Nohfelden

Nohfelden is a municipality inside the district of Sankt Wendel, in Saarland, Germany. It is located about 15 kilometres north of Sankt Wendel, and 20 kilometres southwest of Idar-Oberstein. It was formed throughout administrative reform in January, 1974 from the merger of 13 previously impartial municipalities. Surface unearths from the Celtic and Roman instances had been discovered or excavated in Bosen, Eisen, Eiweiler, Mosberg-Richweiler, Neunkirchen, Nohfelden, Selbach, Sotern, Turkismühle, Walhausen and Wolfersweiler. The Nohfelden castle changed into first referred to in 1286 and a Nohfelden magistracy in 1372.

The Nohfelden landmark, constructed in 1285 by way of Wilhelm Bossel von Stein. After a lavish recuperation, most effective the 20-meter-high maintain may be visible, which serves as a exceptional lookout tower. Numerous events take location annually on the castle. The citadel summer season starts offevolved on May 1 and lasts till October. In this romantic setting, there may be also the opportunity for weddings. A historical church from 1788 whose tower foundations date lower back to the twelfth century. The tower itself is from 1586. It is a simple village church with old wooden stalls and a Stumm organ from 1834. Guided excursions of church and organ are provided and there are ordinary concerts. From May to October, the church is open at some stage in the day. In the winter months it is feasible to go to with the aid of appointment.