National park information point in the parish church of St. Mokka with information materials and souvenir shop.

The Kalterherberger parish church “Saint Lambertus” is commonly known as “Eifeldom” due to its striking double towers. It was built in 1897-1901 by Priest Arnoldy.

Outdoor Escape Game

From the Perdsley the visitor looks at a height of about 400 meters above sea level in the direction of Monschau in the picturesque Rur valley. The name is made up of the terms "Perd" for horse and "Ley" for rock.

The Weaving Mill Museum Höfen accommodates a piece of historic industrial culture from the North Eifel: Four of the last remaining looms from the time of the small weaving mills in the Altkries Monschau. The waged weavers located in Höfen, Konzen or Roetgen, among other locations, particularly worked for the cloth factories in the Aachen region up to the 70s of the 20th century.

Monument of a Simmerather worker from the 20th century.

Rursee balloon ride - float weightlessly over the Rursee and the Eifel National Park

Special mullion structures in Simmerath-Dedenborn.

The Biological Station Düren has converted the old goods shed of the former railroad station Nideggen-Brück into the permanent natural history exhibition "Rur and Rock".

At an idyllic location next to reservoir Heimbach. An ideal excursion destination for young and old. We have 18 paddleboats and 20 canoes for rent. In addtion, we have gaming oportunities and a kiosk. A good choice for children's birthdays, school trips and more.

The Zweifall Sawmill Museum preserves historical sawmilling techniques and makes the history of the regional timber industry tangible.

Situated in the charming valley of the Wehe and surrounded by wooded heights, the district of Schevenhütte offers every opportunity for extensive hikes and peaceful walks through the landscape characterised by forests and valley meadows.

On a clear day, you can even spot Cologne Cathedral from here!

The salt inhalatorium for adults and children in the Rureifel.

This Eifel viewpoint on the highest point of the district of Düren (566 m above sea level) and located directly on the district border with Aachen, offers you an impressive distant view to the west over the Hürtgenwald forest into the Aachen region and as far as the Dutch province of Limburg, and to the north into the Jülicher Börde region and the Cologne Bay. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

This Eifel view, situated directly north above the Kreuzau district of Bogheim, offers you a distant view to the east over the Zülpicher Börde all the way to the Ville, with the Cologne Cathedral also visible on clear days.

Around 7 kilometers of cross-country ski track runs through the unique hedge landscape around Eicherscheid.

Former factory building of the hammer mill.

Struffelt Heath - nature reserve

The former Adler Pharmacy is the former manor house of the first and oldest copper yard in Stolberg.

Climbing fun on the Obersee

In memory of the tragic events that happend in Hürtgenwald during the second world war, the museum "Hürtgenwald 1944 and in peace" was built on Pfarrer-Dickmann-Straße in Vossenack.

The Monschau Castle presumably originated at the beginning of the 13th century. In the middle of the 14th century, the complex was extended and enclosed by a mighty circular wall and embattlements. This nearly impregnable fortress of the powerful Jülich Counts was besieged with heavy artillery by Emperor Charles V in 1543 and was ultimately overtaken; the town was looted. The castle was only repaired to extend the fortifications of the lower castle.

The natural outdoor pool offers water fun for young and old.

The tower "Krawutschketurm" offers a breathtaking view over the valleys of the Eifel.

Wonderful view of the Eifel National Park.

Pier Rursee in Woffelsbach

A fantastic view of the Eifel landscape.

Discover your alpaca-donkey experience!

From this wonderful vantage point you can discover the power station in Weisweiler, the Sophienhöhe and much more when the weather is fine! Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

The vast majority of the guided tours offered by Stolberg-Touristik start at the Galminus Fountain - and for good reason, as this fountain sculpture is firstly directly opposite our Stolberg-Touristik centre and secondly in the immediate vicinity of the charming old town.

Carefree family bathing fun in the Obersee

This "Eifel view" from the keep (220 metres above sea level) of Hengebach Castle offers you a view in a south-westerly to north-westerly direction over the village of Heimbach, with two core areas of the Eifel National Park in view.

SternenBlick in Heimbach: "Cosmic energy"

A paradise for everyone.

Pier Rursee in Rurberg

Former copper farm situated directly on the Vichtbach stream.

One of the more representative courtyard complexes, which is still well preserved and inhabited today.

At 658 meters above sea level, the Steling is the highest elevation in the Aachen region. The excellent visibility was the reason why there was even a fire watch tower on the Steling. The view extends in an easterly direction over the Eifel National Park.

With a 20 cm depth of snow, a horse sleigh with 2 Belgian draft horses will travel from Mützenich through the Fens.

Around Rur- and Obersee you will find about 50 kilometers of shore which can be fished.

A littel chapel in the woods of Erkensruhr.

The historical old town of Monschau at the Rur.

QuerfeldEifel offers e-bike rental, a bike workshop, pick-up and delivery service and guided tours around Heimbach and the Rur-Eifel - for relaxed excursions or sporting adventures.

Discover the various lignite-fired power plants or even Cologne Cathedral from this vantage point in Wollersheim when the weather is nice!

Chapel in the centre of Simmerath.

The Red House was built around 1760 as a residential and business house by the cloth maker and businessman, Johann Heinrich Scheibler. Even today, it reflects the lustre of large-scale, upper middle-class living in a rare unity with its complete furnishings in the Rococo, Louis XVI and Empire styles.

Beautiful view over wide fields, in good weather up to the Siebengebirge.

At this beautiful vantage point in Nideggen-Rath, you can see as far as Cologne Cathedral on a clear day!Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

Bronze and garden sculptures for indoor and outdoor use.

Boat rental and sailing school at the Rursee. Spend relaxing days on the water with us! Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

Pier in Schwammenauel

The bronze statue at the old customs office in Mützenich recalls the post-war years of the former smuggler village of Mützenich, which was characterized by coffee smuggling, which looks back on an exciting and exciting past and comes up with some curious stories. After the Second World War, the Vennbahn made it a German exclave on Belgian territory, and coffee smuggling flourished in the village because it was in the center of the smuggling lines.

This "Eifel view" is located on the 253-metre high Hemgenberg to the west of the Kreuzau district of Winden.

Around 200 routes await fans of outdoor climbing in the valley of the Rur. The climbing massifs of shining red sandstone are between 10 and 45 metres high and each route goes steeply upwards.

Visit the glassworks in Monschau and experience the ancient craft of glass blowing. This art whose crafting techniques have been preserved to this day has its origin in the Roman Empire. Learn how a glowing mass consisting of sand, potash and lime can emerge into a sparkling vessel or a lovely glass figurine through skilful drawing, pinching and blowing.

In the ideal world of alpacas and lamas, urgent appoinments do not exist. The fizzy animals with big brown eyes take you breath away and slow down your daily routine.

A cemetery located next to the Finkenberg Church, built in 1615 and rebuilt by Tillmann Roland in 1725, with impressive, coat-of-arms-decorated gravestones of the copper master families.

Nideggen Castle looks back on an eventful history and is a unique cultural monument to the history of the Middle Ages in the Rhineland and the Eifel.

The indoor swimming pool for the whole familiy in the copper town of Stolberg.

The listed evangelical City Church is located in the heart of Monschau directly on the Rur.

The Dreilägerbach dam, which was built between 1909 and 1911, is located between Roetgen and Rott. An undisturbed hike around the drinking water reservoir is particularly attractive in the southern area. You will find hiking boards and signposted circular hiking trails in the surrounding hiking car parks.

You can visit the castle of Heimbach for free, including the yard, the defensive corridor and the tower. Since 2009, the "International Art Academy Heimbach/Eifel" is situated there.

As a museum for industrial, economic and social history of the Aachen region, Zinkhütter Hof shows the development of one of the oldest industrial regions in Central Europe. A unique testimony to local industrial history is the Zinkhütter Hof itself...

The Hirschley is situated at an altitude of 512 metres above sea level. From here you have an impressive panoramic view of the Rursee and the steep slopes of the north shore.

The castle, which dates from the 15th century, is now used as a museum & event location.

Further information is also available at iPUNKT Düren, Am Markt 6, 52349 Düren, Tel.: 02421 252525. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

From this "Eifel view" (455 metres above sea level) you have a panoramic view in a north-easterly direction on a clear day over the village of Vossenack and the plateau of the Rur-Eifel region as far as the Cologne Bay.

The monte mare Kreuzau invites you to a holiday on your doorstep with a wide range of leisure and relaxation activities. The leisure pool offers bathing and swimming fun for the whole family on around 1,000 square metres.

Four stages - 85 km through the wild nature of the Eifel National Park

Heimbach is one of those small, enchanting places in the Eifel that never ceases to amaze you when you visit: Nature is combined with history and there is so much to discover.

Experience traditional handicrafts in the halls of the Monschau craft market and the glassworks! The "Monschauer Glashütte" is one of the most popular sights in Monschau.

Walk through nature with alpacas, celebrate children's birthday parties and have fun. That's what we offer for you.

Various courses with many alternating elements and ropeways with a total length of over 800 m make a visit to the Hürtgenwald high ropes course a special experience. The focus is on the high adventure course. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

The outdoor swimming pool is located next to the Rur and surrounded by the forrest. We have a generous lawn for sunbathing. Our big pool is divided into a swimmers and non swimmers area. We also have a playground, a beach volleyball court, ping-pong tables and a basketball hoop. You can buy drinks, ice cream and other food at our kiosk. It is two walking minutest from the stopp of Rurtalbahn to us.

Pier at Kermeter

In addition to the possibility of charging the bicycle battery in some restaurants and leisure facilities, there are also special e-bike charging stations in the district of Düren.

Miniature golf in Simmerath-Rurberg.

This Eifel view, located on the Mausauel above the Obermaubach reservoir, is at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level and offers you a distant view in a south-westerly to north-westerly direction over the high plateau of the Rur-Eifel and the Hürtgen Forest all the way to the High Fens.

The Eifel view "Grünenthal" near Monschau-Imgenbroich offers a view over the valley of the upper Rur at an altitude of 490 meters above sea level, before it flows into the Rurstausee.

With a water temperature of 28.5 degrees, the 25 metre pool with a springboard and a 3 metre tower offers 4 lanes. A learning swimming pool and a children’s pool are also available.

St. Clement's Church, with its incomparable Baroque atmosphere, has lost none of its appeal to this day. The Salvator Church houses the image of Our Lady of Sorrows in a precious Antwerp carved altar. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

Explore the Obersee on your own

Guided hiking tours, individually tailored, magnificent views, idyllic hiking trails, enjoy pure nature

A refreshing break

Located high above Einruhr, a fantastic view.

There are three important churches in the old city of Stolberg.

In 1905, the hydroelectric power plant in Heimbach at the Urft dam went into operation as the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world at that time.

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House-high beech hedges that people created here to protect their houses generations ago.

Get up close and personal with Lamas and Alpakas.

The tower on the Rahmenberg above the Marktplatz belongs among the most striking points of the city. Above the trail through the “Half Moon” there is another view on the way upward and the Haller Ruin can be reached in just a few minutes.

Water garden at the Heilsteinhaus in Einruhr.

According to the legend, Emperor Charles the Great had become lost in the High Fens during a hunting excursion near his residence in Aachen and was forced to spend the night on this large quartzite rock. The rock, near the town of Mützenich, situated immediately on the German-Belgian border, is still quite commonly referred to as: Kaiser Karl’s Bettstatt.

The Mariawald monastery with its centuries-old tradition is a place of silence and spiritual contemplation. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

Sports and fun in the SimmBad

The outdoor swimming pool is heated and has a swimmer and a non-swimmer section. Children enjoy the slide, ping-pong tables, and parking for cars and bikes. The pool opens in the beginning of june.

Explore the Eifel National Park region by pedelec

The outdoor pool Heimbach is located right next to the Rur inside nationalpark Eifel. The family friendly pool offers a watertemperature of 24°C, a slide and a big sunbathing lawn, including a volleyball court.

The Heimbach reservoir offers a perfect combination of nature experience and relaxation - with hiking trails, pedal boat and canoe tours as well as a detour to the impressive art nouveau power station in Heimbach.

Fun and sportiness are offered by the good-natured and very capsize-proof open double kayaks-in which canoeing can be learned in a short time. The Rur, with its numerous sweeping waters, sills and small rapids, is a popular area for beginners.

The excellently renovated old town hall of the copper town of Stolberg is nowadays connected to the New Town Hall and houses the representative Great Council Hall and the registry office.

The view from here stretches far across Lake Rursee in an easterly direction into the Eifel National Park.

Bakehouse in half-timbered style.

Explore your alpaca experience

This Eifel view, at 340 metres above sea level, on the Bildchesberg offers you a distant view in a south to north-westerly direction, with two core areas of the Eifel National Park in view. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

The unique calamine violet in and around Stolberg shows itself especially in the months of May to August. Calamine flora or calamine vegetation is the botanical name of two plant communities of metallophytes on soil containing heavy metals.

The forest playground in Obermaubach invites young and old to take a break.Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

The "Kalltal-dam" in the municipality of Simmerath.

The Hürtgenwakd Mountain Bike Park offers five lines for the ultimate in riding fun. From ambitious hobby riders to professionals, there is something for everyone. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

The photography forum of the Aachen city region in Monschau. From art and culture center to forum for international photography

We will glide along with you through the unique landscape of the Eifel and past the places of interest in Monschau, the surrounding villages of Schleiden, Gemünd, Simmerath, nearby Belgium, the Rur Lake and the unforgettable Ravelweg.

Cloth frame

This Eifel view lies, as the name suggests, above the Rur in the Effelsley area at an altitude of 275 metres above sea level.

The historic old town centre of the copper town of Stolberg.

Skiking has elements of cross-country skating and can therefore be easily transferred into a year-round sport.

Around 7 kilometers of cross-country ski track runs through the meadows around Lammersdorf

A wonderful far-reaching view. In good weather and with a clear view, you can see as far as the Fersehrturm Cologne!Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

 ... a day at the beach, feeling the sun, capturing the serenity of the holiday mood and feeling like you're in the south.... Time to relax, time to unwind with your family or friends, spend beautiful hours on the beautiful shore in the sun chair, explore the unique surroundings on hiking trails or by bike...   ...end the day with delicious food and drinks and a breathtaking view of the lake ... Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Replica of an old stagecoach..

The Weiss print shop museum makes your familiar with the idea and development of Johannes Gutenberg in an entertaining and exciting way. Welcome to the exciting world of the art of printing. Get to know our variegated offers and request our information folder.

Former oil mill from the 17th century in the "Tiefenbachtal"

 Canoe, kayak, SUP and pedal boat rental in Woffelsbach Bay

The Kölschkier forest adventure course in the Perlenbach Valley is an adventure play-ground for real outdoor enthusiasts and an ideal day out for the whole family in the Eifel. Kids and grown-ups alike can explore the forest habitat with all their senses at the nine different stations of the course. The adventure course is a playful way to spark educational learning processes, teaching visitors how to treat the natural world.

Bubenheimer Spieleland - the all-weather destination for the whole family.

Former auction monastery from the 18th century.

Pier in Eschauel

Bathing fun in the “Woffelsbacher Bay”

As the only conglomerate rock in the Monschauer Land, the immense, 80 metre-long Richelsley Rock lies on the edge of the High Fens. It was topped with a cross in 1890 to honour Prior Stephan Horrichem, the “Apostle of the High Fens”.

Explore Rursee and Obersee by boat

Pier Obersee in Einruhr.

The Rurtalbahn provides access from Düren to the entire district of Düren along the Rur with a total of 29 stops. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

This Eifel view on the "Simonsley" (415 metres above sea level) offers you an impressive panorama above the Rursee in a south-east to south-west direction, with the "Kermeter", a core area of the Eifel National Park, catching your eye.

From herbs to survival, we do it all in the Eifel.

Explore the Rureifel relaxed with the Pedelec

On the northern edge of the Eifel - high above the red sandstone cliffs visible from afar - lies the former ducal town of Nideggen.

The former Premonstratensian monastery from the 12th century is located in the austere Eifel landscape, in the middle of the "High Fens" nature park, right on the German-Belgian border. The complex, which includes over 32 hectares of forest and a fish pond, is located on a rock plateau at the mouth of the Rur, which meanders in the valley between Kalterherberg and Eschweide, and the Ermesbach. It is 7 km to the picturesque town of Monschau.

The Obermaubach reservoir in the municipality of Kreuzau is a paradise for all kinds of water sports enthusiasts; you can go rowing, pedal boating or canoeing.

Set in a dramatic landscape of woods interspersed with water, the Eifel National Park will allow you to experience the fascinating natural diversity of a wilderness at first hand. For in this large protection area some 65 kilometres southwest of Cologne, nature has been left once more to its own eternal cycle of growth and decay.

Peter Sußner lives and works as a freelance artists in the historic Dreistegen cloth factory on the edge of Monschau's old town.

The Heimbach International Academy of Art is a recognised educational and training centre for artistic creation in the visual arts in the Rhineland.

Perhaps the most beautiful copper courtyard in Stolberg, which has been thoroughly renovated to its former glory.

The Rhineland Medical and Pharmacy Museum was opened in 2022 in Stolberg.It is a local and knowledge museum, showcasing more than 3000 museum objects and tools that were historically used for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Petri Heil on the Obermaubach reservoir - The excellent quality of the Rur-Eifel waters is reflected in the abundance of fish.

From the large panorama terrace of Nideggen Youth Hostel, visitors can enjoy a unique view of the wide landscape of the Rur-Eifel region.

Pier Obersee in Rurberg.

Why would you want to explore Monschau’s places of interest by foot when you can ride comfortably on the town train and learn about the history of the cloth makers’ town? During the 30 minute round trip, we will show you Monschau and travel high up to the castle where you can enjoy the panorama with a view of the town in the valley and the Haller Ruin.

Shinrin Yoku with lamas and alpacas-  from spring untill fall. Do you love the forest? Do enjoy spending time surrounded by nature? How do I active all my senses? Do you want to escape your daily routine? You are right where you need to be. With a group of up to six people, we walk with lamas and alpacas. In addition to long phases of silence, we try exercises for body and soul. You are welcome to bring a small snack.

SternenBlick in Monschau-Höfen: "Night owls"

Sauna village - Brasserie - Hotel - ZAP Relax

The inhabitant of Aachen and Master Builder, Couven, constructed the building in 1783 following the model of a townhouse of the nobility for the cloth manufacturer, M.P.W. Troistorff. In an acceptance of the times, the half-timbered house was plastered and decorated with ornamentation. Rich carvings in the doors with supraports and artistic wrought-iron works in the banister and balcony railing testify to the splendour and prosperity of the inhabitants.

Surrounded by the forest of the national park fishing is always a success.

Wide view from "Die Hohe" into the Monschauer Land.

This Eifel view on the Mausauel, above the Obermaubach reservoir, is at an altitude of 250 m above sea level and offers you a view in a northern (western) direction beyond the reservoir to the last hills of the northern Eifel before the transition to the Jülich-Zülpicher Börde. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

Monte Mare is an indoor swimming and wellness institution. The swimming are offers swimming fun on 1000qm.

Panoramic view of the Rur valley and the village of Dedenborn.

The Perlenbach near Monschau has been dammed for drinking water supply since 1956.

Leisure and fun in the green heart of Rurberg

The charming farmer's museum tells the story of life in the Eifel at the turn of the century.

Directly below the hiking trail along the Schleebachgraben, near the "Im Todt" parking lot, lies the community's wild boar park, which covers around 5 hectares. A refuge and numerous benches invite you to meet the black smocks in a wonderful location.

This Eifel view is located on the promenade of the Dormio Resort "Eifeler Tor". It offers a wonderful view of the Rurtal valley as well as over Heimbach-Hasenfeld.

The former school building now houses the "Uraalt Scholl" village museum in Mützenich.

Your event on our covered wagon - experience unforgettable moments in the picturesque Eifel landscape. For family outings, club celebrations, bachelor parties, or corporate events – our wagon rides are a highlight!

In the German-Belgian nature park Hohes Venn - Eifel, visitors experience a wide variety of landscapes, such as raised bogs, limestone basins and other natural beauties. The diverse Floria is just as impressive as geological features. Characteristic landscape features for the region are forest areas, picturesque lakes and rivers as well as extensive mountain heights.

Rental of pedelecs/ e-bikes/ e-MTBs. Bring and pick up service. Helmets, trailers for children, transport, dogs. Guided tours, routes with navigation.

From the smallest mouse up to bears and lions, the visitor can undertake an exploratory expedition and experience a tour through our nature as it once was or still is today. The Experience Museum Nature Learning Centre exhibits more than 1000 specimens on approximately 200 square metres.

The Luisenhof is situated in a unique recreational landscape in the Eifel National Park. The farm is located in the centre of the small village of Hergarten. Agriculture has always characterised people's lives here. The village of Hergarten is surrounded by wide meadows, fields and green forests and lots of nature.

The origin of Bauerngolf is in the nederlands, by now there are even Bauerngolf courses. For a few years now, you can play Bauerngolf at Bosselbacher Hof.

The multimedia room offers seating for 50 visitors.

SternenBlick in Nideggen-Schmidt: "Night nature"

This Eifel view (approx. 300 metres above sea level) on the west tower, the so-called "Damenerker", of the castle offers you a distant view in a south-westerly to north-westerly direction over the middle Rur valley and the northern parts of the Eifel National Park across to the plateau of the Rur Eifel.

In April there is a natural spectacle in the Eifel that is unparalleled: Millions of wild narcissi stretch their little heads towards the sun and transform the valley meadows into a yellow sea of blossoms. Whether on a guided tour or on your own - a hike in the Perlenbach and Fuhrtsbach valleys near Monschau becomes a special experience during this time.

13-metre-high observation tower with 76 steps at the Eifel view "Burgberg".

The Kupferhof Schart is one of Stolberg's earlier courtyard complexes and, despite extensive reconstruction, still clearly shows its original construction.

"Ruitzhof" belongs to Monschau-Kalterherberg and lies at 570 meters above sea level.

Located in Schmidt near Nideggen, right next to the Eifel National Park, the wildlife park is home to native wild animals, tame domestic and farm animal species and a naturally preserved plant world. The species-appropriate keeping of the animals and the very personal contact with our visitors are particularly close to our hearts. We want you to feel at home with us - at home in the Eifel.

Carriage, wagon and horse sleigh rides as well as individually guided hiking through the “High Fens”.

With trail running, the focus lies more on the route and the nature and not in the achievement of best times.

A "multi-generational playground" for cyclists and skaters

The educational forest path in Rohren at Monschau will lead you to an exhibited stacked charcoal pile and a water-operated saw mill whose historic working equipment inside can also be visited.