in public spaces to bring back nature to the city and handle the issue of nutrition in a healthy and conscious manner.