The resort is located in the Eifel region which is wellknown for its extensive for- ests, rivers and lakes.The surrounding area belongs to the National Park Eifel, an attraction for all hikers. Downtown lies the beautiful village of Gemünd that offers many shopping opportunities and various restaurants to its visitors.Gemünd is an ideal starting point to explore the West of Germany. Major cities,such as Col- ogne,Bonn,Aachen and Trier can be reached within an hours drive and a visit of the Reinland, with its castles and vineyards is easy to arrange.The theme park Phanta- sialand is only a 45min. drive away.