Local community of Ferschweiler

Discover Ferschweiler in the southern Eifel!

Ferschweiler, a picturesque village in the Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm in Rhineland-Palatinate, is located on the impressive Ferschweiler plateau, around 200 meters above the Sauer and Prüm valleys. The first documented mention of the village dates back to 751 under the name "Vilare".

Public facilities:

Ferschweiler has a sports and event hall, a village community center, a village barn as a multi-generational meeting place, a youth campground and a children's playground.

Sights and culture:

• Luzienturm: The tower of the late Gothic-style church built in 1538, known as the Luzienturm, is a striking landmark of the village.
• Schankweiler Klause: Near Ferschweiler is the Schankweiler Klause, a historic chapel that invites you to reflect.
• Ferschweiler Plateau: This plateau is known for its impressive sandstone formations and offers numerous hiking trails through a pristine landscape.

Nature and leisure:

• Hiking and cycling tours: The area around Ferschweiler offers numerous hiking and cycling trails through the varied landscape of the Southern Eifel. Popular destinations are the impressive gorges and natural monuments in the region.
• Ferschweiler Plateau: The plateau is a unique nature and hiking area with impressive sandstone formations, including the "Hohllay" and the "Fraubillenkreuz". Here, visitors can experience the untouched nature of the Southern Eifel up close.

Traditional events:

• Regional festivals: Ferschweiler cultivates its traditions with regular events that offer insights into local customs. Current events in the region can be found in the Felsenland Südeifel events calendar.
• Carnival: The carnival association "Plateau-Narren" offers an extensive program of events including the traditional Rose Monday parade.
  

Experience the harmonious combination of history, culture and nature in Ferschweiler and be enchanted by the idyllic landscape of the Southern Eifel!