Family days-out with varied themes
On
shorter hikes of a maximum of four kilometres in length, a colourful programme of
activities to take part in awaits all those girls, boys and parents with an
interest in nature. Enjoying different games, you will learn to read animal
tracks, solve plant puzzles, practise seeing with your hands, discover wild
places in the National Park, and sense its smells, colours and shapes. Anyone
taking part can make lots of new friends, rest in the shade of enormous trees,
or run around to let off steam (or keep warm in wilder weather!).
When? From 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on the first Sunday in every
month, and from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays during school holidays
in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Who? The free family-days out on various themes (see below) are aimed mainly at
children of primary school age. Family days with the "Zwergenwald" theme ("Fairies
of the Forest") are more suitable for children of nursery school age. Please
bring a child carrier for small children, rather than a pushchair.
Where? As the venue, themes and therefore also the target
groups may vary, it is best to look them up in our digital
activities programme (in German only). Meeting
points in the holidays are as follows:
- Every Monday: National Park Gate in
Nideggen
tel. +49-2427-3301150, fax +49-2427-3301295 - Every Tuesday: National Park
information point in Simmerath-Einruhr
tel. +49-2485-317, fax +49-2485-319 - Every Wednesday: National Park gate
in Heimbach
tel. +49-2446-8057914, fax +49-2446-8057916 - Every Thursday: National Park Gate
in Monschau-Höfen
tel. +49-2472-8025779, fax +49-2427-8025778 - Every Friday: National Park Gate in
Schleiden-Gemünd
tel. +49-2444-2011, fax +49-2444-1641
Please
note: As only 30 people can take part in a family
day-out, you are requested to register as early as possible (and inform us if
you are unable to come), one day in advance at the latest, by calling the
number given in each case.
Because
the guided walks are designed to appeal to various senses, they are an
attractive option for seeing, partially sighted and blind visitors alike. Blind
and partially sighted participants are however recommended to come with an
accompanying person, as the tours do sometimes cover rough terrain. The Wilderness
Workshop in Düttling will be delighted to adapt the
family days-out to meet the needs of participants of limited mobility or those
with learning difficulties. Please inform our staff of any special requirements
when you sign up in advance.
The National Park Administration will be happy to answer your questions at any time.