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Eifel weekend with kiddies
4mehlis
4mehlis
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Eifel weekend with kiddies

What do you do with the grandchildren (3 and 5 years) on a long weekend with a reduced risk of stress and the highest possible fun factor? For 4 days in winter we enjoyed animal-rich and wet experiences. On the 4th day I also listed alternatives that we want to do in the near future. Therefore, the kilometer indication of the route is not correct. This time we were in Nettersheim, Mechernich, Rheinbach and Hellenthal (about 450 km).

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752 Kilometres
4 Days
17 Waypoints
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Day 1
Essen, Deutschland
At 2 p.m. we head towards Cologne. We want to pick up our two grandchildren aged 3 and 5 there.

Köln, Deutschland
At 3:30 p.m., the children are packed up, including toys and suitcases. Ready to go.

Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim
Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Deutschland
We chose the parking space in Nettersheim as a place to stay. Here you can get the entire motorhome program including a barbecue area for €9. Although there are still traces of the flood disaster from last year, the parking space has been completely restored. For €9 you have everything you need. Thanks to the RV-friendly community

Day 2
Parkplatz Wildpark, Mechernich, Deutschland
53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
The park opens at 10 a.m. There you will find wild boars, deer, goats, deer, donkeys and many other animals in addition to a great children's playground. You can sometimes even enter the enclosure with a dog and pet the animals. I had never seen a deer up close before. let alone pet him. Great experience for young and old.

LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern, Eickser Straße, Mechernich, Deutschland
Eickser Str., 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
After a thorough discussion, we decided to skip the entrance fee. Animal park and open-air museum in one day with small children seemed too much for the kids. That's why we only took a siesta in the parking lot and enjoyed the view of the Cologne Bay.

Kleintiermarkt Kommern, Mühlenpark, Mechernich, Deutschland
Mühlenpark 1, 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
The Mühlenpark is on the main road just before Kommern. A large playground with a skate track, mini golf, trampoline, fitness and play equipment. Since the weather was still very good, we made a stopover here. Here we hoped to channel our grandchildren's energy into a tired-am-I-go-to-bed state. They had a lot of fun, but the condition didn't materialize.

Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim
Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Germany
Since we liked it here so much, we also spent the second night here. This time there was a campfire with stick bread and grilled sausages.

Day 3
Monte Mare Rheinbach, Münstereifeler Straße, Rheinbach, Deutschland
Münstereifeler Str. 69, 53359 Rheinbach, Deutschland
Since the weather was extremely "modest" we went to Rheinbach to Monte Mare. We weren't the only ones with this idea. Nevertheless, the children had a lot of fun. If possible, you should start the bathroom during the week.

Wohnmobilstellplatz der Gemeinde Hellenthal, Oleftalstraße, Hellenthal, Deutschland
Oleftalstraße 30, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland
Since we wanted to go to the bird of prey sanctuary the next day, we chose the parking space at the bottom of the dam wall for the night. It is a normal parking lot with all the necessary facilities. The price for a family is disproportionately high at €19.50.

Day 4
Greifvogelstation & Wildfreigehege Hellenthal, Wildfreigehege, Hellenthal, Deutschland
Wildfreigehege 1, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland
Absolutely recommendable for grandma, grandpa and grandchildren!
The birds of prey show is an absolute experience. For €5, the kiddies were even allowed to hold an eagle (with the physical support of Grandpa). Here, too, you can pet deer, stags, sheep, etc. There are also lynxes, arctic foxes, meerkats and much more.

Alternative: Nürburgring Boulevard, Nürburg, Deutschland
Nürburgring Boulevard 1, 53520 Nürburg, Deutschland
Alternative excursion point
Tour of the Nürburgring and a visit to the racetrack museum

Alternative: Hohe Acht, Adenau, Deutschland
Hohe Acht, 53518 Adenau, Deutschland
Alternative destination:
Tobogganing and snow hiking at the Hohe Acht ski area

Alternative: Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht, Ferschweilerstraße, Ernzen, Deutschland
Ferschweilerstraße 50, 54668 Ernzen, Deutschland
Open from March 12th, 2022 Time travel through the history of the earth

Alternative: Lavakeller (Mendig), Brauerstraße, Mendig, Deutschland
Brauerstraße 5, 56743 Mendig, Deutschland
Many steps lead down below the town of Mendig: Here in the lava cellars, which were hammered into the cooled volcanic rock, it is consistently cold even in the hottest summers, there is a mysterious dim light, it smells of a touch of moisture.

Alternative: Tolli-Park, Nikolaus-Otto-Straße, Mayen, Deutschland
Nikolaus-Otto-Straße 11, 56727 Mayen, Deutschland
Adventures in Tolli Park! Water fun, petting zoo, children's circus, indoor park... and much more. great family fun in the amusement park in Mayen

Köln, Deutschland

Essen, Deutschland
Day 1
Essen, Deutschland
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72,8 km 51 min.
Köln, Deutschland
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62,1 km 49 min.
Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim
Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Deutschland
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Day 2
18,2 km 16 min.
Parkplatz Wildpark, Mechernich, Deutschland
53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
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5,8 km 8 min.
LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern, Eickser Straße, Mechernich, Deutschland
Eickser Str., 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
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3,9 km 5 min.
Kleintiermarkt Kommern, Mühlenpark, Mechernich, Deutschland
Mühlenpark 1, 53894 Mechernich, Deutschland
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17,5 km 19 min.
Wohnmobilhafen Nettersheim
Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, Germany
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Day 3
35,3 km 34 min.
Monte Mare Rheinbach, Münstereifeler Straße, Rheinbach, Deutschland
Münstereifeler Str. 69, 53359 Rheinbach, Deutschland
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56,3 km 1 hrs.
Wohnmobilstellplatz der Gemeinde Hellenthal, Oleftalstraße, Hellenthal, Deutschland
Oleftalstraße 30, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland
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Day 4
3,0 km 5 min.
Greifvogelstation & Wildfreigehege Hellenthal, Wildfreigehege, Hellenthal, Deutschland
Wildfreigehege 1, 53940 Hellenthal, Deutschland
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56,5 km 56 min.
Alternative: Nürburgring Boulevard, Nürburg, Deutschland
Nürburgring Boulevard 1, 53520 Nürburg, Deutschland
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10,3 km 9 min.
Alternative: Hohe Acht, Adenau, Deutschland
Hohe Acht, 53518 Adenau, Deutschland
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100,0 km 1 hrs. 29 min.
Alternative: Dinosaurierpark Teufelsschlucht, Ferschweilerstraße, Ernzen, Deutschland
Ferschweilerstraße 50, 54668 Ernzen, Deutschland
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137,0 km 1 hrs. 33 min.
Alternative: Lavakeller (Mendig), Brauerstraße, Mendig, Deutschland
Brauerstraße 5, 56743 Mendig, Deutschland
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8,4 km 11 min.
Alternative: Tolli-Park, Nikolaus-Otto-Straße, Mayen, Deutschland
Nikolaus-Otto-Straße 11, 56727 Mayen, Deutschland
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93,6 km 1 hrs. 7 min.
Köln, Deutschland
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71,6 km 1 hrs. 2 min.
Essen, Deutschland
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200 km

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4mehlis
4mehlis 3 years ago

Hallo Claudi,
Vielen lieben Dank für die nette Rückmeldung. Die Orte lassen sich natürlich auch ohne Kinder anfahren. Wir haben auf jeden Fall auch als „ große Kinder“😂 viel Neues erfahren.
Liebe Grüße
Axel

elchio
elchio 3 years ago

Hallo Axel,
vielen Dank für diesen schönen, lebensechten Bericht und für die Ideen! Wir haben zwar keine Enkelkinder, aber einfach auch mal ne tolle Idee!
LG Claudi