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. The tourist-information Gerolsteiner Land offers researcher backpacks for 5 €/day. Phone: (0049) 6591-13 3000
The backpack is filled with helmet, hammer, goggles and brush. The kids are allowed to keep the stones/rocks they found. Also they get a researcher certificate after they bring back the backpacks.
On the Geoacker the kids will find the four main rock types of the Vulkaneifel: basalt, lime, sandstone and dolomite. These different stones are from quarries of the region.
On holidays the tourist-information offers special arrangements for kids! Feel free to ask for the dates!