Hits for kids

Hillesheim Summer Fair with a funfair on Sunday and a flea market.

Why is it so cold in the caves, what is it about the millstones and why do the bats feel so at home here? An exciting journey through time awaits explorers, adventurers and treasure hunters in the branching cave system. But before we explore the caves, we will find our way through the Fischbach Volcano area on an orienteering run with map and compass. Price: Adults € 10.00, children € 8.00, families: € 33.00 (2 adults + 2 children) Group price on request Meeting point: 54574 Kopp, Birresborner Str.8, Wolffhotel car parkInformation/registration required: Anja Kessler, mobile: +49 1522 8689941, email: anja.kessler@onlinehome.de

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

In Neroth everything revolves around the mouse. And the mouse will also accompany us on this hike, which is especially suitable for families with children, and answer all your questions. Registration/Info: Johannes Munkler, Nature and Geopark Guide Vulkaneifel, Tel.: 06591 3888, Mobile: 0171 6443572, Email: J.Munkler@t-online.de, www.eifelwanderer.de, Price: adults 8,- Euro, children 2,- Euro, families (2 adults + up to 4 children) 16,- Euro,small groups on request 70,- Euro, minimum number of participants 4 persons.

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

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

Geocaching am Mühlenberg mit Erkundung der Mühlsteinhöhlen, Kinder und Schatzsuche oder in neudeutsch „Geocaching“ das ist ein Naturerlebnis der besonderen Art für Alt und Jung in Verbindung mit moderner Technik, Wegstrecke: ca 4km, Dauer ca 3 Stunden, Kosten: Erwachsene 8€, Kinder 3€, max. 12 Kinder, Anmeldung (erforderlich): Johannes Munkler, Tel.: 06591 3888 oder 0171 6443572, E-Mail: J.Munkler@t-online.de

Experience the lively past in our historic water mill Birgel! On selected days, the technology museum comes to life and takes you on a journey back in time to when mills, stationary engines, and steam engines set the pace for progress. Let the impressive variety of our fully functional machines inspire you: from the majestic steam engine from 1917, through the mechanical oil press that has been pressing fresh oil for over 130 years, to the three-story grain mill, which is the heart of the mill. Every detail tells a story of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and hard work. Prices: Adults 12 €, Children 3 – 14 years 7 €, Family ticket 30 €, plus programs: 25 € per person, 8 € single price Click here for online ticket booking Contact: Historical Water Mill Birgel, Mühlenstraße 1, 54587 Birgel | Phone: +49 6597 92820 | E-Mail: info@muehlebirgel.de