If you like history and ancient buildings this is a great place to go, a church that at the very beginning of the construction it was a castle. When you are inside you are able to see how some of the walls are just rock of the mountain. Very interesting place with an amazing story. We had an excellent guide that explained every single corner of the place. The tour was made in German and one of our friends translated in to English. I didn’t ask if they offer a tour in English but I think it should be possible. The best way to go inside is to order a tour, is nothing expensive but you need to consider that is at least for 8 people.

We truly enjoyed this beautiful museum and the variety and wealth of gemstones they had on display. The variety and variance was stunning, we couldn't get over how beautiful some of the stones were. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we definitely recommend a visit!

Very informative tour through the mine and for a little bit extra you can try your luck on the gemstone field and look for your own gemstones. There are two separate areas, one for kids and another for adults. The ticket booth also has a little gift area and you can also by some snacks.

This has to be the quaintest, cutest castle I’ve ever visited. I came here with two of my daughters ages 5 and 3 years with VERY limited time (30 minutes) due to having tours at the nearby mines and having left the house on preschooler time. I had read conflicting reviews about parking near the castle but found a small nearby lot on Google maps and parked there, about 2 minutes walk from the castle. Once up close I saw I could definitely have parked closer, but the short walk was nice anyway. There was a good amount of construction going on to the castle exterior which made photo taking less than ideal but obviously we are thankful for the work they were doing! We walked around outside for a few minutes enjoying the amazing view of Schloss Bosselstein and the valley then went through the castle gate. First you walk through the outdoor courtyard which has very patio seating with a great atmosphere and view. I wish we could have sat and relaxed for a few minutes there, it was so peaceful! Then we went into the interior of the castle. We were met by a very kind, warm woman who spoke great English and assured me we could see the whole castle in our time constraints. She gave me my ticket (I was 3 euro, my kids were free) and a piece of paper that explained the Rooms in English and off we went. I would guess there are about 10 rooms total but they are all in great repair (I assume reconstructed) and beautifully decorated. I could have lingered at least an hour overall but we just barely saw the whole castle in the time we had. The bathrooms were clean. Overall this was a fantastic little castle to visit, and I can’t wait to come back!

(Translated by Google) Idar-Oberstein - Bosselstein castle ruins. Located above the Nahe Valley and the Oberstein district, this castle ruin has a beautiful panoramic location. The castle was built around 1150 and was inhabited by the Lords of Stein until around 1600. After that, the castle was left to decay, so that today only a few walls and part of the tower remain. Since the Felsenkirche and Oberstein Castle are in the immediate vicinity, these excursion destinations can be easily combined. (Original) Idar-Oberstein - Burgruine Bosselstein. Oberhalb des Nahetals und dem Stadtteil Oberstein gelegen liegt diese Burgruine in schöner Aussichtslage. Erbaut wurde die Burg um 1150 und bewohnt durch die Herren von Stein bis ca. 1600. Danach wurde die Burg dem Verfall überlassen, sodass heute nur noch ein paar Mauern und ein Teil des Turms erhalten ist. Da die Felsenkirche und das Schloß Oberstein in unmittelbarer Nähe liegen sind diese Ausflugsziele gut kombinierbar.

Small museum, but the stones are amazing! Get a little bit of history about the stones in Idar-Oberstein!!

Very informative tour through the mine and for a little bit extra you can try your luck on the gemstone field and look for your own gemstones. There are two separate areas, one for kids and another for adults. The ticket booth also has a little gift area and you can also by some snacks.

The edelstein ( gems) adventure route is nice for kids ( especially) and the store is quite large. I did get the feeling their inventory is more targeted at jewelry as opposed to some years ago. When you enter there is a big room to your left wich is closed for general public ( especially kids) but if your a collector or serious buyer they will open it for you. Here you can find the bigger gems and crystals.

really interesting place. guid was very kind, involved. good English & German language skills. possibility to see and try to do some things how it was a lot of years ago

This complex has a mine museum with tours a man-made lake, a playground, and a restaurant. We ate at the brewery. The food was excellent, service was good. One staff member spoke English well and helped us. You can walk around the grounds which include a small man-made lake and a playground. It seems to also be used as a private event venue. There’s plenty of parking. You can see the complex from the road above, the parking lot is just below the road.

Best place ever in town