As part of the urban redevelopment of the Archaeological Zone Kaiser- pfalz Ingelheim, the plan of the Kaiserpfalz became visible in the road surface did. From this point of view the pavement mark is up the slope particularly easy to see. White travertine slabs show the course early medieval foundations from the construction phase around 800, which are today located below modern roads and paths. So be here under among other things, the course and the dimensions of the semicircular building are recognizable, although In this area there are no more remains of the wall above ground. the light gray paving stones mark the base of the Carolingian Palatinate complex. The view over the square also shows blue-gray basalt pavement. This darker pavement illustrates the area around which the imperial Palatinate had been expanded from 1160 onwards. The course of the Hohenstaufen defensive walls trace dark basalt slabs. This is especially good on the Zuckerberg, above the square to see. There is the layout of a former tower the Staufer fortification by basalt plates in the street pavement recognizable did.

The information boards and compass table at this station invite you to a Search for traces in the monument area.

Imperial Palace from above

Öffnungszeiten

  • 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024
  • 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024

    The Kaiserpfalz Archaeological Zone (AZK) is freely accessible at all times, as the individual monuments are located in a residential area (hall area). Some presentation areas can be visited in full every day during the following opening hours:

    Opening hours: Outdoor areas of the Imperial Palace monuments (Aula regia, Heidesheimer Tor)

    April-October: Mon-Thu from 10 am to 5 pm, Fri-Sun and on public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm

    November-March: Tue-Sun and on public holidays 10am-4pm

    Most of the presentation areas in the Imperial Palace area are barrier-free. The warm air heating and Jewish cemetery area is expected to be closed until 2024 for safety reasons and due to urgently needed renovation work.

    Opening hours: Visitor centre and museum at the Imperial Palace

    April-October: Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun and on public holidays 10am-6pm

    November-March: Tue-Sun and on public holidays 10am-4pm

    The visitor centre and museum at the Kaiserpfalz, the Saalkirche church and the theme house in the Heidesheimer Tor monument area are closed on Mondays.

    The Saalkirche church is open on Sundays from 11.30 am from April to October.

    The Museum bei der Kaiserpfalz is closed between 23 December and 5 January.

  • 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024