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Copyright: Eifel Tourismus, Dominik Ketz
Copyright: Eifel Tourismus, Dominik Ketz

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What's going on in the Eifel?

The Eifel offers a varied program of events throughout the year. Whether concerts, exhibitions, guided hikes or markets - culture, nature and regional history come together here in a variety of ways.

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A group of five hikers stands on a forest path and observes nature. Trees with colorful autumn leaves surround them.

4/3/26

every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month | A ranger will first guide you along the Heimbach reservoir and then through challenging trails in the beech forests of the Kermeter, a highlight of the Eifel National Park.

A group of children and adults is standing outside holding awards in their hands. In the foreground, colorful eggs are stacked. — Copyright: Ostern 2©BSCAdenau e. V.

4/3/26 - 4/4/26

Target shooting for everyone.

A rider on a horse is performing a spectacular display with fireworks in the background. Spectators are watching the event at night. — Copyright: Archivfoto Reitverein Prüm

4/4/26 - 10/10/26

One of the largest traditional horse markets in Germany.

A half-timbered house with the inscription "Backhaus" above the entrance door. — Copyright: Historische Wassermühle Birgel, Mariette Spohr GmbH

4/4/26 - 10/22/26

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

Picture frame with Easter motif in front of Satzvey Castle — Copyright: Mike Goehre

4/5/26 - 4/6/26

Colorful spring market with Easter activities, music and children's program at Satzvey Castle.

A beautiful building with several floors and balconies. It is located in a quiet environment with green areas. — Copyright: Markus Urfels, Im Pfenn

4/5/26

Easter buffet with cold and warm delicacies.

An old castle with a tall tower stands before a clear sky. Green grass grows around the ruins and the sun is rising. — Copyright: Kappest

4/5/26 - 10/4/26

Guided tour of Olbrück Castle A qualified castle guide accompanies visitors around the castle grounds and takes them on a journey through time from volcanism to chivalry.

An impressive church with towers and beautiful, colorful flowers in the foreground. The sky is clear and blue. — Copyright: Hausberg

4/6/26

The impressive abbey church forms the heart of the Maria Laach monastery complex and is considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Romanesque monuments in the country - in the tradition of the great Romanesque cathedrals in Speyer, Mainz and Worms in the Rhineland. The church is decoratively built from brown-yellow Laach tuff, white limestone and red Kylls sandstone.

In the photo, you can see the Mariawald Monastery. There is some snow on the meadows. — Copyright: Nationalpark Eifel // Dörstel

4/8/26

Wednesdays | The moderately difficult hike in the Eifel National Park leads from the Mariawald Abbey into the beech natural forests and the habitat of woodpeckers. It is suitable for children and all-terrain strollers.

A race car drives on the track past a large crowd of spectators. The atmosphere is exciting and lively. — Copyright: PressefotoNuerburgring@GruppeCPohotography

4/11/26

Adjustment drives to the Nürburgring long-distance series.

Adults hike on the Crime Trail — Copyright: Kappest

4/11/26 - 9/19/26

In search of clues to the locations of the Eifel crime novels Short text: What inspires Jacques Berndorf and co. so much? The only way to find the answer is to go on a hike through the thriller scenery around Hillesheim. Our crime thriller guides will take you under their care and lead you to the original locations. Price: Adults €14.00, young people €10.00, groups on request €50.00 per hour Minimum number of participants: 6 persons Meeting point: Tourist information centre, Am Markt 1, 54576 Hillesheim Info/registration required: Information at the Hillesheim Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 06591 133300, -mail: hillesheim@gerolsteiner-land.de and registration in the ticket shop at www.gerolsteiner-land.de and Ticket-Regional

A group of children is working on stoneworking projects outdoors. They are using tools and materials in a creative, craft-like environment. — Copyright: J. Zimpel-Nonn/Vulkanregion Laacher See

4/11/26 - 10/10/26

Geo for Kids - tuff hammering course At the Tuff Center, an experienced stonemason explains to the children how to work with tuff and the tools required for this. Afterwards, the "young stonemasons" can get to work themselves.