The photo shows an aerial view of the Idar district. The yellow-painted high-rise building of the diamond and gemstone exchange can be seen in the center of the photo.

Building plots

Building plots

Living in the national park town of Idar-Oberstein

The national park town of Idar-Oberstein has a lot to offer and each residential area has its own characteristic features. Due to the extreme topography, which can be traced back to volcanic origins, the town consists of 13 districts, some of which have considerable differences in altitude. Numerous residential areas are located on high ground and offer a charming view of the districts in the valley. Whether close to nature or urban, there is something for everyone. Sports and leisure facilities, numerous sports and other clubs, social facilities for families and senior citizens as well as stores for everyday needs can be found in almost all districts.

Cultural events ranging from music to singing, theater, cabaret, carnival and dance provide constant variety in the gemstone and jewelry city. As a city with around 1,000,000 day visitors per year, there are numerous sights and facilities in the city area that provide for leisure activities and physical well-being. Two pedestrian zones invite you to stroll and linger.

A well-developed daycare and school landscape, the Idar-Oberstein Clinic in the immediate vicinity in combination with affordable building land prices and rents are further points in favor of living in the national park town of Idar-Oberstein. The broadband network in the town of Idar-Oberstein is already very well developed and thus promotes living and working in the countryside.



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