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

In search of clues to the locations of the Eifel crime novels Short text: What inspires Jacques Berndorf and co. so much? The only way to find the answer is to go on a hike through the thriller scenery around Hillesheim. Our crime thriller guides will take you under their care and lead you to the original locations. Price: Adults €14.00, young people €10.00, groups on request €50.00 per hour Minimum number of participants: 6 persons Meeting point: Tourist information centre, Am Markt 1, 54576 Hillesheim Info/registration required: Information at the Hillesheim Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 06591 133300, -mail: hillesheim@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de and Ticket-Regional

The traditional harvest festival  in Rockeskyll is celebrated with a varied program. A live band will provide atmosphere and good vibes on Saturday, September 21, starting at 7:30 PM in the large festival tent. The harvest festival Sunday, September 22, traditionally begins at 11:00 AM with a festive service at St. Bartholomew's Church in Rockeskyll, during which the harvest gifts will be blessed. Culinary delights are well provided for on both days.

A varied guided tour on the occasion of the Geotope Day through the Hillesheim limestone hollow, past the Premonstratensian monastery Niederehe to the impressive waterfall Dreimühlen.Price: adults € 12.00, children <12 years € 6.00, groups on requestMeeting point: 54578 Nohn, "Wasserfall" hikers' car park on the road between Nohn and NiedereheInformation/registration required: Irmgard Holtkotte, Tel: 0160 92122849, E-Mail: i.holtkotte@gmx.de

Consciously perceive yourself and your environment with all your senses. During a walk together in the Birgel forest, I invite you to perceive the environment and yourself with all your senses. Gather new strength - energy - peace and serenity in nature. The walk is for relaxation and deceleration for BODY-SELF-MIND. Price: per person 8,00 € Meeting point: 54587 Birgel, hut at the sports field Information/registration required: Christa Finken, Tel. 06597 3633, E-Mail: finken-christa@t-online.de Minimum number of participants: 6 persons

On wolf night, the guests come to the park after the last wolf feeding. After a short welcome, the guests walk with the keeper to the wolves for another feeding. Afterwards, there is a barbecue with the guests in the castle.

Musical accompaniment: Winfried Bode. Staged performance: In-house production Museumsbahnhof Ahütte.For this 3-course menu, "Night Train Travelers" have announced their participation, who traveled as famous travelers about 100 years ago in the trains from Europe to the Orient. Between short, entertaining play scenes, explanations about the biographies of these travelers and their connection to the night train will take place. Musically accompanied by musician and songwriter Winfried Bode. Participation only by prior registration: Participation without dinner: €39.00 pre-sale, from September 15: €45.00; Admission including 3-course menu plus drinks at the pre-sale discount €69.00, from September 15 at the regular price €79.00 per person.  Contact: Museumsbahnhof Ahütte, www.bahnhofsleben.de, bahnhofsvorsteher@bahnhofsleben.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 ...).

Under the expert guidance of a mushroom expert, we offer interested participants, including children, a mushroom hike in the forests of the Gerolstein region. After an assessment and identification of mushrooms, a "Eifel Mushroom Pan" will be prepared on an open fire with wood. The start is at 1:00 PM. The mushroom search lasts about 2 hours. A contribution of 20.00 Euros is required per participant for the mushroom dish. The maximum number of participants is 15 persons, and acceptance is based on the order of registrations. Binding registration with the provision of a telephone number and email address by 08.10.26 with Peter Horsch at telephone 06591/980617 or 0152 0256 8824

On this evening, the audience can expect a special musical experience with two extraordinary soloists. Saxophonist Herry Heck captivates as a solo artist with his distinctive sound and interprets well-known songs from pop, soul, and jazz in his own unique way. The program is complemented by Horst Pfeiffer, a pianist and singer with a sense of humor and charm. With lively reinterpretations of well-known titles by Ray Charles like "Hit the Road Jack" or classics by Bill Ramsey ("Pigalle", "Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett"), he enthralls the audience - accompanied by his own humorous lyrics that provide excellent entertainment. Together, the two artists guarantee an evening full of musical quality, charm, and good vibes. Admission free!

Autumn hike around Loogh and Niederehe Hiking distance: 7 km (moderate) Meeting point: Market and Exhibition Hall Hillesheim Hike guide: Martin Manheller, Tel 0049 6593 711