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All hobby mineralogists, gemstone lovers, treasure hunters and mineral collectors should take the opportunity to visit the Freisen Mineral Club’s 27th annual Mineral Fair, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the town hall (Bruchwaldhalle) in Freisen.
“Take a journey to explore an extraordinary exhibit, which will fascinate you,” said Wolfgang Diehl, a member of the Freisen Mineral Club. “It will take you through the beautiful world and intriguing secrets of precious stones and minerals, such as agates, amethysts, jasper and other quartzes.”
The region around the towns of Freisen, Baumholder and Idar-Oberstein has been famous for centuries for its beautiful gemstones.
“The existence of the gemstones and mines is in fact the reason for the foundation of the Idar-Oberstein gemstone industry,” Mr. Diehl said.
About 50 exhibitors and sellers from various European countries will display their minerals and, of course, all minerals are on sale.
The admission to the fair is €2 for adults and free for children under 14.
During the fair, the club’s own mineral museum, located close to the town hall, is also open to the public.
“The museum displays all the treasures collected by our club members during past decades,” Mr. Diehl said. Admission to the museum is free.
Freisen is located about 8 kilometers southwest of Baumholder. To get to Freisen, travel from Landstuhl north on autobahn A62. Directional signs are posted and will lead to the event.
For more information, visit www.mineralienverein-freisen.de.
(Courtesy of the Freisen Mineral Club)
