Idar-Oberstein

The Nahe River defines the setting of Idar-Oberstein — its narrow valley, enclosed by wooded heights, gathers the town along the water and beneath steep rock faces. Modern Idar-Oberstein was formed in 1933 through the merger of Idar and Oberstein, and its identity has long been tied to gemstone cutting and trade. Above Oberstein, the rock-hewn Felsenkirche is set into the cliff, while the ruins of Bosselstein Castle and Oberstein Castle rise nearby. The German Gemstone Museum traces the craft that brought this part of Rhineland-Palatinate international renown. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Idar-Oberstein and the Naheland.

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