Trinkbrunnen am Bahnhof in Kottenheim

Kottenheim

You can refill your drinking bottle at the train station in Kottenheim.

Those who participate actively contribute to reducing plastic waste and to greater environmental protection!

This initiative has been supported by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, and Mobility.


The local community of Kottenheim is the second largest municipality in the Verbandsgemeinde Vordereifel, conveniently located in terms of transportation, has a train connection, and is well-equipped in terms of infrastructure, with a nursery, a primary school, a supermarket, and various doctors.

Kottenheim, like the surrounding municipalities, is shaped by volcanism. Until the late 1980s, basalt lava and tuff stone were extracted here. As a result, many houses, especially in the town center, are built from local stone and distinctly shape the town's appearance. The Dream Path "Vulkanpfad" leads hikers through the unique volcanic landscape around Kottenheim and takes them on a journey back in time. Particularly worth seeing is the Vulkanparkstation "Kottenheimer Winfeld." Here, high basalt walls have been exposed due to intensive stone extraction, which now serve climbers from near and far as a unique climbing area.

The local community of Kottenheim is also a partner in the cooperation Mühlsteinrevier RheinEifel on the way to UNESCO World Heritage status.

Numerous clubs offer newcomers, as well as guests, great opportunities to spend their leisure time and make contacts.

What "Junker Schilling" is all about can be learned in the Kottenheimer Forest near the Winfeld.

 

Impressions

  • A stainless steel water fountain stands in a small park. Nearby, there is a bench and well-tended flower beds.
  • A picturesque landscape with gentle hills and blue sky. In the foreground stands a wooden building, surrounded by meadows and trees.
  • A natural area with high rocks and lush greenery. A narrow path leads through the landscape.
  • A small building with a metal roof and a wooden sign. Next to the building, there are information signs near a forest.
  • A large rock formation in a forest with green trees. The path is earthy and surrounded by nature.
  • A large wooden bench stands in a green landscape. A child is sitting on the bench and enjoying the view.
  • A picturesque landscape with gentle hills, trees, and a clear sky. In the background, small houses and fields are visible.

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