Meerfelder Maar

#9 among destinations in Germany

Watersports, Water park, Amusement park, Swimming

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Nestled in the scenic volcanic Eifel region of Germany, Meerfelder Maar is a captivating water park that offers a tranquil retreat amidst nature's splendor. The Maar, a natural lake formed in a volcanic crater, is the largest of its kind in the Eifel and presents a picturesque setting for a variety of outdoor activities.

Meerfelder Maar is not just any ordinary water park; it is a geological wonder, a testament to the volcanic activity that once shaped the landscape of this part of Germany. With its crystal-clear waters, the lake invites visitors to indulge in swimming, fishing, and even windsurfing during the warmer months. The gentle slopes around the Maar are perfect for those looking to hike or cycle, providing panoramic views of the water and the surrounding lush greenery.

The park's serene environment is ideal for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Picnic areas dot the landscape, allowing for leisurely lunches with a view. For those interested in the history and formation of the Maar, informative boards offer insights into the volcanic past of the region.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°6'7"N, 6°45'40"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Meerfelder Maar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weinfelder Maar, Castles of Manderscheid, Hoher List Observatory, Himmerod Abbey.

6.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Weinfelder Maar, Schalkenmehren
165 min walk • Nestled in the idyllic Eifel region of Germany, the Weinfelder Maar is a stunning natural wonder that beckons visitors to the tranquil town of Schalkenmehren. This picturesque maar, or volcanic crater lake, is one of the three Dauner Maare, often referred to as the...
2.5 miE
Forts and castles
Castles of Manderscheid, Manderscheid
65 min walk • Near the Eifel town of Manderscheid are the ruins of two castles, the castles of Manderschied, whose history and location reflect the mediaeval conflict of interest between the Electorate of Trier and the Duchy of Luxembourg.
5.7 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Hoher List Observatory, Schalkenmehren
145 min walk • Hoher List Observatorium is an Observatory located on the Hoher List mountain about 60 km south-west of the city of Bonn, close to the town of Daun in the Eifel...
5.1 miS
Monastery, Church
Himmerod Abbey
130 min walk • Nestled in the serene valleys of the Rhineland-Palatinate region in Germany, Himmerod Abbey is a tranquil oasis of spiritual retreat and historical grandeur. This Cistercian monastery, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, offers a glimpse into the monastic...
6.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schalkenmehrener Maar, Schalkenmehren
162 min walk • The Schalkenmehrener Maar is a maar roughly 3 kilometres southeast of the town of Daun in the Eifel in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
6.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gemündener Maar
161 min walk • Gemündener Maar, nestled in the scenic Eifel region of Germany, is a tranquil lake formed in the crater of an extinct volcano. This picturesque body of water is one of the three Daun Maar lakes, known collectively as the "Eyes of the Eifel" due to their unique...
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Windsborn Crater Lake
35 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of the Eifel region in Germany, Windsborn Crater Lake beckons nature enthusiasts and geology aficionados alike. This unique lake, situated within the Windsborn Crater, is one of the rarest geological formations in the country – a...
2.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Maar Museum, Manderscheid
56 min walk • The Maar Museum in Manderscheid in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a museum whose focus is natural variety and international significance for science and the region of the volcanic maars that characterise parts of the Eifel mountains.
5.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hoher List, Schalkenmehren
146 min walk • The Hoher List is a stratovolcano, 549.1 m above sea level, near the town of Daun in the Eifel region. The hill is in the county of Vulkaneifel in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Little Kyll, Manderscheid
91 min walk • The Little Kyll German: Kleine Kyll, pronounced: "kill" is a 23.9-kilometre-long orographically right-hand tributary of the Lieser.
2.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Burberg
58 min walk • The Burberg, also called the Buerberg and Bürberg, is a hill, 528.5 m above sea level, in the Eifel mountains in Germany. It rises near Schutz in the county of Vulkaneifel in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.