Holiday in Eifel
Area in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Area
Best time to travel
May–October
Budget/day
60–100 €
Getting there from Germany
The Eifel is accessible by car from Cologne (1h), Bonn (45 min), and Trier (1h). Train connections to Gerolstein and Daun.
About Eifel
The Eifel is a fascinating volcanic landscape in western Germany, extending over parts of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. Just 13,000 years ago — geologically a blink of an eye — a volcano last erupted here, leaving behind the circular maars, water-filled volcanic craters that are among the most impressive natural wonders in Germany. The Pulvermaar near Gillenfeld is the best-preserved maar in Europe. The Eifel National Park protects ancient beech forests, which are developing into one of the few wilderness areas in Germany. As a certified star park, it offers a spectacularly clear night sky — a rare experience in Central Europe. Wildcats, black storks, and over 2,000 endangered animal and plant species find habitat here. The Eifelsteig, a 313-kilometer premium hiking trail from Aachen to Trier, crosses the most beautiful landscapes of the region. Along the route, castles like Burg Eltz — one of the best-preserved knight's castles in Germany — historical monastery complexes, and picturesque half-timbered villages await. Eifel cuisine is hearty and down-to-earth: Döbbekooche (potato cake), Eifel trout, and Eifel game dishes are served in rustic inns. The Nürburgring, the legendary racetrack in the Hocheifel, attracts motorsport fans from around the world. Whether it's volcanic adventures, stargazing, or hiking bliss — the Eifel is an underrated natural gem.
Top 5 highlights in Eifel
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Eifelmaare
The circular volcanic lakes like Pulvermaar and Weinfelder Maar offer swimming fun in a unique crater lake setting.
Nürburgring
The legendary racetrack offers tourist drives on the Nordschleife, motorsport events, and an experience center.
Nationalpark Eifel
The only national park in NRW is home to wildcats, beech forests, and offers star park quality for sky observation.
Geysir Andernach
The highest cold water geyser in the world shoots a water fountain up to 60 meters high every 2 hours.
Burg Eltz
The fairytale knight's castle in the Moselle Valley is one of the best-preserved castles in Germany and was in family ownership for 800 years.
Hotels in Eifel
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Eifel
Recommended travel time
May–October
Summer
Pleasant, 18–24 °C, fresh in the high altitudes
Winter
Cold, -3–3 °C, snow possible
How much does a holiday in Eifel cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
35–50 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
60–100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130–220 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The Eifelmaare are wonderful for swimming in summer — the Pulvermaar has the clearest water.
Tourist drives on the Nürburgring Nordschleife are possible from about 30 € — an adrenaline kick.
The Eifel National Park offers ranger tours and a star park experience in autumn.
Burg Eltz is only accessible on foot — the 1.5 km path through the forest is part of the experience.
The Eifelsteig leads through the most beautiful Eifel landscapes over 313 km from Aachen to Trier.
Food & drink in Eifel
These specialties you must try!
