Mechernich - culture at the foot of the Eifel National Park

Mechernich in the Northern Eifel trumps with nature, culture, history and many highlights for young and old

Mechernich - If you are interested in the combination of culture, history, nature and experience, Mechernich is the right place for you: with its many attractions and many recreational facilities, Mechernich has something for all ages.

In the LVR Open Air Museum Kommern you will experience a journey through time of a special kind: fragrant bread baked in a wood oven, sparks and hammering in the forge. In the museum you can experience with all your senses how people used to live and work in the Rhineland. The historic center of Kommern, with one of the largest enclosed half-timbered buildings in the Rhineland, is a regular location for nationally known markets, such as the Historic Crafts Market. In the sprawling Kommern Wildlife Park, the proximity to animals is palpable. Not only in bad weather does the Günnersdorf mine attract visitors with tours above and below ground. Visitors "ride" into the tunnels under expert guidance and discover the more than 2,000-year-old history of lead ore mining. Young and old aspiring knights feel at home at the knights' games at Satzvey Castle. Concerts featuring outstanding performers, spooky nights during Halloween and a viewing inside the castle on a guided tour are also offered. You almost imagine yourself in the Stone Age when you visit the pre-Stone Age Kakus Cave in Dreimühlen, which is surrounded by legends. Get a guided tour through the grounds of the enchanted Karst rock.

Mechernich is the ideal starting point for eventful days in the Eifel.