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Place in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Bad Kreuznach is a spa town on the river Nahe located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region (Rheinland-Pfalz) of Germany and is the center of the Nahe wine region. With a lengthy history as a center for baths and spas, Bad Kreuznach is where the region's best restaurants and hotels are.
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Reputed to be the residence of the magician Johannes Faust in the 16th century
Spa Quarter
Bridge Houses
Unique site which date back to the 1400s and are represented in the town's coat of arms.
Of particular note. The museum, built on a former smallholding, exhibits artifacts from excavations carried out in Kreuznach and the surrounding area, where a Roman villa was also uncovered. Of particular interest are the 3rd century mosaic floors, including one depicting Oceanus, the sea god in his element, and one depicting gladiators in combat. A Roman heating system (hypocaust) has also been uncovered for display. From here, you can enjoy a stroll in the park with its tropical trees and ponds, and visit the castle park museum.
The staff speaks fluent English, as this town used to service a U.S. Army base. The menus are bilingual as well. The food is traditional German cuisine and will make you cry out of sheer joy. This is the place you take friends and relatives to eat to show how wise you are. Der Wolpertinger is a mythological creature with sharp canines and wings.
Micro brewery with a restaurant serving classic German dishes. Modern building, beer garden by the river in summer.
It is a well priced hotel with friendly staff and nice rooms in Obermoschel (10km from Bad Kreuznach). They have a restaurant and sauna facilities.
By car
From the A 60 just south of Bingen, take the B 41 toward Bad Sobernheim.
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Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) · International · HHN
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