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Eifel National Park Center

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Eifel National Park Center

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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Location: Schleiden, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Nationale Naturlandschaften

April 25, 2025

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Wide valleys, expansive forests, and clear waters characterize the landscape of the Eifel National Park. The Rur and Urft rivers have shaped the low mountain range – you can get a glimpse of this from the numerous vantage points. Mixed beech and oak forests dominate the national park and provide a protected habitat for wildcats. Another special feature is the abundance of wild daffodils that bloom in the valley meadows in the south in spring. Impressive, species-rich nature awaits you across a good 100 square kilometers.

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

July 5, 2025

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In the heart of the Eifel National Park, the buildings of the former Nazi "Ordensburg" (Order Castle) Vogelsang rise up. With the participation of the region and the state of …

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JakobusPilger

September 25, 2026

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The so-called „Ordensburg Vogelsang“ is a relic of Germany's Nazi past. The „Nationalpark-Zentrum Eifel“ (Eifel National Park Centre) housed here occupies only a very small space within its extensive buildings. The informative exhibition on the flora and fauna of the North Eifel is – in my subjective perception – a welcome contrast in this historically charged atmosphere.
However, for those who also want to engage with the Nazi regime of injustice and its racial ideology during their visit, the neighbouring exhibition „Bestimmung Herrenmensch“ (Destined to be a Master Race) is recommended (discounted entry with a combined ticket for both exhibitions).

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