Sights & Activities
Have a look, or “kuck es hei” as people in Eifel say - Bitburger Land has a variety of journey destinations for all tastes.
Mariensäule
Kyllburg
The Mariensäule was built in 1886 in honour of the Mother of God. An internal spiral staircase leads to a viewing platform. The seven stations of the „Kreuzweg“ also end at the Mariensäule.
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Dudeldorf Castle
Dudeldorf
The listed building is not only being used as living quarters but also as a place to offer high-quality cultural venues. Theatre, concerts and exhibits take place inside and outside the castle.
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"Long Wall" at Herforst
Herforst
In the community forest of Herforst, the so-called "Arenberg Forest", there are still remains of this wall as a 1 m-high stone wall with original foundations.
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Statue of Treverer Horses
Bitburg
Situated in front of Bitburg’s County Hall is a bronze statue of Treverer Horses to honour Bitburg’s Celtic past.
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Kalkofen
Gransdorf
Lime was already burnt by the Romans 2000 years ago. For the Eifel farmers, lime burning was an important and necessary secondary income in the 19th and beginning of the 20th century.
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Baroque Palace Orphanage
Bitburg
The former medieval castle dates from 1370. Since 1960, the pretty baroque palace has been home for various types of schools.
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Rittersdorf Castle
Rittersdorf
The nearly 700 year-old water castle is located three kilometers north of Bitburg in Rittersdorf. It houses in the Gothic Knights' Hall, the registrar's office (branch) of the District Administration of the Bitburg region.
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path of crosses in Oberweis
Lenght: 14.8 km
Route: Brechter Weg, Oberweis to Brechter Weg, Oberweis
Difficulty: medium
Bitburger Beerfountain
Bitburg
Located in front of the brewery and next to the restaurant, Simonbraeu, is the Bitburger Beerfountain. The fountain, which was built in 1937 by the Mayener sculptor, Professor Burger, originally stood on the Marktplatz, the town square. After WW II, it was erected to its present location…
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Tower of Bells, Bitburg
Bitburg
The Bitburg Tower of Bells was donated by Bitburg’s Trade Union. At five after the hour, the bells play a German Folk Song. The doors then open up and depict figures of the local tradesmen and their crafts.
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