Nationalpark-Tor Monschau-Höfen

About the museum

The Nationalpark-Tor in Monschau-Höfen is one of the visitor houses of Eifel National Park and combines tourist information with an exhibition. Under the title "Narzissenrausch und Waldwandel" (Daffodil Rush and Forest Change), oversized displays of wild daffodils take center stage; in spring, thousands bloom near the gate.

The exhibition also tells of the forest's transformation: conifers planted in the forestry era are gradually giving way to a natural mixed deciduous forest. Acoustic, fragrant and tactile stations appeal to all the senses; the texts are available as audio in German, Dutch, French and English. A digital terrain model and national park films complement the visit.

The house also has a shop with hiking and cycling maps and an e-bike rental. The Wildnis-Trail and the accessible Höfener Heckenweg trail begin in front of the house, and the Eifelsteig hiking trail passes right by it.

Highlights

• Exhibition "Narzissenrausch und Waldwandel"
• Acoustic, fragrant and tactile stations
• Texts available as audio in four languages
• Start of the Wildnis-Trail and Höfener Heckenweg
• Eifelsteig hiking trail passes by the house

Permanent exhibition

• Narzissenrausch und Waldwandel – Sensory exhibition with oversized wild daffodils and the change from conifer forest to mixed deciduous forest.

Operated by

Nationalparkverwaltung Eifel (Tourist-Info: Rureifel Tourismus)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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

Step-free access, accessible restrooms, tactile floor guidance system, acoustic, fragrant and tactile stations, Braille texts, films with subtitles and in sign language. Sign-language tours can be arranged on request by the national park administration. Certified under "Reisen für Alle".

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The Eifelsteig passes directly by the house; the Wildnis-Trail and the accessible Höfener Heckenweg start right at the door. Behind the house is a hiking rest station.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

In the same building: the Alte Molkerei bistro restaurant (tel. +49 2472 8025777). Shop with bike and hiking maps, books and souvenirs; e-bike rental.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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