If you are staying in the north of the Eifel, you could visit the following destinations:
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Flying Fox-Park
Zülpich
Open today
Experience the first Flying Fox Park in the city triangle Cologne-Bonn-Aachen with its two obstacle courses. Fly free like a bird at a speed of up to 40 kilometres an hour above the water sports lake in Zülpich.
History comes alive at the LVR open-air museum in Kommern: Chickens run around between the houses and peck at the ground, cattle graze peacefully in the pasture and fresh bread smells waft from the bakery. Visitors can wander through five different assemblies and their buildings. The journey through time in the Rhineland begins at the end of the 15th century and ends with the 20th century. Exhibitions and various festivals and markets, such as the Anno Dazumal fair, round off the museum experience.
Hellenthal bird of prey station & wildlife open-air enclosure
Hellenthal
Open today
High above the Oleftal dam, you’ll find the Hellenthal bird of prey station & wildlife open-air enclosure. Numerous local wildlife species appear at all times of year in their natural surroundings and beauty.
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Freilinger See
Blankenheim
Open today
Lake Freilingen, embedded in the beautiful landscape of the Eifel, offers relaxation, cooling and fun in the midst of the local nature - and all this with the highest water quality.
With their fine proboscises, colourful butterflies sip juice from a sliced pineapple. Then the gentle creatures waft away into the foliage of the plants in the butterfly house.
On an area of more than 6,000 m², the barefoot and generation park Schmidtheim invites young and old to relax. Tickle the senses with a tour of the barefoot park. With its 15 stations, it offers a very special experience not only for your feet.
Take a look at our other excursion tips for the Eifel:
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Family road trip North Eifel 2
Once you have found your vacation accommodation in the northern part of the Eifel, you could visit the following excursion destinations with your family: