There's always something going on in Gerolsteiner Land!
The Gerolstein railway depot opens its doors on the weekend and offers a colorful program featuring live music, culinary offerings, and exciting insights into the historical site. You can see, among other things, the turntable, water cranes, and historical as well as newly built buildings. A special highlight is the Adler – a replica of the oldest steam locomotive in Germany – which will be visiting and conducting shuttle rides from the railway depot. Look forward to an informative and sociable experience.
Hillesheim Summer Fair with a funfair on Sunday and a flea market.
Why are hedge landscapes so important for our nature? Playfully discover the value and benefits of hedges. The program is suitable for children from 5 to 8 years old. Price: 8,00 € per child, Information/registration required: Information from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre, 06591/13 3100, email: touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerosteiner-land.de, Recommendation: firm shoes, seasonal clothing incl. Headgear and sun protection, drinking bottle and food
The popular family flea market on the Brunnenplatz in Gerolstein takes place every 1. Saturday of the month from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. The organiser and contact person is Mr Thomas Meyer, Tel.: 06591 9840654. The family flea market does not take place in extreme weather conditions (snow, heavy rain ...).
In addition to an interactive introduction to volcanology and rock science for budding volcanologists, in this workshop we dedicate ourselves to individual accessible volcanoes and what they offer and can be seen in them. We will look for interesting stones and minerals, learn about their differences in colour, hardness and other properties and then know, for example, whether they are of volcanic origin.Sturdy shoes and (weather) appropriate clothing are recommended. Photo equipment, magnifying glass, container for rock samples are useful. Price: per participant 8,00 €, per family with children 20,00 €Meeting point: 54597 Steffeln, car park entrance "Vulkangarten Steffeln"Info/registration required by 4pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de
On a walk through the forest we get to know our forest. Which trees grow there? Animals and plants make us curious. We find and identify leaves and flowers as well as traces of the native forest animals. Price: adults € 8.00, children (up to 12 years) € 5.00 Meeting place: 54570 Densborn, Schulstraße 1, Gemeindehaus - Old School Information/registration required: Elisabeth Galter, mobile: 0171 7523164, email: e.galter@gmx.de
We want to follow in the footsteps of these stone age people, visit their cave together and try to fathom the life of these first "Gerolsteiner". The program is suitable for children aged approx. 6 - 13 years accompanied by an adult. The approx. 4km long tour is not suitable for pushchairs.Registration: Ticketshop Information: Tourist Information Gerolstein, 06591/13 3100, Mail: touristinfo@gerolsteiner-land.dePrice: 8,00€ / childMeeting point: Tourist Information Gerolstein, Bahnhofstraße 4 (in the station building).
In addition to an interactive introduction to volcanology and rock science for budding volcanologists, in this workshop we dedicate ourselves to individual accessible volcanoes and what they offer and can be seen in them. We will look for interesting stones and minerals, learn about their differences in colour, hardness and other properties and then know, for example, whether they are of volcanic origin. Sturdy shoes and (weather) appropriate clothing are recommended. Photo equipment, magnifying glass, container for rock samples are useful. Price: per participant 8,00 €, per family with children 20,00 €, Info/registration required by 4pm the day before: Alfred Graff, mobile 0172 2661284, email: vulkan-ag@arcor.de
The popular family flea market on the Brunnenplatz in Gerolstein takes place every 1. Saturday of the month from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. The organiser and contact person is Mr Thomas Meyer, Tel.: 06591 9840654. The family flea market does not take place in extreme weather conditions (snow, heavy rain ...).
A mixed program is offered by the annual cycling campaign day on the former railway line between Jünkerath and Büllingen on Sunday, August 9, 20265. “Get on your bikes, ready, go,” is the motto of the event on the railway trail between Belgium and Germany. At 6 action points, a colorful gastronomy, information, and participation program will be provided.