Bad Münstereifel Christmas Market
In this walled Eifel town, the 'WinterZauber' market runs between half-timbered houses and City Outlet stores until 30 December.
Pool, adults: 1.5 h €5.50, 3 h €8.50, day €10; children (4–17) €4.50–7.50, under 4 free. Family day ticket €30. Sauna incl. pool: from €24.
The Eifel-Therme Zikkurat in Firmenich near Mechernich is a friendly municipal pool with an indoor hall, an outdoor pool and views over the countryside. Tickets cover 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day, and children under 4 go free. A sauna area with garden and infusion sessions can be added on a combined ticket. On the way back from the Weißer Stein or Hohe Acht slopes it makes a handy stop, about an hour from the Belgian border. Tip: the pool is closed on Tuesdays outside North Rhine-Westphalia school holidays, and you must leave the water 30 minutes before closing.
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Pool hours. Closed on Tuesdays except during North Rhine-Westphalia school holidays, when it opens daily from 10 am. Public holidays 11 am–7 pm. The sauna stays open later (until 10 or 11 pm).
| Monday | 12:30–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | 12:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–19:00 |
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
In this walled Eifel town, the 'WinterZauber' market runs between half-timbered houses and City Outlet stores until 30 December.
Christmas market in Zülpich (Siechhaus-Café) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026, 11:00–18:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Kall (Gaststätte Gier) — Sunday 29 November 2026, 11:00–18:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Kall (Basilika Steinfeld) — from 5 December to 6 December 2026, 12:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Hürtgenwald (Dorfplatz Bergstein) — from 28 November to 29 November 2026, 15:00–23:59. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Simmerath (Förderverein Rurberger Weihnachtsmarkt e.V.) — on 28 November, 29 November, 5 December, 6 December, 12 December and 13 December 2026, 14:00–19:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.