Walking through time

This beautiful route will guide through Blieskastel's past and its stunning buildings, starting from the 17th century until today

Starting at a view point you can get a first overview of the city and its rich history. Since the city has changed its affiliation several times, there is much to learn and plenty more to see. In this tour you can discover the different places that are considered still standing testimonies of its history.
The stops are mainly from the Baroque period, as the counts of the time Von der Leyen had a strong influence on the city which is considered one of the best-preserved baroque towns in southwest Germany.

Afterwards you visit the impressive castle church and walk down to the city center and the old city, past numerous heritage-protected buildings like the remains and still intact buildings of the castle complex.

In the city you get a brief overview of the National Socialist era by visiting the art project Stolpersteine.

Passing the parade square, you finally visit the oldest fountains in the old town part of Blieskastel where you can sit down for a snack.

Choosing this tour will take you right back in time.