Auswanderermuseum, Oberalben
The Emigration Museum is located in a former barn in Oberalben near Lichtenberg Castle.
The areas of travelling musicians and emigrants were closely intertwined in the 19th century. The history, social background and effects of the emigration movement are presented.
Temporary exhibitions on the subject of emigration complement the presentation.
Opening times
Closed today
Open at Oct 18, 2026 from Sun 14:00–17:00
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Open at Nov 01, 2026 from Sun 14:00–17:00
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Open at Nov 15, 2026 from Sun 14:00–17:00
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Open at Dec 06, 2026 from Sun 14:00–17:00
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Open at Dec 20, 2026 from Sun 14:00–17:00
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1st + 3rd Sunday of the month from 2-5 pm and by appointment.
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Auswanderermuseum, Oberalben
Coordinates
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49.578623, 7.400483
DMS
49°34'43.0"N 7°24'01.7"E
UTM
32U 384370 5493010
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Recommendations nearby
Road Bike
· Pfalz
From Lichtenberg Castle through the Baumholder military training area
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
35.7 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
565 m
Descent
564 m
Varied route through quaint villages with a crossing of the Baumholder military training area.
from Achim Später,
GIS-Dienstleistungen und Konzepte
Hiking Trail
· Pfälzer Bergland and Donnersberg
Körborn - Lichtenberg Castle and Fritz Wunderlich
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
Distance
7.2 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
183 m
Descent
183 m
A beautiful circular hiking route to Lichtenberg Castle.
from Maike Stolz/Juergen Wachowski,
Pfälzer Bergland Tourismus GmbH
Auswanderermuseum, Oberalben
Hauptstraße 3b
66871 Oberalben
+49 6381 47853 http://www.auswanderermuseum.de E-mail: kontakt@auswanderermuseum.de
66871 Oberalben
+49 6381 47853 http://www.auswanderermuseum.de E-mail: kontakt@auswanderermuseum.de
Maps and trails
Road Bike
· Pfalz
From Lichtenberg Castle through the Baumholder military training area
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
35.7 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
565 m
Descent
564 m
Varied route through quaint villages with a crossing of the Baumholder military training area.
from Achim Später,
GIS-Dienstleistungen und Konzepte
Hiking Trail
· Pfälzer Bergland and Donnersberg
Körborn - Lichtenberg Castle and Fritz Wunderlich
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
Distance
7.2 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
183 m
Descent
183 m
A beautiful circular hiking route to Lichtenberg Castle.
from Maike Stolz/Juergen Wachowski,
Pfälzer Bergland Tourismus GmbH

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