The listed building is not only being used as living quarters but also as a place to offer high-quality cultural venues. Theatre, concerts and exhibits take place inside and outside the castle.

The Hetsche maar is the smallest mar in the Eifel and about 40.000 - 70.000 years old.

Already in the middle of the second century, the Romans had a villa in Welschbillig. In the second half of the fourth century, they constructed an even larger one, which in U-shape was connected west of a 60-by-20-meter pond, surrounded by 112 herds.

A great opportunity for a break on the Maifeld cycle path: the water playground in Mertloch! Turn water wheels, dam up water, splash around, splash! Great fun for hot days, but also with wellies!

Englisch Panoramic view from the Teufelskanzel. The Teufelskanzel is a rocky outcrop south of the Laacher See with a fabulous view of the Neuwied basin.