Kirchheimbolanden

Mozart’s stays: 23.1. - 29.1.1778

W.A. Mozart came to Kirchheimbolanden around his 22nd birthday at the invitation of Princess Caroline of Nassau-Weilburg on January 23, 1778. He brought along Aloysia, the love of his youth from Mannheim, and her father, Fridolin Weber. They were very probably given accommodation at the "Alte Post", which was torn down in 1973. On January 29, 1778, the journey drew to an end, and the Mozarts returned to Mannheim via Worms. 

In his letter of February 4, 1778, Mozart wrote about his experiences in Kirchheimbolanden, mentioning that he performed music in the palace twelve times in all and that he played once in St. Paul's Church on the famous 1745 Stumm organ. Since 1943 it has officially been called the "Mozart Organ", a fact which saved it from being destroyed during the war. 

Since 1994 the Palace, once again in its original U-shape, has served as a retirement home. Two original baroque wrought-iron gates have both been restored and erected in their original places. In his letter Mozart talks about attending services at the Catholic Church, known as "Our Lady's Church".