Immerse yourself in the heart of the Eastern Eifel! At Lake Laach, you’ll find yourself right in the caldera of a dormant volcano. Take a leisurely stroll along the shore, watch the bubbling mofettes in the water, or enjoy the tranquility against the majestic backdrop of Maria Laach Abbey.
Whether you’re hiking and taking in the view, gliding across the deep-blue water by boat, or simply letting your mind wander—here you’ll feel the pure power of nature. Pack your bags and discover a place where the earth is still alive today!
Even today, the traces of this fiery past are visible and can be experienced: Numerous attractions such as the Lava Dome and Lava Cellar in Mendig, the Volcano Park Information Center in Plaidt, the Tuffstone Center in Weibern, and the Meurin Roman Mine in Kretz, as well as natural landmarks like the Wingertsberg Wall in Mendig, the Bausenberg in Niederzissen, and the Rauscherpark in Plaidt, bring geological history to life and make it tangible. Former quarries, impressive rock formations, and volcanic lakes tell of the immense forces at work deep within the Earth and demonstrate how closely nature, culture, and industry are intertwined in the region.
With plenty of exciting and informative news and facts, MAGMAzin inspires unforgettable excursions in and around the Volcano Park.
Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Klaus-Peter Kappest
In the Eastern Eifel, you’ll experience a landscape shaped by fire—and shaped by people. Imposing basalt formations bear witness to the region’s volcanic past, while quarries tell the story of how this hard rock has been mined and used over the centuries.
Here, nature and culture come together in a unique way: what once flowed as lava later became a building material and continues to shape the region to this day.
Copyright: AG Mühlsteinrevier RheinEifel, Klaus-Peter Kappest
Copyright: AG Mühlsteinrevier RheinEifel, Klaus-Peter Kappest
