Discover Polch

Get to know Polch through a range of experiences: the parish church of St. Stephen adds an architectural highlight, Christinas Stube brings together historical everyday objects and dolls, and the Traumpfädchen Paradiesweg leads out into the countryside. Cultural history and an easy circular hike offer very different inspiration for planning a trip.

Church and historical collections

The two eastern towers of the Catholic parish church of St. Stephen stand out and can be seen from afar. The church was built between 1849 and 1852. Anyone interested in a place’s architecture will find a striking building here, along with a clear timeframe for its construction.

At Christinas Stube, the local history museum in Polch, visitors encounter a range of objects that offer a glimpse into everyday life. On display are original furniture, kitchen equipment, porcelain and pictures. Some of the furniture dates from 1870 to 1910. The collection also includes dolls from Thuringian doll manufactories and artist dolls, as well as dollhouses dating from 1880 to 1930. Visitors can also see small beds and the cosy furnished parlour. Bringing furniture, household objects and dollhouses together makes Christinas Stube a vivid cultural destination for anyone who wants to discover historical objects and detailed collections.

On foot along the Traumpfädchen Paradiesweg

The Traumpfädchen Paradiesweg Polch offers a different focus. This easy circular hike is 7.2 kilometres long and starts and ends at the car park by the Schützenhalle (Am Blumenberg) in Polch. Natural trails pass through fields and countryside, by gnarled trees and along the Polcher Bach. Along the way, there are views across the Maifeld. The route combines exercise in the fresh air with scenic impressions, while the church and museum turn attention to architecture and historical collections. Which side of Polch appeals to you most can shape the character of your day trip.

Culture in the wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz

The wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz also offers a variety of cultural themes. Genovevaburg Castle was built in 1280 by Heinrich von Finstingen, Archbishop of Trier. Sayner Hütte is an anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage and the only monument in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive this distinction. Following restoration work, modern exhibitions and multimedia presentations invite visitors to explore; guided tours and creative workshops are also available. Another historical highlight is Sayn Abbey: it was founded around 1200, and its abbey church was consecrated in 1202. The exterior paintings dating from around 1255 are considered the best-preserved examples of their kind from the High Middle Ages in Germany. At the Geyser Museum, five exhibition areas explain how the world’s highest cold-water geyser works. These examples broaden the view of the wider destination of Mayen-Koblenz, encompassing architectural, industrial and natural history.

Choose Polch as your destination

These different themes give you a concrete basis for deciding which experiences you want to shape your trip.

Discover more destinations: Kirchwald, Mendig, Kobern-Gondorf, Koblenz, Kottenheim, Alken, Oberfell, Münstermaifeld.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Mayen-Koblenz.