"Hidden Southern Palatinate jewel Gleisweiler" Gleisweiler by Trekki

Gleisweiler Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 37 photos

When we visited several of the small typical wine villages of southern Palatinate in between Neustadt (and der Weinstraße) and Landau, we also did a detour to see how we would like Gleisweiler. It turned out to become my most favourite village in this region. I don’t know what it was, maybe because it is tucked away from the Wine Route or maybe because it does not show off so much as the others do, especially nearby Rhodt. It is cute, lovely, overgrown with plants and wine without being too pompous, it has a noble hidden elegance.

And... it is home to one of our German political veterans, one who was very muc polarising and aggressive in his political past as member of our right wing party, but one who is now one of our main antagonists of globalisation and very much liberal: Heiner Geissler. I hated him when I was young but since some time I realised what he stands for now and admire him very much for his very witty spirit and political and social engagement.

If you wish to, follow my suggested tour and start with the first to-do tip here and continue by following the respective links at the end of each tip. At the end, I link back to my intro page.

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Last visit to Gleisweiler: Jul 2011
Intro Updated Jan 8, 2012
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It isn’t “Palatine Nizza” without reason... Favorites (2)

The village is often called “Palatinate’s Nizza (Nice)”, which refers to the very mild climate. Palatinate is blessed... more travel advice

Charming footpathh and former creek - Gleisweiler

Charming historical village creek Local Customs (2)

The former village creek is almost still there, although no water is running anymore, except maybe during rainy season.... more travel advice

Sandstone fountain in Gleisweiler - Gleisweiler

One of the main sandstone fountains Local Customs (2)

With sandstone being the most prominent building material in Palatinate, it was being used for decorating the centre of... more travel advice

Happy riding in Gleisweiler :) - Gleisweiler

Cute monument to the riding school Things to Do (5)

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Written Aug 16, 2011

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Maryimelda May 17, 2012 at 11:43 PM

Gleisweiler is sensational Ingrid. Just my kind of town. As usual you have really captured the colours. Well done. Kate
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balhannah Feb 10, 2012 at 2:45 AM

What a gorgeous town! I adore the little Protestant church!
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Beausoleil Jan 31, 2012 at 2:41 PM

What a pretty town. All the little towns here are so pretty. How do you ever decide which ones to visit? You're lucky since you live near enough to visit all of them. I have definitely put Deidesheim and Frensheim on my list.
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toonsarah Oct 24, 2011 at 4:24 AM

What a lovely small town - a "hidden jewel" as you so rightly say :-) Like you I would love to drink coffee in that small square with the fountain and shady willow tree!
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globetrott Sep 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

Oh, I see its home of H. Geissler, he was guest in my hotel here in Switzerland some weeks ago ! Nobody here knew him except me, not even my german collegues here ever heared his name...
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Nemorino Aug 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

So this is where Heiner Geißler lives! Though I otherwise never watch television, I spent several entire days watching his “Schlichtung” in Stuttgart. It was fascinating but I was *extremely* dissatisfied with his recommendations at the end. I hope he will finally retire now (he’s ten years older than I am, for heaven’s sake) and just write books or something. -- Too bad the paper museum in Gleisweiler was closed, since I know that you would be especially interested in that, like the ones in Italy and Sweden. (Have you noticed that we can write longer comments now? This just changed a day or two ago.)
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richiecdisc Aug 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Another charming jaunt close to home with some lovely photos despite an overcast day.
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mircaskirca Aug 16, 2011 at 11:19 PM

Cute little village with stone footpaths and lovely architectural details, overgrown with plants... and I love the monument to the riding school :)
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willy_wonka Aug 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

these little palatine towns are definitely a feast on the eyes! such a nice region to explore!