Places to Visit in the Vulkaneifel

Waterlogging of the dried up maar lake led to its present state.

At the foot of the Falkenlay rock there are smaller stone age caves. Their settllement between 4,000 and 2,000 BC by Stone Age hunters was proven by corresponding finds. The caves can be reached via the "HeimatSpur Geo-Route", "HeimatSpur Wasserfall-Erlebnisroute" hiking trails.

The Pulvermaar, an almost circular lake with 74 m deep blue water surrounded by steep slopes and beautiful beech forest, invites you to swim in a unique natural setting.

Photo and film museumKurfuerstenstr. 70, Bad Bertrich The private photo and film museum has opened its doors to the interested public. The Eischen family has collected well over 2,500 exhibits from the world of photographers and filmmakers. These include valuable exhibits such as Lanterna Magicas, old film and cinema projectors or laboratory equipment. Upon request, Ms. Eliane Eischen-Küntsch will guide you through the museum.

Above the spa garden, naturally occurring Buxus Sempervirens (evergreen boxwood), popularly known as "Palm", grow on the slope. It is one of the largest areas of boxwood north of the Alps.

Adventure Minigolf is the perfect combination of nature, sport and adventure.

The 566-meter-high, erosion-shaped volcanic cone is home to the impressive millstone caves, where angular lava clinker and porous rock provide an impressive insight into the volcanic past of the region.

The Niederburg, first mentioned in a document in 1173, was always owned by the Manderscheider dynasty of counts. Here you can get a hands-on experience of the Middle Ages! Especially at the annual "Historical Ford Festival" on the last weekend in August.

Explore the origins of the massive Strohn Lava Bomb on-site and witness the power of volcanism in the Eifel region firsthand.

Enjoy the calming effect of nature in the Bad Bertrich spa garden. The chirping of birds, the splendour of the blossoms and the rays of the sun make the spa garden a favourite place for all those who enjoy spending time in nature. From time to time you can enjoy concerts in the most beautiful atmosphere in the spa garden. The Glauber's salt spring invites you to take a drinking cure.