The cultural and local history association operates its local history museum, in which numerous private collections are bundled and agricultural equipment is also saved from oblivion, at two locations.

Outside the town on Stäreberg the Jewish cemetery is situated, a silent witness to the Jewish community that existed in Wittlich for centuries. Its origin goes back to the 2nd half of the 17th century.

Genovevaburg castle is a symbol of the town of Mayen. It can be seen from far and wide, towering over the town centre. Inside, it is home to the Eifelmuseum with the exhibiton "EifelTotal" and the German Slate Quarry Museum.

A memorial to the famous Neuerburg composer.

With its star-filled night sky, Eifel National Park is qualified as a Dark Sky Park. This large protected area obtained the significant recognition of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The Eifel National Park region is one of the few locations in Germany where it is possible to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.