Excursion with children: cave and wildlife park at the hotel
Cave, wildlife park and forest climate trail are right by the hotel.
- Minutes the cave tour lasts
- approx. 45
- Kilometres on the circular route in the wildlife park
- approx. 1.8
- Admission to the wildlife park
- €0
Right by the hotel
Excursion with children: three destinations you can reach on foot
An excursion with children in Oberberg begins right on the doorstep of the Waldhotel Wiehl: the stalactite cave, the wildlife park and the forest climate trail are within walking distance, with more animal parks and swimming pools 20 to 40 minutes away by car. In the evening the restaurant serves children’s menus, and the indoor pool is waiting at the hotel.
Stalactite cave
Torches in hand, you go underground: the tour takes around 45 minutes and leads down to a depth of 30 metres, and it stays at around 8 °C all year round. There is no minimum age, and the visit suits children of primary-school age best. To the stalactite cave
Wildlife park
Fallow deer, red deer, mouflon and wild boar live there in generous enclosures. The park is open all day and freely accessible, and the circular trail is around 1.8 kilometres long. To the wildlife park
Forest climate trail
Tree guide, climate benches, bee observation hive and insect hotel show even the little ones how the forest is changing with the climate. The stations lie along the circular trail of the wildlife park in Wiehl.
Indoor pool and sauna
After a long day out, the indoor pool at the hotel is waiting. To the wellness area
One day
A family day from breakfast to bedtime
Morning: down into the cave
You can read how the tour works under Hotel by the stalactite cave. Tours start promptly on the hour, and the meeting point is the ticket desk at the kiosk. The entrance leads down 26 steps, and a pushchair cannot come along. You will find a toilet and a baby-changing room at the ticket desk.
Afternoon: out into the wildlife park
Watching animals, romping on the meadow, racing along the forest climate trail. Picnic benches in the forest let everyone take a break together.
Evening: children’s menu in the restaurant
The restaurant serves several children’s menus, and when the weather is fine you sit on the terrace. To the restaurant
To finish: peace and quiet at the hotel
If you stay overnight, choose a double room in Wiehl or a family room for 2 adults and 1 child.
Further afield
Family destinations within 20 to 55 minutes
| Destination | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Wiehl ice rinkIce skating in the winter half-year; please ask the operator for times. | 2 mins |
| Wiehler Wasser WeltFamily and sports pool. | 3 mins |
| Gumbala, GummersbachLeisure pool with slide, children’s pool and sauna area. | 16 mins |
| Eckenhagen monkey and bird parkAnimal park with monkey and bird areas and a large indoor play hall. | 19 mins |
| Panarbora, WaldbrölNature experience park with treetop walk, observation tower, hedge maze and sensory trail. | 22 mins |
| LVR Open-Air Museum LindlarOpen-air museum of the Landschaftsverband Rheinland, open seasonally. | 29 mins |
| Cologne ZooZoo in Cologne-Riehl. | 39 mins |
| Phantasialand, BrühlTheme park, see Phantasialand | 54 mins |
Driving times by car from Waldhotel, not including traffic (as of October 2026). Please check opening times and prices with the providers.
Our tip
One day, two worlds
Our tip
First underground, then outdoors
The cave is possible in any weather, and the wildlife park afterwards provides a balance: anyone who had to listen quietly below can be loud again above. Call us and we will coordinate food and rooms to suit your day.
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Questions
Good to know
From what age is the cave suitable?
There is no set minimum age. The tour is best suited to primary school children; younger children are best accompanied while holding a parent’s hand.
Can I take a pushchair into the cave?
No. Access is via 26 steps, and pushchairs cannot be taken in. It is best to carry very small children.
How much does the wildlife park cost?
Wiehl Wildlife Park is freely accessible and open all day; admission is free.
What can we do with children when it rains?
The cave tour takes place in any weather, and there is also the indoor pool in the hotel and pools in the surrounding area: day out in Oberberg when it rains.
Is there food for children?
Yes, after the cave tour the restaurant offers a choice of children’s menus. Please reserve in advance on +49 2262 7920.
Enquiry
Plan your family day, secure your room
Let us know your arrival day, number of guests and wishes, and we will reply with a suggestion.
