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Sights for Kids

Here is a selection of attractions suitable for families with children

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Minigolf, Kerpen

The mini golf course at the ''Stausee'' in Kerpen is open during the sommer months.

Lehrschwimmbecken Hillesheim, © Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein

Hallenbad Hillesheim (Lehrschwimmbecken)

The water temperature is 28 °C.

Hallenbad Jünkerath, © Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein

Schwimmbad/Hallenbad - Jünkerath

Swim your laps and relax in the indoor pool in Jünkerath.

Hallenbad Gerolstein, © Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein

Schwimmbad Gerolstein

Water is our element! In Gerolstein you will find one of the most beautiful and varied outdoor pools in the region with a diving pool, slide, air bubbling, beach volleyball and much more.

Heckenlandschaft Eifel, © Ute Klinkhammer, Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Children's adventure programme "Off through the hedge"

Playfully discover the value and benefits of hedges. The importance of hedges for humans, animals and plants in our time. The programme is suitable for children from 5 - 8 years. Accompanying person desired. 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.gerolsteiner-land.de.

Backhaus, © Historische Wassermühle Birgel, Mariette Spohr GmbH

Technikmuseum der historischen Wassermühle Birgel

On selected days, the Technology Museum comes to life and takes you on a journey back to the time when mills, stationary engines, and steam engines determined the pace of progress.

Minigolf - Landal Wirfttal

A leisure offer where no boredom arises.

Eingang Buchenlochhöhle, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Children's adventure programme Stone Age Hunters

Playful children's programme in the Stone AgeIn high season on selected dates or for groups on request (from 15 children, price on request)Duration approx. 2. 5 to 3 hours

Adler- und Wolfspark Eule, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dominik Ketz

Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg

The 20-hectare park around the historic castle complex from the 12th century with dense forests, lush meadows and diverse enclosures for birds of prey, wolves and other animals.

Eifel Adventures Zipline (1), © EifelAdventures, Elmar Saxler

Freizeitpark EifelAdventures

Zipline and adventure minigolf facilities for young and old, families and adrenaline-seekers

Vorbereitung für den Ausritt, © Ruth Mühlau und Petra Sieger

Reiten im Eifel-Reitzentrum Lissendorf

Experience day ‘Everything to do with horses’

Spielplatz Bolsdorf

The playground with swings, slide, climbing wall, ropeway and football field is a true paradise for children.

Spielplatz2, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land R. Kallenberg

Spielplatz Pelm

Very popular and appreciated by many children and guests children's playground on the Kyllradweg and on the way to the Kasselburg.

Plakat, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Detektiv-Trail (ab 8 Jahre)

Purchase a treasure map, solve the riddles, calculate the code and secure your instant prize - while doing so, the treasure hunters will learn a lot of interesting facts about the region and the small town of Hillesheim.

Indoorspielplatz - Landal Wirfttal

A leisure offer where no boredom arises.

Gesteinsdetektive in Aktion, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Geoacker Gerolstein

You will find the the geological field with "Geodrom" in the vulcano "Kasselburger Hahn". For families with children it offers the possibility to explore the four main rock types of the Vulkaneifel. Geo-bags can be purchased for €9.50 from the Gerolstein Tourist Information Centre.

Innenansicht, © Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Gerolstein Natural History Museum - journeys in time on the Eifelsteig

The Natural History Museum in the old town hall of Gerolstein is on the trail of nature. In addition to minerals, rocks and fossils from the region, there are also exhibits from the prehistoric and early history as well as the most species-rich collection of butterflies in the Eifel.

Martinshöhle Hohenfels Essingen, © Leonie Post, Touristik GmbH Gerolsteiner Land

Children's adventure programme "Geocaching"

Today you have to find a so-called multicache. Only after answering many questions will you receive the coordinates for the treasure. The hike is suitable for children aged 6-12 years accompanied by at least one adult. Info / registration (required): Johannes Munkler, Tel.: 06591 3888 or 0171 6443572, Mail: j.munkler@t-online.de

Eifel-Film-Bühne

Eifel-Film-Bühne, Aachener Str. 15, Hillesheim, phonenumber +496593 212.Excelent Cinema program

Wasserspielplatz im Kurpark Gerolstein

The playgrounds in the lovingly landscaped spa gardens of Gerolstein are magical attractions for children of all ages.

Eifel Adventures Minigolfschläger, © Eifel Adventures, Saxler

Adventure-Minigolf - Natur, Sport & Abenteuer

Adventure Minigolf is the perfect combination of nature, sport and adventure.

Birgel- Bielenhof Alm

Here you will be provided with all kinds of specialities from the region during your tour. On the grounds there is also a petting zoo for young and old and a milk filling station with farm shop - well worth a detour! We keep various animals in seven enclosures, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, goats and sheep, two alapacas and a pony. A special attraction is the pond; here live goldfish and koi as well as geese and ducks. All the animals look forward to being fed and petted by you.

Two bare feet are standing on a pebble beach. The person is wearing rolled-up jeans., © pixabay