Urbar combines views of the Rhine with a local history that goes back to 1204. Its terraced position above the right bank of the Rhine offers views of Koblenz, the river and the Rhine island of Niederwerth. The protected Mallendarer Bachtal valley, historic ecclesiastical landmarks and a regular sing-along gathering add to the picture. If you are looking for a destination where landscape and cultural history stand side by side, Urbar offers several distinct points of interest.
Landscape between the village and the valley
Urbar’s terraced position above the right bank of the Rhine offers views of Koblenz, the Rhine and the Rhine island of Niederwerth. The Mallendarer Bachtal valley, which belongs to Urbar, offers a different landscape: it is a nearby recreational area under landscape protection and invites visitors to take walks. The views and the valley thus offer two distinct landscape experiences: panoramic views of the Rhine and the island, on the one hand, and walks in a protected recreational area, on the other. When planning your trip, you can consider whether the open Rhine landscape or the valley as a walking area should play a greater role in your stay.
Traces of local history
Urbar’s history is closely connected with the Besselich Monastery Estate, first mentioned in a document in 1204. After it was sold to Günter Rombelsheim, the estate was listed as a protected monument. The main street is also home to a Neo-Gothic brick wayside chapel with a statue of the enthroned Virgin Mary dating from the 14th century. Another historical landmark is the new Church of St. Peter and Paul, consecrated by Bishop Dr. Stephan Ackermann on 22 May 2022. These landmarks span very different periods: Besselich represents the earliest written history, the chapel an artwork from the 14th century, and the church consecration an event of the 21st century.
A regular cultural event
On the first Monday of every month, music enthusiasts from Urbar meet at Kultur-Gut, at Hauptstraße 12, to sing together. This recurring gathering offers a different focus from the village’s architectural and artistic history. If you would like to include it in your travel plans, check the details in advance, as schedules can change.
Cultural history in the wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz
The wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz also encompasses other cultural and historical themes. Genovevaburg Castle is one of Mayen’s landmarks and was built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier. Sayn Ironworks offers a different historical focus: it is an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the only monument in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive this distinction. Following restoration, modern exhibitions and multimedia presentations invite visitors to explore the site; Sayn Ironworks also offers guided tours and creative workshops. Thus, medieval castle history and industrial heritage stand side by side as distinct cultural themes in the wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz.
Choosing Urbar as a place to stay
If you are looking for hotels in Urbar, you can choose the location based on your travel priorities: views of the Rhine and Niederwerth, walks in the Mallendarer Bachtal valley, or cultural and historical landmarks. This way, you can start your search by deciding which side of Urbar you would like to shape your stay.
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