Rainy Day? No Problem.
The Vulkan Eifel has plenty to offer even in the rain – from caves and museums to indoor pools and cinemas.
Kinopalast Vulkaneifel Daun
ca. 6 kmModern cinema in Daun showing current films in a pleasant atmosphere. The classic rainy day plan – always works.
EntertainmentLaurentiusbad Daun
ca. 6 kmIndoor pool with 28°C water temperature, lanes for swimmers and non-swimmers. Barrier-free, open year-round. Relaxation and exercise whatever the weather.
Indoor PoolEifel Volcano Museum Daun
ca. 6 kmInteractive museum on the formation of the volcanic landscape. Presented accessibly for all ages, family-friendly. Essential for anyone who really wants to understand the Eifel.
MuseumBuchenlochhöhle Gerolstein
ca. 18 kmIce Age cave inhabited by Stone Age people around 30,000 years ago, part of the Gerolstein Dolomites. Guided tours year-round – dry inside, especially atmospheric when it's raining outside.
CaveMaarmuseum Manderscheid
ca. 18 kmMuseum about the formation of the maare – easily combined with a visit to the Manderscheid castle ruins. Rain doesn't matter here as the visit is mostly indoors.
MuseumHeimwebermuseum Schalkenmehren
ca. 5 kmInsight into traditional crafts and the cultural history of the Eifel. Small, quiet and authentic – a good stop for one or two hours.
Local HistoryShopping in Daun
ca. 6 kmDaun town centre has a pleasant, manageable shopping area with owner-operated shops. Weekly market with regional products – check dates in advance.
ShoppingMoselle Day Trip to Cochem
ca. 45 kmReichsburg castle, old town and cosy wine taverns right on the Moselle. In the rain, Cochem has its own special charm – winding alleys and warm restaurants invite you to linger.
Day TripBürresheim Castle
ca. 25 kmThe best-preserved castle in the Eifel – never destroyed, with original furnishings from several centuries. Guided tours daily, fully accessible inside.
CastleGerolsteiner Brunnen Erlebniswelt
ca. 18 kmNew interactive experience world at Germany's largest mineral spring. Tours through the bottling plant with free tasting. Registration required (besucherzentrum@gerolsteiner.com, tel. +49 6591 14238). Tours Mon–Thu: 9:30 and 11:30. Indoors, warm, free.
New 2026 · FreeBirresborner Ice Caves
ca. 30 kmFour lava caves in the Birresborn Volcano Park – a constant 0°C inside year-round, hence the name. Guided tours bookable, protective clothing provided. An extraordinary, weatherproof experience.
Cave · GuidedNatural History Museum Gerolstein
ca. 18 kmMuseum on the natural history of the Vulkan Eifel – geology, fossils and fauna of the region. Well combined with the rock path or experience world. Check opening times in advance.
MuseumBirgel Watermill
ca. 20 kmEurope's largest mill experience centre: four working mills (mustard, grain, oil, saw). Tours bookable, farm shop with regional products. Great even in bad weather.
Museum · Farm ShopInsider Tip
"Take a drive to Cochem on a rainy day. The Moselle old town in the drizzle, a warm wine tavern, the view of the Reichsburg – that is Eifel holiday at its finest."