Embedded in the forest and mountain landscape of the Eifel, you can experience the animals up close all year round! From small inhabitants, such as cute coatis, to "wild" big cats, to the big stag, visitors can observe animals at eye level. Around 60 animal species in the northern hemisphere and Australia, i.e. a total of approx. 400 animals, live on 30 hectares in the Eifel Zoo.
Whether it’s a relaxing getaway at a hotel, delightful moments at a restaurant, or active exploration of the region—everyone can find their own way to experience the Prümer Land. Are you in the mood for adventure or relaxation?
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Experience
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Relax
Book experiences
We recommend making a reservation for the following attractions so you have plenty of time to enjoy your experience.
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Smuggler´s Tour
Anna Grenze & Wilma Rüber, also known as tour guides Dorita Molter Frensch & Sabine Petri, take the plunge. In the late 1940s, in the heart of Germany’s Wild West, they risk the dangerous smuggling trip across the green border into Belgium.
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Guided city tour
Our tour guides will take you on an exciting journey.
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Eifelnomaden
Schönecken
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Hiking, trekking over several days or beautiful events with llamas: with the "eifelnomaden" you can explore nature, slow down and be out and about with all your senses.
Gina Heinrichs, the initiator of the Wild Carrot Herbal and Nature School, is starting her course program again this year (2026) after completing her further education as an Ayurveda specialist coach.
Highlights include St. Salvator Basilica, the castle ruins in Schönecken, the Pronsfeld Railway Museum with Café Stullwerk, and the Mühlenberger Tunnel in Bleialf.
The Prümer Land is a paradise for hikers and cyclists—but dog owners and nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. The Prümer Land also offers a wide range of outing options for families. Within an hour’s drive, you can go on safaris through numerous wildlife parks and zoos, climb extinct volcanoes, marvel at giant dinosaurs, explore breathtaking amusement parks, and embark on your own forest adventures.
A key feature is its closeness to nature. In the rolling Eifel countryside, you can enjoy the outdoors—whether on a hike, a bike ride, or a leisurely picnic. Also typical are Eifel specialties, down-to-earth and hearty, such as Eifel ham, game dishes, pea soup, flour dumplings, and Kappestiertisch.
During Carnival season, you might also want to treat yourself to something sweet—Nautzen.
St. Salvator Basilica, a hike through the Schönecker Schweiz region, a bike ride along the Eifel-Ardennes Cycle Route past the Railway Museum in Pronsfeld and Café Stullwerk, a stroll through the Kruft family’s sculpture park in Niederprüm, and enjoying the peace and seclusion of the Schneifel region.
