Break with Kids
Family holiday in the Vulkan Eifel – ziplining, wildlife park, volcanic lakes, water playground and nature experiences right on the doorstep.
The Vulkan Eifel offers families with children a wide range of experiences – from wildlife parks and summer toboggan runs to wild swimming in the maar lakes and adventurous ziplining near Berlingen. Around Kirchweiler and Daun there are excursion destinations for every age, every budget and every kind of weather.
Wild- & Erlebnispark Daun
approx. 6 kmDrive-through wildlife route, Barbary macaque canyon, bird-of-prey flight shows, adventure playground and petting zoo. Llamas, mouflons, wild yaks and wild boar on expansive grounds. A full afternoon for children.
Animals & NatureSummer Toboggan Run Daun
approx. 6 km800 metres of descent right next to the wildlife park. Single and double bobsleds, speed of your own choosing. Season April to October – fast, affordable and suitable for children from around 4 years old.
Fun & AdventureEifel Adventures Berlingen
approx. 12 kmZiplining, adventure mini-golf, footpool and pétanque on an outdoor site. Ideal for older children and teenagers. Treehouse overnight stays possible – great for a special family experience.
AdventureEagle & Wolf Park Kasselburg Pelm
approx. 20 kmBirds-of-prey shows and wolf feeding across 20 hectares around a historic castle. Daily flight displays in season. European wolves in spacious enclosures – an experience children will remember for years.
Animal ExperienceDaun Maar Lakes
approx. 6 kmThe three Daun maar lakes offer peaceful nature experiences for families. At Schalkenmehrener Maar there is a shallow bathing spot in summer. The circular trail is manageable even with younger children.
Nature & SwimmingLaurentiusbad Daun Indoor Pool
approx. 6 kmIndoor pool with 28 °C water temperature, separate lanes for swimmers and non-swimmers. Open year-round – ideal for rainy days or when the maar lakes are too cold.
Indoor PoolDreimühlen Waterfall
approx. 18 kmGermany's only "growing" waterfall near Üxheim-Ahütte. Free to visit, short walkway along the stream. A fascinating spot for children – with a simple explanation it becomes a mini science lesson.
Natural MonumentKurpark Daun with Water Playground
approx. 6 kmSpacious green park in the centre of Daun with a water playground for children. Free of charge, usable year-round. Easily combined with a stroll through town and ice cream in Daun's centre.
PlayEifel Volcano Museum Daun
approx. 6 kmInteractive museum about the formation of the volcanic landscape – presented in a way children can understand. Ideal for rainy days. Once you know how a maar forms, you see the surroundings through different eyes.
MuseumHiking: HeimatSpuren Daun
from Daun approx. 6 kmCertified circular hiking trails with information stations about nature and geology. 4 to 14 km in length, varying difficulty levels. Family-friendly routes with rest spots and varied scenery.
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