Vallendar, Administrative municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Vallendar is a municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate that sits along the eastern Rhine riverbank, mixing residential neighborhoods with commercial areas. The town has distinct districts and benefits from its proximity to the larger city of Koblenz nearby.
The earliest records mention it between 830 and 840 AD as property of the Archbishop of Trier. In 1856 it gained municipal status under Prussian rule, establishing its modern administrative structure.
The Schoenstatt Movement established its spiritual center here, shaping the character of the town and drawing pilgrims and visitors seeking religious connection. This faith-based community remains a defining presence in daily life.
The town connects easily via the B42 highway and the Rheinstrecke railway line with direct access to Koblenz. Visitors will find good train connections and road access for exploring the area.
The WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management is based here and ranks among the leading business schools in German-speaking countries. This renowned institution shapes the town's educational character and attracts students from around the world.
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Schoenstatt Shrine
1.6 km
Anbetungskirche
1.5 km
Graswerth
1.9 km
Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm
857 m
St. Georg
890 m
Pilgerkirche
1.2 km
Castellum of Ferbach
4.2 km
Freibad Vallendar
1.6 km
Synagogue (Vallendar)
116 m
St. Marzellinus und Petrus
328 m
Jüdischer Friedhof
591 m
Jüdischer Friedhof
1.1 km
Insel Graswerth
1.9 kmFeisternachtbachtal
3.2 kmRheinnieder bei Vallendar
1.5 kmHühner-Berg
2.6 kmReitert
3 kmMissionszentrale der Schönstätter Marienschwestern
1.4 kmWeitersburg (Samian Ware Discovery Site)
2.2 kmAugustinerchorfrauenstift Schönstatt
723 mHeimatmuseum der Stadt Vallendar
183 mFranziskanerinnenkloster Besselich, Urbar
1.5 kmZisterzienserinnenkloster Niederwerth (zeitweilig Augustinerchorherren)
895 mScenic viewpoint
1.4 kmAussichtspunkt Vallendar - Aussichtsplattform
964 mScenic viewpoint
4.4 kmScenic viewpoint
3.4 kmWayside cross
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