Woods, water, wilderness – the Eifel National Park
An area as large as 17,000 football fields, 11,200 animal and plant species, an 85-kilometre “Wildnistrail”, and best of all: It lies adjacent to your temporary home. But the Eifel National Park is much more than its facts and figures; it is a true paradise for the senses. Feel the soft moss under your feet, touch the rough bark of the giant, centuries-old trees, listen to the woodpeckers work, and inhale the scent of the fragrant woodruff. Look forward to experiencing nature in a way that will move you.
Rursee lake: a blue oasis in the countryside
Do you love water sports? Do you love cycling? Are hikes with a lake view just your thing? Can you not get enough of nature? Well then, the Rursee lake is the right place for you. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, the “blue soul” of the Eifel National Park offers nature lovers the complete package for an eventful excursion in the place we are lucky enough to call home.
Feel and experience nature
The national park is made for discovering nature on your own. Observe wildcats and black storks in their natural habitat, enjoy the fields of golden broom blossoms (“Eifelgold”) in early summer, and quickly find your favourite spot. On a cloudless night, you can enjoy an unforgettable stargazing experience thanks to the low air pollution and sparse population of the national park. It is not for nothing that the national park has been recognised as an International Star Park. Breathe in, breathe out, and enjoy yourself – there is probably nowhere as easy to do so as in the untouched natural landscape of our national park.
Experience the Eifel Dark Sky Park
The Eifel is one of the darkest regions in Germany – and that’s something truly special.
Where artificial light barely interferes, the night sky reveals its full beauty. It’s no coincidence that the Eifel has been officially recognized as an International Dark Sky Park – a title awarded to only a few places in the world.
Venus on the horizon, the Milky Way above, and nothing but silence and nature around you – it’s a magical experience that takes many by surprise.
As a certified Dark Sky host, we know how precious nights like these are. That’s why we’ve created a lovingly curated package for guests who want to experience the night sky.
Book your stay now and discover the magic of the night sky at our holiday park in the Eifel!
Certified National Park Host in the Eifel National Park
Gemünder Ferienpark Salzberg is an officially certified National Park Host ("Nationalpark-Gastgeber") – a distinction awarded by the Eifel National Park authority only to businesses that commit to the park's goals and put sustainability into practice. For you as a guest, this means you're staying with a partner who knows the region, protects it, and helps you discover the national park.
As a National Park Host, we keep you informed about the finest trails, sights, and activities within the protected area, and we share tips on how to experience its forests, waters, and wilderness responsibly. The certification is tied to firm criteria set by the national park authority – from regular training courses and guided excursions for our team to active environmental and nature conservation in day-to-day operations.
Our commitment shows in further awards and offers as well: we are a certified Star Host in the Eifel Dark Sky Park and hold sustainable-partner certification under TourCert. Our service quality is verified by ServiceQualität Deutschland. Short stays are welcome at any time, and your four-legged friend is, of course, warmly welcome too.
You can learn more about the network of National Park Hosts on the official Eifel National Park website.
