Excursion in the rain: out and about dry and warm
Rain outside, 8 °C below: an excursion day that does not depend on the weather.
- Degrees Celsius in the cave, all year round
- 8
- Metres below ground
- 30
- Minutes to the nearest museum
- approx. 4
Underground
An excursion in the rain in Oberberg: cave, pool and fireplace under one roof
An excursion in the rain in Oberberg works from the Waldhotel Wiehl: the stalactite cave is around 8 °C in any weather, the indoor pool, sauna, restaurant and skittle alley are under one roof, and museums and swimming pools are 3 to 19 minutes away by car.
The cave remains the plan even in the rain
The rain falls on the forest floor and not into the passages, so the tours run the same in sun and in rain.
The cave is not dry, though. The humidity is high, water drips in places, which is after all how stalactites form. Sturdy shoes and a warm jacket are part of the plan, and you leave the umbrella in the car. The cave is closed in winter.
In the hotel
Then into the warm: everything under one roof
Indoor pool and sauna
Swim a few lengths, move on to the sauna and unwind in the fireside lounge; more about the Hotel with sauna in Oberberg. To the wellness area
Restaurant and Schänke
Dinner is in the restaurant in Wiehl, followed by the tavern with its open fireplace. To the restaurant
Skittles
Two skittle alleys at the hotel, which you book by the hour. To the skittle alley
A rainy day
A rainy day done right
Morning: guided tour
The first tour starts on the hour and lasts around 45 minutes. You can reserve up to the day before; for today, please ask at the ticket desk.
Warm up afterwards
It is usually cooler up top after the cave than you expect. Coffee, ice cream or a cocoa at the kiosk next to the ticket desk is welcome then.
Afternoon: indoor pool or museum
Relax in the indoor pool or visit a museum nearby, more below and under Schloss Homburg and museums. If the weather clears, the wildlife park next door invites you for a stroll.
Evening at Waldhotel
The restaurant is only a few steps away. Wet jackets stay in the car, and in the restaurant you sit dry.
Nearby
Museums and pools in bad weather
| Destination | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Museum Achse, Rad und Wagen, WiehlCollection covering 5,500 years of carriage and axle history; Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm, free admission. | approx. 4 min. |
| Schloss Homburg, NümbrechtMuseum of regional, cultural and natural history with temporary exhibitions. | 6 min. |
| Wiehler Wasser WeltFamily and sports pool. | 3 min. |
| LVR-Industriemuseum EngelskirchenFormer cotton mill with hydroelectric power station. | 15 min. |
| Gumbala, GummersbachLeisure pool with slide, children’s pool and sauna area. | 16 min. |
| monte mare ReichshofSauna and wellness resort with sports pool in Eckenhagen. | 19 min. |
Driving times by car from Waldhotel, not allowing for traffic (as of October 2026). Please check opening hours and prices with the providers.
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Questions
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Is the cave open when it rains?
Yes, the guided tours take place in all weather; underground it is always around 8 °C. The cave is closed in winter.
Will I get wet in the cave?
The rain does not fall into the cave, but the air is humid and the ground is wet in places. Sturdy shoes are advisable.
Can I come at short notice when it rains?
For today, please ask directly at the ticket desk; reservations are possible until the day before. Capacity for each guided tour is limited.
What does Waldhotel offer in bad weather?
Indoor pool, sauna and fireplace lounge, restaurant and Schänke and the skittle alleys. The wellness area is available to hotel guests: the indoor pool is guaranteed to be usable from 8 am to 6 pm, and the sauna is switched on on request.
Enquiry
Rain outside, fireplace inside
Write to us with the date, number of guests and your wishes, and we will get back to you with a suggestion.
