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:
Ferienwohnung Eifelblick Liesertal
You live with us in the approx. 80m² large renovated apartment in our detached house in Gillenfeld, which is located directly on the outskirts of the village in the immediate vicinity of the forest. The Pulvermaar and Holzmaar are only a few minutes' drive away. You can also quickly reach the Maare-Moselle cycle path or popular hiking routes. It offers space for up to 6 people. Our apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with ceramic hob/oven, fridge and freezer compartment, dishwasher. From the cozy living/dining room with TV, sofa bed and fireplace you have direct access to the terrace. The apartment has 2 double bedrooms. Bed linen, towels, kitchen towels and the final cleaning are included in the rental price.
Our cozy bright apartment is on the ground floor and has a separate entrance. There is an open kitchen/living area with a sofa bed, a barrier-free bathroom with a shower and a bedroom with a double bed. The terrace is barrier-free and invites you to relax and feel good. A parking space is available free of charge. Located in the beautiful volcanic Eifel, it is an ideal starting point for walks, long hikes or bike tours on the Maare-Moselle cycle path. Ideally located for hikers, cyclists or bikers. The "Eyes of the Eifel", the Holzmaar, Pulvermaar, Schalkenmehrener Maar, Weinfelder Maar and Gemündener Maar are within a radius of approx. 10 km and invite you to walk, swim or go boating. Hiking trails such as the Eifelsteig, Lieserpfad and Heimatspuren can be reached in the immediate vicinity. Day trips to Germany's oldest city, to Trier or to the Moselle, to Koblenz to the border triangle or to the Nürburgring can be reached by car in one to two hours. The motorway junctions Mehren/Vulkaneifel and Manderscheid are only approx. 12 km away. You can reach the train station Wittlich/Wengerohr in approx. 35 km, from here excursions to the Saar loop, to the Moselle or to Cologne are possible with many connections. Shops can be found in Gillenfeld (approx. 5 km) or in Daun (approx. 10 km). Please note that there are no shops or restaurants in the village itself. On request and against payment of costs, we can therefore fill the fridge for you before your arrival. If required, a second small apartment for 1-2 people is available in town and can be arranged. If you are interested, please inquire in advance by email or telephone
Welcome to the "Eifelrose" holiday homeQuietly situated in a small suburb, the newly renovated holiday flat on 70 sqm offers everything 2-4 people need for a nice holiday.In Ulmen, 3km away, you will find everything for your daily needs, such as bakers, butchers and supermarkets. There are also restaurants, snack bars and an ice cream parlour in the village.In addition to the castle ruins, you can see and explore not only the youngest maar in Central Europe (Ulmener Maar) but also the oldest maar in Germany (Jungferweiher). Since April 2023, it has also been possible to walk through the Ulmen maar tunnel, the connection between the two maars that was built in the Middle Ages. The multi-award-winning "Wilde Endert" hiking trail also starts here and takes you all the way to Cochem.There is also a lot to explore in the surrounding area, e.g. the Daun maars, Manderscheid with its castles and the castle climbing trail, newly opened in 2023, Cochem with the imposing Reichsburg castle and the Nürburgring is only 20km away.Whether hiking, cycling (there are special cycle buses here) or simply relaxing, there is something for everyone in the Vulkaneifel.We, Michael and Daniela, are looking forward to welcoming you in our house.Best wishes from the Eifel
Our holiday flat has been completely renovated. This contains a new bathroom as well as new furniture and the flat is ready for occupancy in October 2020 at the earliest. The flat is part of our one-family house, it is spacious with its 55 sqm and it offers enough space for two people. Our house is the last one in a calm dead-end street and the flat is at ground level with a separate entrance. The parking lot in front of the house is to your disposal. Your holiday flat has a light foyer, a cozy living room with a couch and a dining corner, a separate fully-equipped kitchen, a roomy bedroom with a full-size bed and a bathroom with a shower. Additionally to the flat you find a storage room with a lot of useful devices, for example a washing machine, an iron and an ironing board. In front of the house there is a cozy lounge to end your day. You can store your bikes, e-bikes and motorcycles in a lockable garage. You spend your holidays in a calm residential area which is nevertheless close to the centre. The centre of Daun with its restaurants, cafés, cinema and shops can be easily reached by foot in about 10 – 15 minutes. There are two supermarkets, one includes a bakery, not more than 800m away. The playground for kids is close to the flat – about 200m away. We hope for your understanding as smoking and pets are not permitted in our holiday flat.
Welcome to our beautiful and peaceful vacation rental in the heart of the Vulkaneifel. With a spacious 55 m², this is the perfect home for a relaxing and well-deserved vacation in one of the most beautiful regions of the Eifel. The cozy, well-furnished apartment offers everything you need for a pleasant stay. The well-equipped kitchen features an oven, stove, microwave, and toaster, inviting you to cook and enjoy meals together. The modern bathroom with a walk-in shower provides additional comfort. The bedroom features a comfortable double bed, and additional sleeping arrangements are also available. You’ll especially enjoy the private sun terrace, where you can spend relaxing hours. A private parking space right next to the apartment is, of course, also available to you. Thanks to its central location, our vacation apartment is the ideal starting point for numerous activities and excursions. The famous volcanic maars—also known as the “Eyes of the Eifel”—are just about 2 kilometers away. The popular Maar-Mosel Bike Trail is only 1 kilometer away, and the starting point for Stage 11 of the Eifelsteig is also in the immediate vicinity. There are many well-known destinations perfect for varied day trips: Experience the legendary Nürburgring race track, the “Green Hell”; discover the romantic castle towns of Cochem and Bernkastel; or visit the historic Roman city of Trier. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, nature, hiking, biking, or exciting excursions—you’ll find the perfect place for an unforgettable vacation in the Vulkaneifel here with us.
My family and I would like to welcome you to our house for the most beautiful days of the year. Take a vacation in our beautiful and charming Eifel landscape between volcanoes and maars with the most varied leisure, hiking and excursion possibilities. The Vulkaneifel simply offers you everything. Come and see for yourself! We look forward to seeing you. Our apartment offers you on 70m² enough space for a nice and relaxing vacation. Meiserich is a district of Ulmen and can be reached in a few minutes by car or on foot.
This cozy vacation apartment is situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of Bleckhausen and offers a wonderful view over the Vulkaneifel. The cozy 75 square meter vacation apartment with roof terrace is located on the 1st floor of a former farmhouse. With around 300 inhabitants, Bleckhausen is an idyllic, small village in the heart of the Volcanic Eifel. This guarantees a quiet environment and roads with little traffic. Already in the morning at breakfast you have a unique and beautiful view over the Volcanic Eifel from your roof terrace or from the breakfast place at the barbecue.Extensive, hour-long walks can be undertaken directly from the house, where you can change again and again between forests, fields and meadows. The Lieserpfad from Daun via Manderscheid to Wittlich is considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Eifel.A vacation with us is relaxation p u r for two and four-legged friends.Play equipment such as a scooter, tricycle, children's tractor, bouncy ball, handcart, sandpit, climbing rope, goal wall (indoor: table tennis, table soccer, exercise bikes, Lego, Machbox cars, slot games) and much more.The property is 3100 square meters in size and completely fenced in, making it ideal for children and dogs.Barbecue area, sun loungers, trampoline 360 cm, boules court, outdoor pool 7x3.60 m and much more.
Quietly located non-smoking apartment in our house.Ideal starting point for activities of all kinds. There you will find a bedroom with box spring (double bed), a large living room with an additional foldaway bed, bathroom with shower/WC and washing machine, a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and a small storage room. We are looking forward to you.