Kapelle St. Trinitatis in Virneburg

The only Trappist abbey (silent nuns) in Germany.

The Natural History Museum in the old town hall of Gerolstein is on the trail of nature. In addition to minerals, rocks and fossils from the region, there are also exhibits from the prehistoric and early history as well as the most species-rich collection of butterflies in the Eifel.

Wernerseck Castle sits enthroned on a rocky spur high above the nature reserve of the Nettetal. Her residential tower, lined with bay windows, is visible from afar.

Bettingen castle ruin

The church of St. Peter's was built between 1513 and 1515