Abtei Maria Laach, © Jens Weber, Rhein-Zeitung

Monasteries, churches & chapels

At all times the Eifel has been characterized by Catholic religion. Discover the religious places e.g. the idyllic church “Schwanenkirche”, monastery and pilgrimage church Maria Martental and of course the world famous Benedictine Abbey Maria Laach.

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Burg Thurant, © Klaus Breitkreutz

Burg Thurant

Alken

Built partly on Roman foundations, Burg Thurant is one of the oldest castles in the Moselle. Explore the romantic grounds and learn more about the ancient craft of wine-making with a visit to the cellar.

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Niederburg, © Klaus Breitkreutz

Burgruine Niederburg

Kobern-Gondorf

From the Lower castle is a wonderful view of the village rooftops and the low-lying Moselle Valley.

Accessible at any time

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Burgruine von Virneburg, © Remet/Kappes

Burgruine Virneburg

Virneburg

Castles and castle ruins are very impressive bthere it is the journey,which is very impressive. Coming out of the direction Mayen, you must drive a curvy and steep route until you can see the imposing castle ruin Virneburg.

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Schwanenkirche im Rapsfeld

Church Schwanenkirche

Roes

Church Schwanenkirche.

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Morswiesener Weiher 1, © Erich Klapperich

Der Morswiesener Weiher

Hausten

The idyllic convenient " Morswiesener Weiher " in the tranquil Eifelplace Hausten-Morswiesen is a gem for all naturelovers.

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Die Grube "Bausberg" I und II in Kehrig

Kehrig

Pit Bausberg I and II in Kehrig.

Until a few decades ago, slate mining dominated large parts of our region as far as the Moselle. The population of the local church Kehrig lived to a large extent from the work in the resident slate mines Bausberg I and Bausberg II…

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Ehrenburg im Morgenlicht, © Klaus Breitkreutz

Ehrenburg

Brodenbach

The wildly romantic castle of the Ehrenberg Knights, with its unsophisticated beauty, offers a wealth of charms: we invite you to come, stay and enjoy!.

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Eifelmuseum 1, © Stadt Mayen/Seydel

Eifelmuseum - Museumswelten Mayen

Mayen

ovevaburg castle is a symbol of the town of Mayen. It can be seen from far and wide, towering over the town centre.

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Eltz Castle

Wierschem

Magical: Eltz Castle With its unique location in the heart of the wild natural scenery of the Elzbach valley and its fascinating architecture, Eltz Castle is the embodiment of a knight's castle. Eltz Castle has been owned by the family of the same name for more than 850 years…

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Erlebniswelten Grubenfeld Mitmachstation, © Kappest/Vulkanpark GmbH

Erlebniswelten Grubenfeld (mining site Experience Worlds)

Mayen

What did humans do with the volcanic rocks? What did they create from them? How did they obtain these rocks? And how were they able to shape them? The quarry field Volcano Park experience centre has interesting answers to all these questions.

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