Naturzentrum Haus Ternell

About the museum

Haus Ternell, a regional centre for environmental education and sustainability, lies in the middle of the Hertogenwald near Eupen, close to the Wesertalsperre and the Hohes Venn, Belgium's largest nature reserve. It is run by the DGG Gemeinschaftszentren and offers nature guided tours, children's activities, school programmes, training courses and a nature camp operation.

In the small museum of the house, visitors encounter deer, badger, wild boar and other forest and Venn dwellers, as well as the black grouse, the emblem of the Hohes Venn. There are also typical Venn plants, a cross-section of peat and the most common edible and poisonous mushrooms of the area. A film of about half an hour on the restoration of the Hohes Venn complements the visit, and all explanations are written in German, French, Dutch and English.

The grounds also include a herb garden, a near-natural adventure playground, the Werner-Thoma-Hütte and seminar rooms; the house is also a tourist information office and the starting point for many hikes, and in winter for cross-country ski trails.

Highlights

• Small museum with forest and Venn dwellers, a peat cross-section and mushrooms
• Film of about half an hour on the restoration of the Hohes Venn
• Explanations in German, French, Dutch and English
• Near-natural adventure playground and herb garden
• Starting point for hikes in the Hertogenwald and on the Hohes Venn

Permanent exhibition

• Venn- und Waldmuseum – Forest and Venn dwellers, Venn plants, a peat cross-section, mushrooms and a film on the restoration of the Hohes Venn.

Operated by

DGG Gemeinschaftszentren (Deutschsprachige Gemeinschaft)

Admission & discounts

Admission prices for the museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to ostbelgien.eu, accessible for wheelchair users; pets are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Near-natural adventure playground, children's activities, nature camps and nature courses for children; children's birthday parties possible again from November 2026.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Café-restaurant with terrace in the house, currently temporarily closed according to the website (as of September 2026); reopening date not yet known. Tourist information in the house.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Seminar rooms and the Werner-Thoma-Hütte (for company and family celebrations).

Plan your visit