The community of St. Johann with almost 1,000 inhabitants looks back on a long history. The Bürresheim Castle, which is part of the municipal area, offers its visitors a glimpse into bygone times. Other sights are the Barbarakapelle and the "Ahl", a historical quarry, which was created by the eruption of the Hochsimmer volcano.
Geographically, the municipality of Shepherds with its approximately 270 inhabitants lies in the middle of the community of Vordereifel. In the centre of the village is the Apollonia Chapel.