All Tips at a Glance
Whether it’s family hikes, wildlife parks, or natural outdoor pools: The Vulkaneifel is perfect for outings with the whole family! Here you’ll find nearly 200 great tips for day trips with kids in the Eifel that are sure to make their eyes light up.
How about, for example, a trip to the Ulmener Maar Tunnel, which invites you to take a short walk through a real volcano? For older kids who love climbing, a day on the Burgenklettersteig via ferrata in Manderscheid will be an absolute highlight. And in the summer, there’s nothing better than spending the whole day at the outdoor pool. But in the Eifel, you can experience even more with your family—because here, you can swim inside a real volcano. Find the destination that’s right for you here. Have fun browsing!
Find all the places to visit online, sorted by theme!
Would you rather hold the map in your hands?
Then order the printed version of the kids’ map for free:
Your Family Trip to the Vulkaneifel
Would you prefer to have all the attractions in print?
Then order the printed version of the Kids’ Map for free.
Together, we—GesundLand Vulkaneifel, Gerolsteiner Land, the Kelberg vacation region, and Wittlich City and County—have launched the Vulkaneifel Kids’ Map. The Kids’ Map features nearly 200 attractions for the whole family between Stadtkyll and Hetzerath, Mürlenbach, and Bad Bertrich.
As a little surprise, kids will also find a coloring page on the Vulkaneifel Kids’ Map.
Kids’ Map design: Jut Design
Find the right accommodations for your family vacation:
Holiday in the heart of Eifel.Our farm has 11 holiday houses in different sizes, until 4 or 6 people. Partly disability access or suitable for allergy sufferers. Alive an active holiday or relaxe in a familiy atmosphere. We offer: breakfast on demand, bread service, indoor and outdoor playgrounds. In the holidays we also offer a program with horse riding, feeding animals, cricket, wine tasting, guided hikes through the nature.
❤️ The Kellisch House: A Place That Breathes Stories ❤️ They say houses have souls – the Kellisch House is living proof of that. Beginning long ago as a “tiny” home, it has grown over the decades, shaped by people who had one thing in common: a love for detail and respect for its wonderfully quirky character. Today, you are welcomed by a house that has preserved its wild beauty while also providing comfort. It is a place full of cheerfulness, waiting to be filled with new stories by you. Room for Development & Inspiration Covering a generous 125 square meters, the house offers a temporary home for up to five guests (plus a baby). The three separate bedrooms are retreats of tranquility – ideal for families, small groups, or individuals. Even your four-legged friends are warmly welcomed here. Special tip: The peaceful atmosphere makes the house the perfect refuge for writers and creatives seeking new inspiration. Feel Good & Enjoy Fully equipped: A modern kitchen invites you to cook together, while Wi-Fi and TV provide the usual comfort. But even if you want to be cooked for, you only need to cross the street or take a short walk to the numerous restaurant offerings. Living outdoors: Enjoy mild evenings on the terrace while grilling or let your gaze wander over the charming village idyll. Your car parks conveniently and free of charge right by the house. In the Midst of Nature's Raw Power The Kellisch House is located in Schalkenmehren, right by the sparkling Schalkenmehrener Maar. Here, in the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Vulkaneifel, you can feel the magical energy of the landscape. Cooling off: The lake is just a few minutes' walk away – perfect for swimming, boating, or taking a stroll by the shore. Adventure: The famous Eifelsteig trail passes almost directly by your front door, inviting you to unforgettable hikes through the volcanic landscape. Come in, breathe deeply, and let yourself be enchanted by the charm of this unique house. We look forward to welcoming you!
Meetings, conferences and events in the Eifel Individual - Professional - Calm - Quickly accessible Our event and conference rooms Erfolg.Reich and Ideen.Reich give you the opportunity to meet individually in the Eifel with a view of the magnificent Eifel landscape and of course the usual Kucher quality. Easily accessible from the Cologne-Bonn area, our conference hotel ist located in the Volcanic Eifel - quiet, green and very individually designed. The conference rooms Erfolg.Reich and Ideen.Reich can also be combined to a 61 square metre, light-flooded, well-ventilated area. Modern and professional conference technology (interactive whiteboard, flipcharts, pin board, etc.) support every conference, seminar or meeting.
Enjoy country life on the wonderful Pfauenhof estate! Holidays to feel good in harmony with nature - actively experience holidays.The Pfauenhof is located in the heart of the Eifel, the wonderful volcanic Eifel with its unique Maare, on the edge of the small village of Utzerath in a fantastically quiet meadow valley surrounded by forest. Two holiday homes with six beautiful flats, lovingly furnished with a special ambience, for 1-5 people. In the summer of 2022, we converted our former stallion stable into our new holiday flat no. 7 with a special flair for up to six people.A dream for children and horse lovers. Riding lessons, guided rides, hiking with ponies, barbecue evenings with campfire at the brook, riding games, brood mares, riding horses and ponies, the dear farm dog Bruno, rabbits and hares, chickens and our Galloway cattle on our pastures.For bikers there are wonderful trails in the surrounding area. The VulkanbikeMarathon in September and various trail parks for mountain bikers. The Maare-Mosel cycle path is a more moderate way to explore the beautiful landscape.On foot, you can enjoy the volcanic Eifel on the Eifelsteig or on Germany's most beautiful hiking trail 2021, the VulkaMaar path. In nearby Ulmen you can start on the enchanting hiking trail "Im Tal der wilden Endert".We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love of nature and the joy of the many animals.Christine & Gottfried
Welcomein the middle of unique landscape in immediate neighbor of moselle. In the midst of the most beautiful green in the Healthy Vulkaneeifel in a side valley of the Moselle. Ideal starting point to experience the diverse offer of our cultivated landscape or as visitor of thermal bath to join our great singular water with Glauber´s salt. Our appartmens Mooshütte, Kuckukslay and Hohenzollernturm named viewpoints of town.They are arrangend with attention to detail. they offer comfort and snugness for a pleasant stay. There is a sauna in the house that can be used freely by all guests. We look forward to you!
Welcome to the Landhotel Gillenfelder Hof.After the renovation, in April 2017, we opened the former Hotel Maarperle under a new management as Landhotel Gillenfelder Hof.Vitality in the health country Vulkaneifel; Living naturalness - Selfness - Balance .... to take care of yourself, to feel yourself.You will be able to enjoy a great deal of energy .... Hiking or biking in the wonderful nature, swimming in the nearby Pulvermaar. In the hotel we offer to relax Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin and the wellness lounge as a rest area. Let yourself be pampered in the beauty department with cosmetic treatments or soothing wellness massages.Enjoy your holidays in an ambience to feel good.In the morning you can expect a large selection at the country hotel breakfast buffet ... so a good day starts.In our bistro, on the sun terrace and in our restaurant we would like to spoil you with regional and seasonal dishes as well as hearty hospitality. Maybe you want to end the evening with a glass of Mosel wine or a freshly tapped beer.Our 25 comfortable NR rooms, mostly with French balcony, are equipped with shower / WC / hairdryer, TV, desk and comfortable seating. Free parking spaces as available and motorcycle garage.Your hostess Marie-Luise Goebel and the friendly team of the pampering hotel.
Relax in a unique panoramic landscape in the heart of the Vulkaneifel and enjoy the special atmosphere and the hospitality of our house. During your vacation or a rest weekend, you and your stay will be an unforgettable experience. * quiet, wooded area near the Gemündener Maares* starting point for hiking and cycling tours* modern rooms shower / WC, balcony, telephone, satellite TV, WiFi* Restaurant & beer bar with traditional-modern cuisine* terrace and lawn for sunbathing