Vulkaneifel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Landkreis Vulkaneifel
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Rhineland-Palatinate | ||
| Capital | Daun | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 911.01 km2 (351.74 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 64,852 | ||
| • Density | 71.1869/km2 (184.3733/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | DAU | ||
| Website | vulkaneifel.de | ||
Vulkaneifel is a special district in Germany. It is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The main town, or capital, of Vulkaneifel is called Daun. This area is famous for its unique landscape. It has many volcanic features, which is how it got its name!
Discovering Vulkaneifel
This district is known for its beautiful nature. It has a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes. Even though the volcanoes are not active anymore, they left behind many interesting features. These include crater lakes and hills.
What are Maars?
One of the most famous features in Vulkaneifel are the "Maars." A Maar is a wide, shallow crater. It forms when hot magma meets groundwater. This causes a huge explosion. Over time, these craters often fill with water. They become beautiful lakes. The Vulkaneifel region has many of these unique Maar lakes. They are popular for swimming and other water sports.
Towns and Villages
The Vulkaneifel district is made up of many smaller towns and villages. These communities are grouped into larger administrative units. The capital, Daun, is one of the most important towns. Another important town is Gerolstein. These towns serve as centers for the surrounding villages.
Images for kids
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Courtyard of the Castle of Lissingen
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Vulkaneifel para niños
