Eifel

The Eifel is a region that lies in two German states: Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. Smaller parts also lie in Belgium (Hohes Venn and West Eifel) and Luxembourg.

Cities and towns

Eifel - Deutsche Mittelgebirge, Serie A-de -

In Eifel (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen Bad Münstereifel Monschau Zülpich

In Eifel (Rhineland-Palatinate)

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Bitburg Dernau Mayen Nürburg

Belgium

Spa (Belgium) | Spa Eupen

Luxembourg

Echternach Vianden Clervaux

Eifel Halal Travel Guide

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The Eifel is a low mountain range bordered by the Rhine to the east and the Mosel to the south. The scenery includes some interesting formations caused by volcanic activity such as circular hills formed from vents and circular lakes in old craters.

Seasons

Traveling through the Eifel is feasible all year long.

• The peak season is from Easter until fall.
• In winter one can go skiing in some small ski resorts.
• There is a famous Christmas market in Monschau, but going there by vehicle might be problematic (not enough parking slots) so one should take the bus from Aachen for example.
• The Nürburgring is a Formula one racing track and once there is race upcoming then it's always crowded in all the area surrounding it.

Local Language in Eifel

People living there speak German and you might find some speaking French, Dutch and a lot of the younger generation will speak a bit of English.

Travel to Eifel

By train or you might take buses leaving from bigger cities (e.g., Aachen) or leaving from the train stations.

How to get around in Eifel

Best by buses or you take a cab.

What to see in Eifel

• The charming and historic town of Monschau is a popular and great destination in summer, and possibly even a better one in winter. Famous for its fairy-tale like looks with narrow streets and traditional houses, as well as for it's Christmas market.
• For hiking, mountainbiking and regular bike trips it's nice to go to the nature resort Eifel National Park in the north.
• Laacher See. 2km diameter volcanic caldera lake east of Mayen.
• Eltz castle near Treis-Karden.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Eifel

Many marked hiking routes, circular and long distance through the area.

• Eifelsteig − 313 kilometers walk from Kornelimünster near Aachen to Trier. Split in 15 stages with description
• Römerkanal-Wanderweg (Roman canal hiking trail) - 100 kilometers walk that follows the route of the Roman Eifel Aqueduct from Nettersheim to Cologne.

• Cycling. Many signposted bike routes through the region.

Travel Next

• Moselle valley
• Middle Rhine Valley

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