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
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:
HOLIDAYS IN GESUNDLAND AND UNESCO GEOPARK VULKANEIFEL Two holiday homes with Eifel charmPure nature. Well-being for the whole family, friends and group holidays. The cottages can be rented together or individually.1) Haus Schneider Kätchen up to 10 peopleTypical Eifel house 180sqm2) The newly built Johannes house for up to 4 people 86sqmBoth houses are connected to an 800sqm garden. Each house has its own covered veranda with garden furniture and barbecue facilities.Look forward to your holiday with a wide range of leisure activities such as hiking, cycling, wellness and nature experiences, skiing, motorcycling and lots of enjoyment. Whether on public holidays or for your short vacation in our holiday homes in the Vulkaneifel-Deudesfeld, you will be able to relax in the feel-good ambience with a large garden.Pure Eifel pleasure in the recognized resort of Deudesfeld!Fire, water, air and earth - hardly any other region in Germany is as shaped by the elements as the Eifel low mountain range.Pure natureThermal baths, wildlife parks, Windsborn crater lake, castles, mountain ruins, monasteries, the Eifelsteig and many other hiking trails are in the area.Mystical EifelThe small Speicherbach (storage stream) flows directly behind the house into the healthy mixed forests of the area. The Vulkansteig (Volcano climb) is one of the most famous paths and can be walked from the house. Gentle hills, maars, volcanic rocks, geysers, moors, wolf's canyon, mindfulness path, healing springs, fertile soil, rich flora and fauna and clear air are available here.Other activities: donkey hikes, horse farms, nature and mindfulness training, swimming in the Meerfelder Maar and revitalizing nature on numerous hiking and biking trails. The history of the earth can be experienced here up close.We look forward to welcoming you soon to the Vulkaneifel Nature & Geopark.Enjoy your vacation in our holiday homes!• Experience pure nature. Visit our volcanoes, swim in crater lakes, fish in clear streams, lakes and rivers.• Healing springs• Wellness in Meerfeld• Explore the numerous medieval castles and palaces.• Mountain bikers and climbers also get their money's worth.• Slopes and cross-country trails complete the wide range of leisure activities in winter. The rich offer of the Vulkan-Eifel is open to you at any time of the year. You will also find numerous brochures on site!We look forward to seeing youVahid-Yousefi, M.your host
The holiday home ist all yours. You are living alone in the fresh renovated houses. It is located on a southern slope on a 600 m² property and has a large living room, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen bar with fireplace and 2 bathrooms, one with shower. Relax on our large sunny terrace with its garden furniture. The DTV = German Assosiation for Tourism - rated the house with 3 stars. The house has a chimney (fire place in the living room), a TV and SAT Receiver. Your kitchen has Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffeemaschine, Stove, Baking Oven, Water boiler, Egg cooker, Toaster. For your comfort you will find a flat iron and an iron as well as an ironing board. Your beds have bed linen, you have as well fresh towels. Bath robe for rent.
Ulmen and Surroundings The town of Ulmen, featuring the youngest Eifel Maar and the Jungfernweiher, is situated in a beautiful area for cyclists, hikers, and nature lovers. On well-marked hiking trails and clearly designated bike paths, you can unwind from everyday stress with lovely hiking or biking tours. Another highlight is the Ulmener Castle Ruins. From there, you can also enjoy a wonderful view directly over the Ulmener Maar. Not far away, you can reach the romantic center of Ulmen. Here you will find many shopping opportunities, cafes, restaurants, and also an ice cream parlor. Several maars in the nearby area invite you to linger. Here, you can truly let your soul dangle. New Connection Between Two MaarsBetween the Ulmener Maar and the Jungfernweiher, there is a several-hundred-year-old connecting tunnel that has been reopened to the public since April 2023 after many years. Recently, the project "Ulmener Maar Tunnel with the Ulmener Discovery Tour – a digital time journey in the Vulkaneifel" was awarded the Tourism Prize Rheinland-Pfalz 2024 in the category "Project of the Year" at the Tourism Day Rhineland-Palatinate. A cyclist bus from the public transport network can also be used to explore the surroundings. With direct access to the motorway (A48), you can quickly reach many nearby cities with numerous exciting destinations.
The 2 vacation apartments in the lovingly restored former Schalkenmehren station building are located directly on the old Daun-Moselle railroad line. The old railroad track is now the Maare-Mosel cycle path. The vacation apartments are in a quiet and idyllic location on the outer edge of the Maar crater. As there is no through traffic, your children can play safely outside.
Our vacation apartment is located in Darscheid in the heart of the Vulkaneifel. It is lovingly and comfortably furnished for up to five people.
The vacation apartment is located in Nerdlen in the middle of the Vulkaneifel directly on the Lieserpfad. The district town of Daun, the famous Eifelmaare lakes, the Nürburgring and a junction to the A1 towards Trier and Koblenz are in the immediate vicinity. It is a lovingly furnished attic apartment with space for up to 5 people, all bedrooms are equipped with a flat screen TV. A garden house with barbecue and small pond is available for cozy hours outdoors. There is also lockable storage space for bicycles and a car parking space right next to the house. There is a nearby playground for children. The location is ideal for motorcycle, bicycle and hiking tours. Charging facilities for electric vehicles are available.
Pure relaxation at the Maarberg Vacation Rental—experience an unforgettable vacation at the Maarberg Vacation Rental! Every day, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the picturesque natural landscape of the surrounding volcanic region, all while listening to the gentle sounds of nature in the background. This gem on the Maar not only offers comfortable double-room accommodations but also numerous recreational activities for the whole family. The air-conditioned vacation rental is ideal for families—equipped with a crib and a high chair, we’ve created a child-friendly space that makes life easier for parents. Take advantage of the washing machine and dryer should you need them. There’s also a changing pad available for our youngest guests. Surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and the unique maars, the area is a dream come true for nature lovers. Experience wonderful excursions and recharge your batteries in the peaceful countryside. Visit the charming nearby towns, where you can sample regional delicacies and immerse yourself in the local culture. Unforgettable experiences await you and your loved ones at the vacation apartment on the Maarberg!
Newly built holiday apartment, with big and sunny terrace overlooking a huge garden and Eifel landscape. If you're looking for a quiet getaway, close to nature, this is for you. The house is located just outside the village, in close proximity to hiking and bike trails, volcanic lakes and a protected dry moor area. Fans of motor sports can visit the nearby Nürburgring race track (20 minutes by car). The adjacent activity center (running school and seminar house) offer a blockhouse sauna and other opportunities for relaxation and various activities. Just let us know if you'd like to use the facilities - if available, the sauna and garden facilities are free of charge for holiday guests.