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!
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Your Family Trip to the Vulkaneifel
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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:
All you can see from the balcony and almost all the windows are woods, pastures and paddocks. This lovingly furnished apartment is ideal for up to four guests to live in, enjoy, relax, discover, be together, ... . Bettenfeld, situated on a plateau, is surrounded by a unique volcanic landscape. Due to the special conditions for flora and fauna, the Mosenberg (519m) is particularly noteworthy. Whether on foot with or without a dog or on a mountain bike, there is one thing above all: untouched nature. Forests and mountains characterize the surroundings. Other excursion destinations are the Windsbornkratersee lake, the Hinkelsmaar and Meerfeld with its nice shops and restaurants and also its own maar. The castle climbing trail in Manderscheid was recently opened and has quickly become a tourist magnet. Windsborn crater lake: 2.1 kmLandesblick observation tower Meerfeld: 3.8 kmMeerfelder Maar: 2.8 kmManderscheid castles & castle climbing trail: 7.6 km
By completely renovating the house, which was built in 1979, Eifel21 has created a place that conveys warmth, high quality and generosity. When selecting the materials and colors of the house, particular attention was paid to emphasizing the relationship to the surrounding nature in order to create harmony and a place of relaxation inside the house and in the surrounding garden.
In the heart of the Volcanic Eifel, we look forward to welcoming you!The Volcanic Eifel is an ideal oasis for nature lovers, those seeking relaxation and tranquillity, and those who want to combine cultural and natural experiences.The holiday flat is situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of the village. The 30m² sun terrace by the koi pond and the homely ambience guarantee pleasant days of relaxation for your private time-out.Your bright, spacious and barrier-free holiday home Eifelauszeit Am Vulkanweg is suitable for max. 4 persons and 1 small child.Furthermore, a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for a pleasant stay awaits you.A small four-legged friend (max. 10 kg) is welcome after prior consultation with your landlords.Your holiday home Eifelauszeit Am Vulkanweg is barrier-free.Smoking is not permitted.The holiday flat is located directly on the east/west long-distance hiking trail of the Eifelverein - Neuwied to Gerolstein -, also in the immediate vicinity of the Eifelsteig and Lieserpfad (1km). You have an ideal starting point for interesting route and circular hikes, from from easy to more demanding. On request, your hosts will provide you with detailed route suggestions, regional maps and insider tips for hiking and cultural excursions to suit all tastes.Give your car a break during your stay! Regional bus stop approx. 50m away.Equipment of the holiday apartment:Living room - three areas- three and two seating areas - CD-Player - radio - SAT TV - showcase with game collections - tea time corner with 2 armchairs and table with garden view - Relaxation corner with sofa bed 160x200Bedroom- double bed 180x200 - dresser's wardrobe - children's cot - Sitting area - Mirror - radio alarm clockKitchen- electric cooker with oven - refrigerator - freezer - dishwasher - coffee maker - microwave oven - toaster - water boiler - dishes - dish towels - basic equipment on arrival: two dishwasher tabsBathroom- shower - bathtub - bidet - bathroom cabinet - Mirror and vanity mirror - WC - hairdryer - Toilet paperGuest WC Terrace - 30 m² - 4 garden chairs, table - 2 sun loungers - parasol - barbecue facilitiesGeneral- 1 parking space at the house - Bicycle parking space, lockable - WLAN - Floor heatingSuitable for - Families - walkers - Non-smokers - holiday with baby - on request with small dog
Are you looking for a tastefully furnished holiday flat for a maximum of 6 people in the beautiful Volcanic Eifel? Then you have come to the right place. We offer two holiday flats for 6 people each, which can be booked individually or together. They are located in the same building, but have their own entrances. The 115 sqm attic flat is spacious and flooded with light through the large skylights. The ground floor flat has 110 sqm of living space and offers a beautiful view of the large garden. Both flats have their own enclosed garden, so you can spend beautiful summer days in the private garden. From the holiday home there are many beautiful cycling and hiking trails that can be started directly from the house or after a short drive. The Lieserpfad or the Eifelsteig are beautiful hiking trails that lead through the nearby forest. The 58 km long Maare-Mosel cycle path also offers an asphalted cycling route through a beautiful landscape. The cycle path leads from Daun to Bernkastel-Kues, but you can certainly start in the middle. The Mosel, famous for its Straußenwirtschaften (wine taverns) and its winegrowing, can be reached by car within about 30 minutes, along the vineyards, from the towns of Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem.But the castles of Manderscheid, and thus the landmark of Manderscheid, must not be missed either. A hiking trail also leads over the lower and upper castles, which can be rounded off with coffee and cake in the cosy castle café at the lower castle. The small town centre invites you to stroll and dream. With several cafés and restaurants, you can enjoy yourself here. In the hot summer days, the open-air swimming pool, 3 minutes away, is within walking distance and provides a fresh cooling. However, if you want to feel that certain Eifel feeling, drive to one of the four swimmable maars for a nice day of swimming. If you want to go on holiday here in the beautiful Volcanic Eifel with a larger group of maximum 12 people, you like our holiday flats so much and you don't want to be far away from the other part of the group, you can also book our holiday flats together. Both flats are located in the same building.
Holidays in the Eifel holiday home Wald - und Wiesenblick - something special! In this beautiful Finnish house (also known as a roof-only house), relaxation from everyday life is guaranteed.This unusual form of construction first emerged in Scandinavian countries and only later spilled over into Central Europe. In a quiet location on the edge of the forest, you will find everything you need to switch off on approx. 70 m². The house is located on a spacious plot, which is at your free disposal. Many small, cozy seating areas invite you to linger and relax in the sun or shade. No matter if you sit on the terrace, the covered lounge or simply sit on the bench in front of the house, nature and birdsong are guaranteed. Also the small herb garden may be used by you with pleasure. There is also a sauna on the property. Here you have the possibility on site to spontaneously include sauna sessions in your holiday. This works via a coin system, for which you can purchase coins in consultation with the landlady. An outdoor solar shower rounds off this wellness offer in the frost-free seasons. For children it is a safe and carefree playground around the house. The access road (gravel road) is only little used, so that through traffic is not an issue here. Due to the central location, excursions to the Maaren in Daun (approx. 10 km), the Manderscheider castles (approx. 30 km), the Nürburgring (approx. 20 km) and many other sights can be reached quickly. A visit to the city of Trier or Koblenz can also be easily and quickly reached from this accommodation (both about 70 km away). For hiking enthusiasts, the entrance to the Eifelsteig - stage 10 (Gerolstein - Daun / 23.7 km) and the Eifelsteig - stage 11 (Daun - Manderscheid / 23.4 km) can be reached by car in a few minutes. But also directly from the Eifelferienhaus Wald - und Wiesenblick hiking trails leave in different directions. So you can also treat your car to one or the other day of vacation. Own car parking spaces are located directly next to the house. To "vacation" here is cozy, quaint and definitely something special.
This vacation home has 2 apartments: apartment Franziska and apartment Johann. Washing machine is also available and can be used free of charge. In nice weather you can sit outside and barbecue. WLAN is free of charge.maximum 2 dogs are allowed.
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In the charming Eifelstuben you will find the ideal accommodation to create lasting, beautiful memories. The Eifelstuben include the 6-bed Burg holiday home and the 10-bed Maar holiday home. The Maar holiday home can be booked online as three individual holiday apartments, the Stollenstube, Burgstube and Maarstube, or as an entire holiday home on request. Experiences, moments, memories - that's what really matters in life.You can collect very special experiences and moments in Ulmen and the surrounding area. You will explore hiking trails that are second to none. You will ride mountain bike routes that will put a smile on your face for a long time.You will go on excursions to beautiful places that will impress you. Holiday home Maar is, as the name suggests, in the old, historic center of Ulmen. The center of the village, the Alte Postplatz, with small shops and restaurants, is only 50 m away, the maar is 50 m straight ahead, the castle 100 m and thus the entrance to wonderful hiking trails and mountain bike routes.You either live in the maar parlor, directly under the roof with a view of the maar from the dormer windows, or in the castle parlor below, where you can feel the charm of the knights in a comfortable, rustic interior or in the small studio, the gallery parlor, which is on the ground floor and has a very special flair thanks to its rear wall.After a day of hiking or mountain biking, you can relax in the infrared cabin and then enjoy the evening with a barbecue in the courtyard and let the day fade away. Maarstube and Burgstube have 2-4 beds, the Stollenstube can be booked for singles or couples who like it cozy. The holiday home Burg, the so-called Ritterstube, offers you a single apartment for 2-6 people or you have the house to yourself and a very special setting. Completely renovated in 2021, the venerable walls under the ruins of Ulmen Castle offer the best possible comfort paired with princely elegance. They sleep in four-poster beds and reside above the roofs of Ulmen. Perfect for the honeymoon! You have the house to yourself and can get to know each other even better. Enjoy your breakfast in the light-flooded kitchen-cum-living-room with a view over the roofs to fields, forests and meadows, end the day with a barbecue in the courtyard or treat yourself to a few relaxing, cozy hours with games or reading in the cozy living room.Maar, Burg, Alter Postplatz are only 350 m away on foot from the Ritterstube. We do everything to ensure that you remember your holiday in the Eifel with a pleasant smile.
7 apartments await you with lots of comfort and have been awarded **** by the German Tourism Association (DTV).Relax in your own "wellness oasis". Pure relaxation awaits you, as each bathroom is equipped with a soothing infrared cabin.The non-smoking apartments are comfortably furnished with a living/dining area, open kitchen, bedroom, terrace or balcony. All apartments have a flat-screen TV, DVD and WLAN.You live directly on the Maare-Moselle cycle path. In-house bike rental - e-bikes, mountain bikes, trekking and children's bikes at the house guest rate.Sufficient parking spaces, as well as a lockable bicycle garage directly at the house.Barbecue facilities in the garden, playground with large playground and sunbathing lawn with sun loungers are available for you. Our breakfast room offers a rich breakfast buffet.The surrounding countryside is ideal for cycling, hiking and fishing. Nature lovers can learn interesting facts about volcanism. The Pulvermaar is ideal for swimming and pedal boating. Gillenfeld offers restaurants, cafés and good shopping facilities. You can get lots of information about sights and events at our reception.The Iser family & the Villa Maare team look forward to your visit
OUR ACCOMMODATIONOur holiday home is situated in the centre of the village in a quiet courtyard. An idyllic country life awaits you here, both for guests who want to be active and for those who are looking for peace and quiet. OUR VILLAGEOur village is located in the middle of the Volcanic Eifel and offers a mix of nature, sights, cycling and hiking trails, e.g. Kosmos- and Maare-Mosel cycle path, as well as Eifelsteig and Lieserpfad. The Meerfelder Maar, as well as the Kratersee and Mosenberg can be reached in a few minutes by car.