Family vacation Rureifel

Which destinations should you head for during your family vacation in the Rureifel? The road trip will show you:

  1. A modern exhibition with several visitors standing at an interactive table. In the background, some exhibition objects and devices can be seen.
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Tobias Vollmer

    Papiermuseum Düren

    Düren
    Open today

    Like a folded sheet of paper, the new Papiermuseum Düren appears right next to the Leopold-Hoesch-Museum in the urban space.

    learn more about: Papiermuseum Düren
  3. A person in a museum is looking at a detailed miniature city. In the background, historical exhibits and statues can be seen.
    Copyright: Kreis Düren - Dennis Stratmann

    Burgenmuseum Nideggen

    Nideggen
    Open today

    The Nideggen Castle Museum welcomes you on your discovery tour of the Middle Ages Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

    learn more about: Burgenmuseum Nideggen
  4. A small child is feeding a deer in a forest. In the background, there are trees and a natural path visible.
    Copyright: Wildpark Schmidt

    Wildpark Schmidt

    Nideggen
    Open today

    Located in Schmidt near Nideggen, right next to the Eifel National Park, the wildlife park is home to native wild animals, tame domestic and farm animal species and a naturally preserved plant world. The species-appropriate keeping of the animals and the very personal contact with our visitors are particularly close to our hearts. We want you to feel at home with us - at home in the Eifel.

    learn more about: Wildpark Schmidt
  5. A group of people is listening to a presentation in a modern exhibition room. In the center is a round table with an interactive presentation.
    Copyright: Nationalpark Eifel, D. Ketz

    Eifel National Park centre - “Wildnis(t)räume” exhibition

    Schleiden
    Open today

    In the Eifel National Park centre at the Vogelsang IP “International Place”, visitors can experience nature with all their senses - indoors and outdoors. Surrounded by dense mixed deciduous forests, the modern visitors’ centre above the Urftsee lake has hosted the “Wildnis(t)räume” (“Wilderness Dreams”) exhibition - a barrier-free, interactive nature experience for people of all ages. The Eifel National Park centre is open all year round.

    learn more about: Eifel National Park centre - “Wildnis(t)räume” exhibition
  6. An outdoor wooden playground with climbing and balancing opportunities. Children play and explore nature in a green environment.
    Copyright: Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Tobias Vollmer - finanziert duch REACT-EU

    Kölschkier forest adventure course

    Monschau
    Open today

    The Kölschkier forest adventure course in the Perlenbach Valley is an adventure play-ground for real outdoor enthusiasts and an ideal day out for the whole family in the Eifel. Kids and grown-ups alike can explore the forest habitat with all their senses at the nine different stations of the course. The adventure course is a playful way to spark educational learning processes, teaching visitors how to treat the natural world.

    learn more about: Kölschkier forest adventure course
  8. A group of people is getting ready for a climbing adventure. They are standing by a wooden cabin in the forest and exchanging climbing gear.
    Copyright: Kreis Düren-Dennis Stratmann

    Hochseilgarten Hürtgenwald

    Hürtgenwald

    Various courses with many alternating elements and ropeways with a total length of over 800 m make a visit to the Hürtgenwald high ropes course a special experience. The focus is on the high adventure course. Übersetzt mit DeepL Translate

    learn more about: Hochseilgarten Hürtgenwald

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