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!
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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:
A family leaded business in charming, cultural lonely located, direct near the wood, perfect starting point for walkings or cycle trips, for example "Lieserpfad". Rooms and appartment with shower/WC, partly with balcony, satellite television and breakfast. For surcharge dinner possible.
Our family-friendly Pension Jehnen on the Eifelsteig is not only the ideal starting point for your active vacation, but also offers cozy and lovingly furnished rooms that invite you to linger. We’ll treat you to a hearty breakfast featuring regional products and homemade jams to get your day off to a great start. After more than 40 years, your comfort is still our top priority—WELCOME!
Travel & Arrive in the Volcanic Eifel - in the ZEITquartierSince the Eifel offers very varied holidays, whether active (hiking, cycling) or for slowing down (relaxing walks) - you can rent me, an old Eifel house (completely renovated in 2021). My holiday guests 1 to a maximum of 3 people will find me as a holiday flat - an 85 sqm feel-good space on two open levels. I am well and modernly equipped and very cosy. I also have my own garden terrace. Bicycles will find a place in my garden house. I have lived on the Vulkan Ringseiter in Kirchweiler for 150 years. This is a small village in the GesundLand Vulkaneifel. (Daun approx. 8.0 km, Gerolstein approx. 7.0 km) Ground floor level The ground floor has a small hallway with wardrobe and a separate luggage storage room. The open and modern kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, coffee machine, toaster and much more and offers a dining area with 4 chairs. In the living area you will find a fold-out sofa bed where you can spend cosy hours in front of the wood-burning stove (Bullerjahn).The bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, shower, WC and hairdryer. Attic level Spacious living area with sofa, TV armchair, stool, round table with chairs, cupboard, shelf, box-spring bed (1.60 m wide), skylight with sun protection blinds.
A cosy holiday home with a large green area and greenhouse. Possibility to buy organic vegetables and (Turkish) barbecue days are offered on weekends as desired. For children there is a trampoline in the garden and a playground is nearby.
our vacation home in Daun. Summer house Daun The detached large holiday home is in the middle of the charming small town of Daun. The outside area of the house includes a garden and a 20 sqm balcony with patio furniture. The central location enables cafes, shops and relaxing walking routes to be reached quickly. Free internet / WiFi is available. You will receive a corresponding code word for the WLAN (WIFI). The house extends over 3 floors and offers accommodation for 10 -12 people. There are 5 charming, newly renovated double bedrooms, a spacious living room with TV and a wonderfully cozy couch. You will also be delighted by the equally spacious dining area with a wooden table for 12 people and inviting dishes for relaxed and tasty meals. A cozy secretary can also do the necessary business work. Two bathrooms in the style of the 1960s, 3 toilets and a storage room with washing machine (€ 4.50 fee) are available. A well-equipped kitchen with 4 seats, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle. Pots, cutlery and dishes for the maximum number of people are available. The spice rack can be used with pleasure. The house has a parking space in the garage entrance. The garage can be used to store bicycles. Many sights and leisure facilities are within walking distance. Shopping, shopping, restaurants, cafes, cinema, wellness or indoor hot water bath etc. can be reached quickly. The DRK and emergency doctor is right across the street. A large supermarket and 3 bakeries (also with Sunday sales) and a children's playground can be found only about 100 to 150 meters away. The Daun Maare are ideal for hikes and walks and are only 2 to 3 km away. Visit the Daun spa park, which invites you to linger. Important NOTE: Unfortunately pets are not allowed. The house is not standing! available as a party house! The house is used privately by us in times of non-renting. We have lovingly furnished everything and wish you a lot of joy for your relaxing holiday.
The Sporthotel Grafenwald is the ideal combination of delightful situation, individual spare time, luxury and elegance. Surrounded by forest if you experience calm, relaxed atmosphere. The pleasant climate of the volcanic Eifel will contribute additionally to your recovery. Also sport and spais capitalize: Enjoy the pleasure of bath in our "Wellnessworld" with integrated children´s pool, sauna with steam bath and solarium, Kindergarten "Kidsclub", children's playground, boocie, tenniscourt, fitness center, Beauty World and much more besides waits for you.
A warm welcome! The Gerberhaus is a modern holiday home in the heart of the Volcanic Eifel. With space for up to 7 people, it is ideal for small groups or for families who want to enjoy their holiday relaxed in their own four walls. In addition, stylish straw boarding/storage with bath/shower, and lounge. Ideal for stage hikers on the Eifelsteig/Lieserpfad and guests looking for a simple place to stay overnight. The Gerberhaus is part of an old farmstead in the area of the castle town of Manderscheid. Quiet and yet centrally located, you will stay here on the spacious property with inner courtyard and garden.Families will appreciate the large property and the many play possibilities, hiking or mountain bike groups the central location in the heart of the Volcanic Eifel. The special layout allows for flexible use of the Gerberhaus:You can choose between a double room with its own shower and toilet, a holiday flat for 5 people or the entire house - just as you need it! Yard & Garden:The Gerberhaus is part of the large property - with old farmhouse, barn with straw boarding house, 2 separate courtyards, large meadow, vegetable garden and garden house. Cyclists and mountain bikers can safely store their bikes and also wash them after a "wild tour".Families with children especially enjoy the garden and courtyard with play facilities (trampoline, slide, table tennis table), and the large courtyard area for playing and romping. The garden is not available to overnight guests of the Strohlager. The animals of the Gerberhaus:There are always animals to pet on the property, such as rabbits or poultry.Just outside Manderscheid there is another farm building where the flock of sheep and our two Icelandic horses live, who are happy to be stroked.Direct location on the Eifelsteig and Lieserpfad. Ideal starting point for circular walks and day tours in the Volcanic Eifel. Gastronomy on site.Bus connection to Daun or Wittlich in the immediate vicinity.
Wellness House Dorfblick with outdoor jacuzzi and infrared sauna, NEWcentrally located between Nürburgring and the Maars