The municipality of Kottenheim , with a population of around 2700, is known for mining Basatlava and Tuffstein until the late 1980s. Testimonies of this time include the "Kottenheimer Winnfeld". Today, the inhabitants benefit from an intact infrastructure and a lively club life, with popular events such as the "Kröbbelchesfest".

Since 2008 recognized as a climatic health resort with an excellent climate: Since 2008, the bioclimatic reports of the German Weather Service have confirmed that the last one was in 2020, the good air and the excellent climate in the climatic health resort of Kelberg.

The Eifel Tourism GmbH is the transregional tourism organization of the vacation region Eifel and the central point of contact for the Eifel vacation. The service center of the Eifel Tourism GmbH assists in the search for the perfect accommodation or active vacation such as hiking vacations and cycling trips - quickly and free of charge via email and also by phone.

Demeter quality goat's cheese is available here.

The local community Langscheid with around 90 inhabitants is located 500 m above sea level in a wooded low mountain range. The highest point is the “Wabelsberg” nature reserve with its unique heather garden, which provides information about the flora typical of the heath. After a hike through the juniper heaths and their unspoilt nature, the “Wabelsberger Wacholderhütte” invites you to rest.