Living in Neustadt

Neustadt with its 56.000 inhabitants is a medium size town along the German wine route. It´s located in the heart of the Palatinate and has nine incorporated neighbouring wine villages with more than 2.000 hectares of vines and a massive wine culture.

It´ s a place where life is bliss and where people want to spend their holidays.
First documented around 1100 the town has been of great importance again and again throughout history.

Today there are historic documents relating to Neustadt that are well worth exploring. For instance, the historic old part of the town boasts the largest and oldest collection of half-timbered buildings in the whole of the Palatinate region.

Traditions and culture are reflected at the numerous wine festivals and cultural events such as musical performances, gastronomic extravaganzas, markets, readings, theatre performances (including open air) and the largest vintners´ procession during the German Wine Harvest Festival in October.
The hustle and bustle of life in Neustadt can be found in the lanes and places around the historic market square, the “Juliusplatz” and the gothic “Stiftskirche” ( the town´s symbol).

It is especially lively on market days when local traders set up their stalls offering Palatinate specialities. The catholic “Marien” church in neo-gothic style is close by. Situated just off the main square are narrow lanes with half timbered houses and small courtyards where cultural life takes place particularly during the courtyard culture event (“Hofkultur”).

For further information relating to accommodation, travel details, guided guest tours, etc.. contact the Tourist-Information: Tel. 0049 6232 926892 or email: touristinfo@neustadt.pfalz.com