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Holidays in Daun & the Volcanic Eifel

The maars, forests and volcanic landscape are almost on the doorstep of eifel5star. Here you will find our personal selection for active days, family outings, quiet moments in nature and things to do when the weather is less favourable.

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Daun is an ideal base

If you are visiting the Volcanic Eifel for the first time, make time for its maars. The quiet crater lakes, wide views and short distances around Daun make exploring easy – yet every place has its own character.

The Eifelsteig and Lieserpfad are close by for walkers, while cyclists can set off directly from Daun on well-known routes. Many destinations are only a few minutes away, so even a spontaneous half-day outing can become a real holiday experience.

We like the variety: nature in the morning, then a wildlife park, castle or museum in the afternoon. On rainy days, museums and the thermal baths offer worthwhile alternatives.

The following recommendations are deliberately not an endless list of links. They are destinations that suit a holiday in Daun and can be realistically planned from eifel5star.

Personally recommended

Our personal top tips

Six destinations we particularly like to recommend to guests for their first days on holiday.

Daun maars

approx. 8 min.NatureFamily

Three maars lie close to Daun. Our tip: start early, combine viewpoints with lakeside paths and enjoy the tranquillity of the volcanic landscape.

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Wild- und Erlebnispark Daun

approx. 10 min.FamilyNature

Close by, family-friendly and without a long journey: the wildlife park is a good choice when animals and nature should come together for all generations.

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Walking around Daun

approx. 5 min. to the trailheadNatureWalking

The Eifelsteig, Lieserpfad and award-winning HeimatSpur MaareGlück make Daun a versatile base for walkers and guests hiking individual stages.

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Maare-Mosel Cycle Route

approx. 5 min. to the startCyclingFamily

The route starts in Daun and follows a former railway line towards the Moselle. It is especially enjoyable for a full day of cycling through varied landscapes.

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Nürburgring

approx. 25 min.Family

A classic for motorsport fans, with the experience depending heavily on the event calendar. Always check the current date and available attractions before setting off.

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Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg

approx. 20 min.FamilyNatureCulture & history

Wolves, birds of prey and an impressive castle backdrop make this outing especially varied – particularly for families with children.

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Walking & stages

Walking around Daun

Daun is an ideal place to stay for walkers and guests hiking individual stages. Short stays from 1 night can also be requested at eifel5star.

Eifelsteig

Stage 1123.4 km · approx. 7 hours · challenging

Stage 11 starts in Daun and leads to Manderscheid. The route passes the Daun maars, among other highlights. eifel5star is a suitable place to stay on the Eifelsteig in Daun – including for a single overnight stay between stages.

Lieserpfad

Stage 218.3 km · approx. 5 hr 10 min · moderate

Stage 2 leads from Daun through the Lieser valley to Manderscheid. Nature, the Lieser valley and the approach to the Manderscheid castles shape the character of the route. Overnight stays on the Lieserpfad in Daun can also be requested with us from 1 night.

Germany’s most beautiful hiking trail 2026 – 2nd place

HeimatSpur MaareGlück

11.3 km · approx. 2 hr 43 min · moderately challenging

The circular trail leads through the landscape around the Daun maars. The award-winning HeimatSpur combines views of the maars, nature and a well-planned day hike around Daun.

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Explore by interest

21 destinations shown

The categories are intended as a clear guide; some destinations suit more than one interest. All travel times are approximate from eifel5star in Daun and may vary depending on traffic, route and parking.

You will also find our six top tips in the full overview – together with all other destinations and categories.

Leisure in Daun

Directly in and around Daun

Short distances for spontaneous time in nature, on a bike or on a visit that is not dependent on the weather.

Daun maars

ca. 8 min.NatureFamily

The Gemünden, Weinfeld and Schalkenmehren maars show the volcanic landscape around Daun at its most impressive. For a first outing, we recommend a short circuit with viewpoints and time by the water.

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Wild- und Erlebnispark Daun

ca. 10 min.FamilyNature

A spacious driving route through the park, animals and other family activities make this an easy outing close to Daun.

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Maare-Mosel Cycle Route

approx. 5 min. to the startCyclingFamily

The former railway line starts in Daun and runs through the Volcanic Eifel towards the Moselle. A lovely day ride for recreational cyclists and families with cycling experience.

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Eifel Volcano Museum Daun

ca. 5 min.Rainy daysCulture & historyFamily

Models, rocks and clear information explain how the maars and volcanic landscape were formed. A fitting addition to experiencing nature, especially in unsettled weather.

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Vulkaneifel Trail Park

approx. 5 min. to the startCyclingNature

The mountain bike network around Daun offers routes of varying difficulty. As the routes are not signposted everywhere, we recommend the official route overview and GPX navigation.

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Nearby

approx. 15–25 minutes

Varied destinations that can easily be planned as a half-day or full-day outing.

Schalkenmehrener Maar

ca. 10 min.NatureFamilyWellness & swimming

The maar combines an easily accessible lakeside setting with opportunities for walking. In summer, it is also a popular destination for a day by the water.

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Weinfelder Maar

ca. 8 min.NatureWalking

The maar, also known as the Totenmaar, feels particularly peaceful and unspoilt. The circular walk and the chapel by the shore make it one of our favourite short nature outings.

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Adler- und Wolfspark Kasselburg

ca. 20 min.FamilyNatureCulture & history

Birds of prey, wolves and the historic castle backdrop combine an experience of nature with a special outing for families.

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Wallender Born – the Brubbel

ca. 15 min.NatureFamily

The cold-water geyser in Wallenborn is a small geological spectacle. The Brubbel Trail adds an enjoyable introduction to the volcanic landscape.

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Vulkanhaus Strohn

ca. 15 min.Rainy daysFamilyCulture & history

The interactive exhibition makes volcanism easy to understand and is also suitable for families. We recommend checking the current opening times before setting off.

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Manderscheid Castles

ca. 15 min.Culture & historyNatureWalking

The Oberburg and Niederburg shape the Lieser valley near Manderscheid. Views, history and walking routes can be easily combined here.

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Maar Museum Manderscheid

ca. 15 min.Rainy daysFamilyCulture & history

The museum is devoted to the maars, the geological history and the volcanism of the region. It is a good alternative to a walk in poor weather.

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Nürburgring

ca. 25 min.Family

Motorsport fans can reach the Nürburgring in a short time. Before visiting, it is sensible to check the official event calendar, as the options depend on the particular date.

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A little further afield

approx. 30–45 minutes

Peaceful moments and special places for a slightly longer outing.

Vulkaneifel Therme Bad Bertrich

ca. 30 min.Wellness & swimmingRainy days

The thermal baths and sauna landscape offer a relaxing break, especially enjoyable after a walk or on a rainy day.

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Abtei Himmerod

ca. 30 min.Culture & historyNature

The abbey lies peacefully in the Salm valley and combines architecture, history and nature. A destination for guests seeking a quiet outing away from the major attractions.

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A full day of your holiday

Day trips

Destinations for which we would allow a little more time – ideal for a full day of your holiday.

Cochem & Reichsburg

ca. 35 min.Culture & historyFamily

The Moselle town and the Reichsburg are ideal for a varied day trip. Allow extra time for finding a parking space and for the walk up to the castle.

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Burg Eltz

ca. 45 min.Culture & history

Burg Eltz lies between the Eifel and the Moselle and has a history of around 900 years. For travel and visiting information, we recommend checking the latest details on the official website.

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Eifelpark Gondorf

ca. 40 min.Family

Rides, play areas and animal experiences make the park a versatile destination for families. With so much on offer, it is well worth allowing a full day.

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Your holiday in Daun

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