In the Eifel National Park, wilderness is making a comeback—a unique phenomenon in North Rhine-Westphalia. Across 110 square kilometers, forests and open spaces are gradually evolving into a natural environment left to its own devices.
Already more than half of the area follows the motto “Let nature be nature”—a valuable refuge for endangered species such as the black stork, eagle owl, and wildcat. The national park’s mission: to make room for the pristine, protect biodiversity, and let wilderness flourish.
National Park Entrances and Information Centers
The National Park Gateways are the perfect starting points for your visit: they feature exhibits, digital terrain models, the National Park film, and a tourist information center—everything you need for your exploration. Located at several entry points, they open the way into the wilderness. They are complemented by smaller information points, which also provide valuable information and, in some cases, films and tourist information.
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Monschau-Touristik
Monschau
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Here you will find all information about your stay in Monschau. We are looking forward to your visit!
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Nationalpark-Infopunkt Einruhr
Simmerath
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The national park information point in the cozy Heilsteinhaus Einruhr welcomes all guests, who want to find out more about the Eifel National Park region.
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Nationalpark-Infopunkt Resort Eifeler Tor
Heimbach
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With a beautiful view over Hasenfeld and the Heimbach reservoir, the National Park Info Point is located at Landal Resort Eifeler Tor. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate
Perfectly connected with a stop on the Rurtalbahn, tourists in the region can use the Zerkall National Park Information Point as a contact point for hikes and activities. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate
At the National Park Gate in Höfen you will find a Tourist Information Centre, the exhibition on "A blaze of yellow daffodils and changing forests", a digital model of the area and National Park films.
Urgent Alert: Wildfire in Hürtgenwald-Gey and Hohes Venn
As of now, the major fire around Hürtgenwald-Gey is largely under control, but there is now a massive fire burning in theHohe Venn, producing heavy smoke. The situation is very fluid and can change at any moment. Staying in the affected areas is life-threatening and must therefore be strictly avoided—please stay away from these areas and do not block access roads for emergency vehicles. Please check the NINA and KATWARN alert apps and the City of Monschau’s website for the latest information.
