Welcome to Idar-Oberstein

The central location right in the heart of Europe, in the very middle between the Rhine/Main area and Lorraine or Luxembourg respectively makes it easy to get here via the European network of routes.

From the international airports of Frankfurt, Luxembourg and Saarbruck, Idar-Oberstein is only about an hours drive away. The newly developing Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, is also only 20km away, providing all requirements needed for scheduled, chartered or private flights.

The Idar-Oberstein airfield located in the Göttschied part of the city also offers comfortable facilities for private and taxi aircraft. We would be pleased to organize a personal transportation service for you to make your journey here as pleasant as possible.

Frankfurt, the international pivot point for rail travel, provides a direct connection to Idar-Oberstein every two hours. Trains on the Mainz / Saarbruck stretch even operate on an hourly schedule. Modern express trains make it easy to come here from all major European cities.

Tourist Information Opening Hours:
15.3.-31.10: Mo.-Fr. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekend/Official holidays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1.11.-14.3: Mo.-Fr. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advent saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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