Festivals, guided tours, concerts, exhibitions, markets ...

That was hard work with hard stones - On the way to work with great-grandad Johann, we explore the Arensberg and its surroundings together. Among other things, we look at how the mystical tunnel was created and together we go in search of clues as to how mining took place here. A walk through the volcano from a new perspective, with exciting stories and games for young and old. Price: €8.00 per person, family price: €30.00 (2 adults + 2 children), groups on request Info/ Registration: Anne Petry Tel.: 0151 55953286, Mail: petryanne@web.de Meeting point: Arensberg car park, Basaltstraße, 54578 Walsdorf-Zilsdorf

Experience history up close on a guided tour of the Lower Castle of Lissingen.Highlights of the tour include: the castle mill with its millwheel, the summer kitchen, the cultural barn with carriages, the tithe barn with agricultural tools, the manor house with its large kitchen, the hunting room, and the exhibition “The Evolution of Knightly Armor, 800 to 1500.” Public guided tours take place on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. from August through October (subject to change). Duration: 1–1.5 hours; price: €8.00 for adults, €4.00 for children (ages 6–14); discount for adults with a disability ID: €4.00; tickets: available on site from the tour guide (cash only) or at www.gerolsteiner-land.de/ticketshop

Discover the treasures of the Wild Garden and learn how native wild herbs can be processed into a nourishing breakfast muesli. Together you will prepare a special delicacy and enjoy an exciting presentation with tasting. Date: Tuesday, September 15, 10:00 a.m., Meeting point: Andrea Häfele in Bewingen, Bewinger Straße 13, Cost: 25 € per person including presentation and tasting. The complete program as well as the booking option can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Discover the Vulkaneifel on a leisurely hike followed by a farm tour and tasting at Landhaus Eichelseifen. Look forward to regional specialties such as game, goat cheese, honey, and homemade pasta, as well as refreshing drinks and delicious treats. Dates: September 15 and 19; Start/Finish: Kopp (bus stop at the intersection of Weißenseifener Straße); Cost: €10 per person. The full program and booking information can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Weekly market with clothes, household items, food

On a hike around Ormont, discover the Schneifel Organic Farm with an exciting farm tour and a relaxing conclusion. Look forward to a variety of animals, including rare breeds of farm animals, a culinary highlight featuring the farm’s own organic products grilled to perfection, and a comfortable return trip by covered wagon. Date: September 17; Start/Finish: Ormont Community Center; Cost: €60 per person, including food and drinks. The full program and booking information can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Enjoy a culinary evening featuring a variety of Eifel cheese specialties and fascinating insights into traditional cheese-making. You can also look forward to hearty Eifel oven-baked cheese served with farmhouse bread, as well as homemade cheesecake with fresh cream. The event will take place on September 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Eifel Gröner Farm Cheese Dairy in Loogh. The cost is €25, with a maximum of 88 participants. You can find the full program and booking information at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

On Friday, September 18, 2026, Stephan Falk will present his new book “In Search of the Secret to a Successful Life” at 7:00 p.m. in the Old School in Schüller. To kick off his nationwide reading tour, he will take the attendees on a literary and philosophical journey exploring questions of meaning, values, spirituality, and a successful life. The evening will be accompanied by actress and singer Anne Fink, whose musical contributions will enrich the reading. Date: Friday, 09/18/2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m.Location: Old School, SchüllerAdmission: €12.00 Registration at www.vhs-gerolstein.de or by phone at 06591 13-1166.

Look forward to an enjoyable evening focused on high-quality steak specialties from the Eifel. The evening begins with a fresh salad with tender beef filet strips from the Eifel young bull, followed by an exclusive selection of various steaks – from special cut to juicy rump steak. To conclude, you will enjoy a fine selection of exquisite Eifel cheese varieties with grapes, walnuts, and fig bread. Bookable Places: 60 personsCost: 59 € per person The complete program and booking options can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de

Experience a special evening of enjoyment with modern classics and traditional highlights. To begin, you will be served a mediterranean tomato soup with fine chive cream. For the main course, enjoy a juicy beef burger with cheddar, bacon, bacon jam, and fresh ingredients, accompanied by crispy french fries. The sweet finale is a classic bee sting cake. Bookable spots: 20 peopleCost: 25 € per person The complete program and booking options can be found at www.gerolsteiner-land.de