Weekend in Euskirchen

A small museum in a half-timbered house tracing local life from prehistory to the 20th century, including a reconstructed pharmacist’s shop and Eifel pottery.

Tip: Don't skip the basement – there’s an old wine press and a short film on the city’s 1927 flood, which locals still talk about.

A Romanesque basilica with a Gothic choir and a distinctive squat tower. Inside, look for the carved wooden altarpiece from the 15th century and modern stained glass by artist Ludw

Tip: The church is open daily, but the best time is late afternoon when the south-facing windows flood the nave with colour.

A well-kept green space along the Veybach stream, with old trees, a small pond, children's playground and a mini-golf course open in summer.

Tip: Pack a picnic and head to the raised wooden deck by the pond – it’s quieter than the benches near the playground. The mini-golf costs €3 per person.

The historic town hall at the market square, built in the 16th century, with a stepped gable and prominent clock tower. The weekly market sets up in front on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Tip: Climb the tower on the first Saturday of the month when the volunteer guides open it at 11am – you get views over the whole Eifel region.

A large outdoor swimming complex with multiple pools, a diving tower and a spacious lawn. Free entry applies only to the surrounding park area, not the pools.

Tip: You can walk the perimeter path around the complex for free – it’s a pleasant 1km loop through trees, and there’s a public barbecue spot near the eastern gate. Pool entry costs €4.50 for adults.