Kronenburg between the castle ruins, lake and historic lanes

Kronenburg combines historic townscapes with Kronenburger See and routes through the Eifel. When choosing accommodation in Kronenburg, you can tailor your stay to different interests: culture and architecture take centre stage around the historic town centre, while the lake offers water-based and nature experiences, and cycling and hiking routes open up further perspectives on the surrounding area.

Historic town centre with castle ring and church

In Kronenburg’s historic town centre, you can stroll through narrow lanes and past medieval houses within the castle ring. The parish church of St. John the Baptist dates from the 15th century. Its rib vault, supported by a single central pillar, is particularly noteworthy.

Kronenburg Castle has survived only as ruins. From the top, you can enjoy views across the Kyll valley. The Kronenburg Art Trail invites you to follow in its footsteps.

Kronenburger See as a recreational lake

Kronenburger See covers 27 hectares and is a recreational lake for sailing, windsurfing and swimming. Courses and training in sailing and water sports are offered at the sailing and water sports centre on Kronenburger See. Various sailboats, SUP boards and kayaks can also be hired there.

Cycling and hiking routes around Kronenburg

For cyclists, the Kyll Cycle Route runs directly past Kronenburger See. This means the lake can be incorporated into a cycling tour, while the water sports centre and recreational lake can also form the main focus of a separate stay. Those planning longer hikes can take the Eifeler Quellenpfad, a 68-kilometre circular hiking trail. It leads from Kronenburg via Dahlem, Vierherrenstein, Blankenheim and Nettersheim, then via Schmidtheim back to Kronenburg.

Eifel-Blick is located on the Willibrordusweg and the local circular trail “Rund um Kronenburg”. Which route suits your stay therefore also depends on whether you are planning a longer circular tour or a route in the immediate surroundings of the town.

Birdwatching at the lake

A birdwatching station is located on the shore of Kronenburger See, between the campsite and the pre-dam. Its facilities include a fixed observation telescope and identification boards showing the waterbird species found in the area. This spot focuses on the wildlife of the lake and offers a different activity from sailing, windsurfing or swimming. If you would like to include nature observation in your day’s plans, the station is therefore a separate point of interest at the lake.

Hasenberghof and art cabinet

Above Kronenburg’s historic town centre, the Dr. Axe Foundation has operated the Hasenberghof farm complex since 2011. Animal welfare projects are carried out there. The Hasenberghof also houses an art cabinet featuring changing exhibitions of paintings by the Düsseldorf School of Painting.

Travelling by TaxiBusPlus

For travel by public transport, TaxiBusPlus route 834 is relevant. It runs from Dahlem station to the Kronenburg/Gerlachstr. stop.

Choose accommodation to match your interests

Culture enthusiasts can explore several different attractions, including the historic town centre, St. John the Baptist, the castle ruins, the Art Trail and the Hasenberghof. Those who want to make the lake the focus of their stay can choose between sailing, windsurfing, swimming, courses, training sessions, and hiring sailboats, SUP boards and kayaks. For cyclists and hikers, the Kyll Cycle Route, the 68-kilometre Eifeler Quellenpfad and the routes around Eifel-Blick are important points of reference.

For a further comparison with nearby towns, you can take a look at Baasem.

For the higher-level travel overview: Dahlem.