Explore the area around Bad Bertrich

Bad Bertrich makes a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding area. For nature lovers and hikers, the Eifel region offers a wealth of stunning landscapes and fascinating places to visit.

We recommend the following towns and sights of interest:

Daun

Daun is a climatic health resort and Kneipp spa town with a mineral spring. Attractions include the spa gardens, crater lakes and the Volcano Museum. Daun’s hydrotherapy pool and indoor pool offer visitors a chance to relax and unwind. You can also enjoy impressive bird’s eye views on a flight in a glider or light aeroplane with the Segelflugverein Vulkaneifel (Gliding Club). Gemündener Maar (which also serves as an outdoor swimming pool) offers excellent fishing opportunities.
Distance: approx. 30 km

Lutzerath

The officially designated health resort in the collective municipality of Ulmen is well worth a visit. Sights of interest include the Marien-Wallfahrtskirche – a pilgrim church with a high altar – the Achterhöhe viewpoint, the Ice Age caves at the Falkenlay rock massif and the carved altar in Driesch, which depicts the suffering of Christ.
Distance: approx. 11 km

Manderscheid

The climatic health resort and Kneipp spa town has a wealth of sights of historical interest, including Manderscheid castles, the local heritage museum, the Crater Lake Museum and Niederburg castle. The candle-making centre Kerzenwerkstatt Moll, which is open to visitors, offers fun activities, whatever the weather. Cyclists can enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Eifel on the Maare-Mosel cycle path. Manderscheid’s family-friendly outdoor pool and mini-golf also attract large numbers of visitors.
Distance: approx. 27 km

Münstermaifeld

The castle of Burg Eltz towers high above Münstermaifeld. This spectacular sight is famous far beyond the Eifel region. Parts of the castle are open to visitors during the summer months. Guided tours are offered daily from 1 April to 1 November.
Distance: approx. 60 km

Nürburg

Nürburg is not only famous among motor-racing fans. The world-famous Nürburgring set in the heart of the Eifel plays host to a variety of racing series as well as the annual Rock am Ring festival, attracting many visitors.
Distance: approx. 43 km

Ulmen

The town of Ulmen, to which Bad Bertrich belongs as part of the collective municipality, offers enjoyable excursions within easy reach of Bad Bertrich, including Ulmener Maar crater lake, the Jungferweiher crater and the ruins of a crusader castle.
Distance: approx. 25 km

Strohn

Strohn’s Vulkanhaus museum invites visitors to find out more about volcanoes. Strohn is also home to a volcanic bomb. Measuring some five metres in diameter and weighing over 120 tons, it stands as a giant monument to the volcanic past of the Eifel.
Distance: approx. 14 km

Wallenborn

The main attraction in the village is a fumarole named “Wallender Born” – known locally as “Brubbel” – which was opened up to create an active cold-water geyser.
Distance: approx. 37 km