City of Dahn

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City of Dahn
The heart of the Dahner Felsenland

Dahn,the pearl of the Wasgau, is located in the Palatinate Forest / Northern Vosges Nature Park. Founded in the Middle Ages, surrounded by castles, the state-recognized health resort is today the cultural and economic center of the Dahn Rock Country.

Hiking


Dahn hiking arena

Climbing


Climbing paradise Dahn

Biking


Palatinate Forest mountain bike park

Highlights

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South face to the east ridge (5+)

Wand-Tour „Anna Linn“ (7-)

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Life in Dahn

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  • Guided tour - The Jewish cemetery in Busenberg

    The Jewish cemetery is one of the most scenic cemeteries and was used by the communities of Busenberg, Dahn, Erlenbach and Vorderweidenthal. According to Jewish tradition, men are asked to wear a head covering. The tour is free.

    • 14:00 clock
    • Förderverein Landjudentum in Wasgau e. V.
  • Schlettenbacher Kerwe

    On August 15th & 16th, the local community and local clubs invite you to the Kerwe on the village square. Starts on Saturday, August 15, 2025. The citizens' association's drinks and food stands will open from 5 p.m. with live music. From 6.30 p.m. there is Kerwe-Rock with band HeggMac. From 8 p.m. the fire department's Kerwebar.

    • 17:00 o'clock
    • Local community and clubs
  • Taster

    Climbing experience day in the Palatinate Forest: test different climbing techniques, get to know abseiling, rope and safety techniques - under professional guidance.

  • Celebration of the Assumption of Mary

    Prepared and co-designed by women from the kfd, musically accompanied by Clemens Nikolaus. The spices brought with you are blessed. The kfd then invited everyone to coffee and cake on the church forecourt.

    • 9:00 o'clock
    • Saint Peter Parish
  • Hirzeckhaus - your destination on Sundays and public holidays

    Visit the PWV Bad Bergzabern hiking hut. On Sunday there is also bratwurst in a roll, steak in a roll or even with potato salad (while stocks last). Open from 11 a.m. Coordinates: 49.08888, 7.86830

  • Family climbing days

    Climbing for families: Parents with children (from 5 years old), grandparents with grandchildren - climb the sandstone cliffs of the Palatinate Wasgau together.

  • Barbecue evening

    Enjoy a short break in our beautiful place in the forest and enjoy our grilled specialties or our weekly changing special dish.

  • Guided hike Three Castles hike

    By shared/PWV bus to Gimbelhof - Col du Hohenbourg-Löwenstein-Hohenbourg-Maidenbrunnen-Col du Hohenbourg-Felsenpfad-Ferme Petit Fleck/Fleckenstein (refreshment stop)-Köhlerweg-Gimbelhof-Dahn 8 km Guide: Rudolf Dauenhauer

    • 13:00 'O clock
    • Participation in the hike is free; Any costs for travel and refreshments must be borne by yourself
    • Palatinate Forest Club Dahn E.V.
    • http://www.pwv-dahn.de
  • Etang de Fleckenstein

    The Wednesday hike leads from Hirschthal along the Sauer to the Etang de Fleckenstein on the Alsace side, where you can stop for refreshments.

    • 1:30 p.m.
    • PWV Niederschlettenbach
  • Hiking trip Amberg

    The PWV hiking trip runs from August 21st. until 23.8. to the Upper Palatinate to Amberg, as well as Franconian Switzerland. Departure on August 21st at 7 a.m. at the village square.

    • 7:00 a.m
    • PWV Niederschlettenbach
  • Folk music and crossover

    Concert by the *German Geordies* - sounds from many regions of Europe

    • 7:00 p.m.
    • German Geordies with the St.Ludwig circle of friends
  • Taster

    Climbing experience day in the Palatinate Forest: test different climbing techniques, get to know abseiling, rope and safety techniques - under professional guidance.

  • Climbing for kids

    Climbing, abseiling, practicing knots, getting to know climbing material – climbing day on natural rock for children. Also for children who are experienced in indoor climbing and want to venture outside.

  • Peter Keller Cup (table tennis - invitation tournament)

    In honor of our deceased club chairman Peter Keller, we are organizing a table tennis tournament with invited clubs. The supporting program includes morning pints, food and drinks, coffee and cake from 10 a.m., Rebknorze from 5 p.m., and bar service and light music in the evening

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PPC Erfweiler
  • Singing workshop with Oli Gier

    Sat, August 22nd 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Sun August 23rd. 10 - 12:30. Sing, sound, discover and have fun together. Singing as an expression of your own emotions and feelings. Breathing techniques, tone and healthy use of one's own voice are taught with ease and joy.

  • DANCE JOURNEY with Agnès

    “Movement is the language of the body and dancing is its melody.” Free dancing is offered without restrictions or judgments. Connect to your own body, find yourself and express your own emotions. No previous knowledge required. Registration: tanzalsreise @yahoo.com

  • Guided dwalking tours

    Day hike with car access - sandstone monolith on the Orleberg above Donsieders - hiking distance approx. 10 km - hiking guides: Klemm Helmut and Rita

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PWV Schindhard
  • Barbecue evening

    Enjoy a short break in our beautiful place in the forest and enjoy our grilled specialties or our weekly changing special dish.

  • Guided hike to the Felsentor via Neudahn Castle

    Nonnensteg-Äußermühle-Großthaler Hals-Neudahn Castle-Felsentor-Moosbachtal-PWV-Hütte *Im Schneiderfeld* (refreshment stop)-Dahn 11 km Guide: Rudolf Dauenhauer

    • 1:30 p.m.
    • Participation in the hike is free; Any costs for travel and refreshments must be borne by yourself
    • Palatinate Forest Club Dahn E.V.
    • http://www.pwv-dahn.de
  • Water connects - A journey through the meaning of water

    Under the title *Water connects*, the tour through Ludwigswinkel takes a look at the importance of water for a wide variety of life situations at various stations. The tour starts at the church *St. Ludwig* and ends at the engine shed.

    • 10:00 a.m
    • Municipality of Ludwigswinkel
  • Advanced course

    From the hall to the rock: crack climbing, chimney climbing, friction climbing, belay, top rope, abseiling, rope technique. For indoor climbers and beginner course graduates. 2 days.

  • Climbing course lead & technique

    Climb safely and learn to use mobile clamping devices. Friction and crack climbing in sandstone. 2 intensive days for advanced users.

  • Mobile backups & technology

    Advanced course: Climb safely without bolts - learn how to properly place wedges, friends, camalots and slings. Prerequisite: Advanced course. 2 days.

  • Barbecue evening

    Enjoy a short break in our beautiful place in the forest and enjoy our grilled specialties or our weekly changing special dish.

  • Guided Wednesday hike

    Wednesday hike for everyone with interesting and varied destinations and with a stop - hiking guides are the club's pensioners

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PWV Schindhard
  • Invitation to the Arche cafe meeting

    Cozy get -together with coffee and cake, entertaining conversations and a good mood.

    • 14:30
    • Prot. parish
  • Invitation to TuS on the terrace

    The TuS opens its terrace! In addition to our standard dishes, there is a special Greek grill plate. Come by and enjoy a lovely evening with good food and cool drinks on our terrace. We look forward to seeing you!

    • 6:00 p.m
    • TuS Rumbach
  • Climbing for kids

    Climbing, abseiling, practicing knots, getting to know climbing material – climbing day on natural rock for children. Also for children who are experienced in indoor climbing and want to venture outside.

  • Barbecue evening

    Enjoy a short break in our beautiful place in the forest and enjoy our grilled specialties or our weekly changing special dish.

  • Invitation to the seniors' afternoon

    Nice people - listen and tell your own stories - coffee and cake. We warmly invite our seniors. No upper or lower age restrictions. Nursing and support staff are also warmly invited. Access and sanitary facilities in our house are barrier-free.

    • 14:30
    • Catholic women's community Dahn - kfd
  • Taster

    Climbing experience day in the Palatinate Forest: test different climbing techniques, get to know abseiling, rope and safety techniques - under professional guidance.

  • Autumn children's festival

    Play - craft - discover. Come by our autumn children's festival! There will be a clown show with Mr. von Bauch, food and drink and much more. Please bring your own dishes! We look forward to seeing you!

  • Guided dwalking tours

    Day hike with car access - Zwewwlweg in Zeiskam - Ludwigsmühle - Zeiskamer Mühle - ehe. Ammunition bag - hiking distance approx. 13 km - hiking guide: Kunz Hans

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PWV Schindhard
  • Barbecue evening

    Enjoy a short break in our beautiful place in the forest and enjoy our grilled specialties or our weekly changing special dish.

  • Advanced course

    From the hall to the rock: crack climbing, chimney climbing, friction climbing, belay, top rope, abseiling, rope technique. For indoor climbers and beginner course graduates. 2 days.

  • Taster

    Climbing experience day in the Palatinate Forest: test different climbing techniques, get to know abseiling, rope and safety techniques - under professional guidance.

  • Sound journey event

    A meditative sound journey - a soothing break for body, mind and soul. The vibrations of the sounds can help you release stress and recharge your batteries. Deep relaxation in a calm, protected atmosphere. Bring comfortable clothing, yoga mat and blanket.

  • Mobile backups & technology

    Advanced course: Climb safely without bolts - learn how to properly place wedges, friends, camalots and slings. Prerequisite: Advanced course. 2 days.

  • Climbing course lead & technique

    Climb safely and learn to use mobile clamping devices. Friction and crack climbing in sandstone. 2 intensive days for advanced users.

  • Advanced course

    From the hall to the rock: crack climbing, chimney climbing, friction climbing, belay, top rope, abseiling, rope technique. For indoor climbers and beginner course graduates. 2 days.

  • Climbing for kids

    Climbing, abseiling, practicing knots, getting to know climbing material – climbing day on natural rock for children. Also for children who are experienced in indoor climbing and want to venture outside.

  • Invitation to TuS on the terrace

    The TuS is closing its terrace season! In addition to our standard dishes, there is a special: Bavarian delicacies. Come by and enjoy a lovely evening with good food and cool drinks on our terrace. The MusicDuo4You ensures the right atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you!

    • 6:00 p.m
    • TuS Rumbach
  • Guided Wednesday hike

    Wednesday hike for everyone with interesting and varied destinations and with a stop - hiking guides are the club's pensioners

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PWV Schindhard
  • Invitation to the Arche cafe meeting

    Cozy get -together with coffee and cake, entertaining conversations and a good mood.

    • 14:30
    • Prot. parish
  • Climbing course lead & technique

    Climb safely and learn to use mobile clamping devices. Friction and crack climbing in sandstone. 2 intensive days for advanced users.

  • Mobile backups & technology

    Advanced course: Climb safely without bolts - learn how to properly place wedges, friends, camalots and slings. Prerequisite: Advanced course. 2 days.

  • Invitation to the seniors' afternoon

    Nice people - listen and tell your own stories - coffee and cake. We warmly invite our seniors. No upper or lower age restrictions. Nursing and support staff are also warmly invited. Access and sanitary facilities in our house are barrier-free.

    • 14:30
    • Catholic women's community Dahn - kfd
  • Advanced course

    From the hall to the rock: crack climbing, chimney climbing, friction climbing, belay, top rope, abseiling, rope technique. For indoor climbers and beginner course graduates. 2 days.

  • Event Holy Shit

    Give a lecture on the topic of alternative sanitary solutions. Illustrated using our real laboratory and the experiences we have had so far. The focus is on *Innovative change in the sanitation industry - models for the future based on results from EU-funded research projects*.

  • Taster

    Climbing experience day in the Palatinate Forest: test different climbing techniques, get to know abseiling, rope and safety techniques - under professional guidance.

  • Guided dwalking tours

    Day hike with car access - Forest ball track near Wilgatswiesen - Deichenwand - Falkenburg castle ruins - Hiking distance approx. 10 km - Hiking guides: Chef Jürgen and Silvia

    • 10:00 a.m
    • PWV Schindhard
  • Family climbing days

    Climbing for families: Parents with children (from 5 years old), grandparents with grandchildren - climb the sandstone cliffs of the Palatinate Wasgau together.

  • Invitation to the Arche cafe meeting place

    Cozy get -together with coffee and cake, entertaining conversations and a good mood.

    • 14:30
    • Prot. parish
  • Invitation to the seniors' afternoon

    Nice people - listen and tell your own stories - coffee and cake. We warmly invite our seniors. No upper or lower age restrictions. Nursing and support staff are also warmly invited. Access and sanitary facilities in our house are barrier-free.

    • 14:30
    • Catholic women's community Dahn - kfd
  • Community local show of rabbit breeders

    Joint local show of the rabbit breeders of the clubs P 153 Fischbach, P 11 Busenberg, P 126 Dahn and P 26 Erfweiler! There will be around 150 rabbits from different breeds on display! For lunch there is rolled rabbit and cream roast with side dishes! Coffee and cake are offered in the afternoon!

    • 10:00 a.m
    • P 26 Erfweiler,P 126 Dahn,P 153 Fischbach,P 11 Busenberg
  • Invitation to the Arche cafe meeting

    Cozy get -together with coffee and cake, entertaining conversations and a good mood.

    • 14:30
    • Prot. parish
  • Invitation to the seniors' afternoon

    Nice people - listen and tell your own stories - coffee and cake. We warmly invite our seniors. No upper or lower age restrictions. Nursing and support staff are also warmly invited. Access and sanitary facilities in our house are barrier-free.

    • 14:30
    • Catholic women's community Dahn - kfd
  • Forest Christmas

    Enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in a fairytale setting with glittering lights and a wintery ambience. From 8:00 p.m. with live music.

  • Forest Christmas

    Enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in a fairytale setting with glittering lights and a wintery ambience. Santa Claus arrives at 4 p.m

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Our Team

The Dahn city council consists of 20 members and the city mayor. In this legislative period, these seats are divided into the following groups / Parties split:
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Holger Zwick

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Jens Kissel

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Jane Schäfer

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Alexander Fuhr

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Bianka Meigel

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Manuel Schwamm

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Annette Zapp

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Winfried Burkhart

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Marco Meyer

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Georg Amberger

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Stefan Traxel

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Georg Schreiner

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Wolfgang Berger

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Etienne Scheiber

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Verena Blank

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Dirk Wadle

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Sandra Laux

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Michael Zobeley

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Maximilian Barlang

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Daniela Fuhr

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Pasquale Maiellaro

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