Places to Visit in the Vulkaneifel

The Jungferweiher, a re-flooded dry maar located north of the Ulmener Maar, is known for its richness in migratory birds and serves as a source of drinking water for the Cochem-Zell district.

Pass through the gateway to the centuries-old Himmerod Abbey and discover a time that seems long forgotten. The thick walls and small monastery farms of the Cistercian Abbey in the Salm Valley give you contemplative moments in the middle of the GesundLand Vulkaneifel.

The highest elevation of the Mosenberg group has an observation tower. A 360° view over the Volcanic Eifel is worth the steep climb.

the hidden maar

In 1787, Elector Clemens Wenzeslaus had the “Small Kurhaus” built according to plans by the court architect Andreas Gärtner in the style of the early French-inspired classicism.

The health resort in the Volcanic Eifel with the "Eifel eyes"

The castle has been destroyed many times, most recently in the Palatinate War of Succession in 1689 by French troops of Louis XIV, like most Eifel castles. Today only a ring wall and a basement tower with shooting ranges are preserved from the former, probably over 1000 years old Burganlage.

The historic Birgel watermill is a unique mill experience centre and the largest in Europe. The four mills are still in operation today: mustard mill, grain mill, oil mill and sawmill.

"From farm to spa" - this is the name for one of the five sections of the Manderscheid Museum of Local History. But counts, knights and servants also play an important role.

Outside the village of Dockweiler, to the south-east in the forest area, you will find the Dockweiler "Drees". The iron-rich mineral water bubbles out near the "Hasbach".