Ginsterblütenfest & Europäischer Tag der Parke

Welcome to the Gorse Blossom Festival 2025! Experience nature and enjoy community – in the Eifel National Park.

Oliver Krischer, the Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia, supports the Gorse Blossom Festival as its patron:
"The Eifel National Park is a real win-win project and a flagship for all of North Rhine-Westphalia. It offers valuable habitats for endangered species while providing attractive nature experiences for the whole family. The Gorse Blossom Festival is a great opportunity to learn about the variety and beauty of the national park and its importance for nature and humanity,” said the minister.

We are pleased to celebrate the Gorse Blossom Festival and the European Park Day with you on May 24 and 25 in the heart of the national park - with a diverse program for all age groups.

Start on May 24 from 6:00 PM:
An early summer evening with campfire romance, live music, and bread-on-a-stick
Under the motto "The Natural Night – Experience and Protection of Darkness," there will be a hike and, starting at 10:00 PM, a telescope star observation. Guests will learn why dark nights need protection – and how light pollution changes our environment. Followed by an exciting night hike and fascinating stargazing.

Program Highlights on Sunday, May 25, 2025
Early morning hikes
Starting at 6:00 AM, the first guided hikes begin – a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the peace and freshness of the morning in the Eifel National Park. Afterwards, all participants are invited to a communal breakfast.
Registration for the early morning hike at www.ticket-regional.de/ginsterbluete-schleiden

Junior Ranger tours over the Dreiborner High Plateau
The Junior Rangers have engaged with national park topics for a year and pass on their knowledge playfully to children and parents. The tours last about 2 hours and start at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM at Fagabundinus on the festival grounds.
Registration is required with the Eifel National Park.

Guided excursions
The varied hiking trails of the national park invite you to discover nature intensively. Thematic hikes, nature observations, photography workshops, and exciting stories about the region offer a diverse program.
Details about the excursions can be found in the event flyer.

Participatory activities for young and old
Archery for children and adults
Axe-throwing for brave adults
Puppet theater and face painting for the little guests
Wilderness workshops and the Rolling Forest School for all nature enthusiasts
and other creative stations

Fagabundinus – Treasure hunt among the Eifel gold
The Friends of the Eifel National Park invite children to an exciting treasure hunt. Those who find all the gold pieces can look forward to a small surprise!

Musical stage program
Look forward to atmospheric sounds with: Drums & Pipes Dreiborn/ Dreiborn Fife and Drum Corps/ Concordia Dreiborn Music Club

Culinary delights
The butchery Heck, the bakery Möhrer, and the team of the Burgschänke Dreiborn provide regional specialties and hearty enjoyment.

Entry to the festival grounds in Georgstr. in Schleiden-Dreiborn is free!
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