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Japanese Garden

Photo: Harald Kröher

The Japanese Garden in Kaiserslautern is the largest enclosed Japanese garden of its kind in all of Europe. Whether teahouse, pond, or moss and rock gardens – it offers many exotic and Far Eastern photo opportunities.

The perfect time of year for photography: May to October

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Hexenklamm

Wasserfall in der Hexenklamm bei Pirmasens
Photo: Harald Kröher

The „Hexenklamm“ gorge near Gersbach/Pirmasens is now a registered natural monument. Numerous small waterfalls and rock formations offer interesting photographic opportunities with a varied interplay of light and shadow.

The perfect time of year for photography: Depending on the water level of the stream, all year round, even in ice and snow.

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Herzogplatz

Photo: Harald Kröher

The Herzogplatz in Zweibrücken is lined with impressive Baroque buildings, which today house, among other things, the city administration. Its location on the Schwarzbach stream and the adjacent Hallplatz square with the King Ludwig Fountain makes it a beautiful spot for photographs.

The perfect time of year for photography: May-June & September-October

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Erdekaut Adventure Landscape

See in der Erdekaut mit rosagefärbtem Himmel
Photo: Harald Kröher

After the closure of the mining operation (clay pit), the now distinctive Erdekaut adventure landscape was created on the site near Eisenberg. Here, a wide variety of flora and fauna can be photographed, reflected in the water.

The perfect time of year for photography: all year round

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Mehlinger Heide

Photo: Andreas Gläser

The Mehlinger Heide area was originally used as a military training ground. It was only after the withdrawal of the French armed forces that the present-day, very biodiverse nature reserve, one of the largest heathlands in southern Germany, came into being.

The perfect time of year for photography: August to October

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Remigiusberg

Photo: Harald Kröher

The Remigiusberg is located in the district of Kusel and, in addition to the Remigius Chapel and the Old Provost’s House, is also home to Michelsburg Castle. Here, the interplay of secular and ecclesiastical buildings can be captured photographically.

The perfect time of year for photography: May-June & very good in October-November

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Wegelnburg Castle

Photo: Harald Kröher

Wegelnburg Castle is the highest castle in the Palatinate. Its proximity to the French border, along with other castles in both the Western Palatinate and France, makes it an interesting subject for photographs.

The perfect time of year for photography: May & September-October, but also in December when there is snow.

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