Enjoy and relax together during summer vacation
Family Vacation in Willingen
Looking for a mix of activities and relaxation with your kids? Willingen is the perfect destination for your family vacation during summer break! Nestled in the beautiful Upland region, Hotel Eimberg offers a relaxing atmosphere, plenty of excursion options, and family-friendly activities both indoors and outdoors. Here, you can enjoy precious time with your children surrounded by nature. Experience unforgettable vacation days with the whole family during summer break!
Family Time in Willingen
Family Vacation in the Upland
Summer vacation is here: Spend some relaxing days with the whole family at Hotel Eimberg! While the kids enjoy their own double room right next door, Mom can unwind with a relaxing massage.
The Willing Family Pass offers plenty of fun activities throughout the region—from the water park to the wildlife park to the summer toboggan run.
Willingen Family Pass
More Leisure Time for Less Money
With the Willingen Family Pass, you can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities during summer vacation with just one card.
It includes free admission to 12 recreational facilities, including:
- Skywalk Willingen – Germany’s longest suspension bridge with spectacular panoramic views
- Usseln Outdoor Pool – a heated outdoor pool with a kids’ area, a slide, and a sunbathing lawn
- Summer Toboggan Run – a thrilling descent over 700 m long – fun for the whole family
- Wildlife and Recreation Park – zoo, playgrounds, dinosaur adventure world, and small rides
- Adventure Golf Course – imaginatively designed mini-golf course with 18 nature-inspired holes
- Ice Rink – open year-round for ice skating
- Climbing Gym – indoor climbing fun for kids and adults with varying difficulty levels
- Ettelsberg Cable Car – Ride up the mountain by cable car and enjoy the view from the Hochheideturm
For more information, please contact us directly at the hotel or visit www.willingen.de/pass.
Family Getaway & A Thirst for Adventure
An Eventful Family Vacation
Spend your summer vacation together in the beautiful Sauerland region, enjoying the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure! Your children will have their own double room, there are plenty of nearby excursion options, and Mom can enjoy a soothing massage.
As a special highlight, admission to FORT FUN Abenteuerland is included. The largest amusement park in Southwest Falun attracts visitors with attractions such as roller coasters, a whitewater ride, a Ferris wheel, shows, and a Wild West atmosphere.
Dates
July 1–August 31, 2026
Arrival possible on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday
Please let us know when booking which day you’d like to visit the amusement park, as tickets are only available for specific dates. If you’re unable to provide a date in advance, we’ll book the amusement park ticket for the second day of your stay.
Your Family Vacation in the Sauerland
Pure relaxation during summer vacation
A successful vacation with children depends on exciting experiences and relaxation for all generations. At our 4-star Hotel Zum Hohen Eimberg, we provide the perfect setting with comfortable rooms, delicious meals, our wellness area, and a variety of outdoor activities.
Biking, hiking, exploring, and marveling—with plenty of recreational opportunities and day-trip destinations right in the vicinity, we offer a relaxing family vacation in Willingen during summer break.
Why choose the Hotel Eimberg for a vacation with kids?
✔ Family-friendly rooms with plenty of space
✔ Extensive breakfast buffet with kid-friendly options
✔ Wellness area & swimming pool—perfect for relaxing together
✔ Prime location in Willingen—many attractions within walking distance
✔ Personalized excursion tips & guest program
Things to do for families in Willingen
Our outdoor & indoor excursion tips
Willingen offers a variety of activities for families all year round - whether indoors or outdoors, in sunshine or rain. Ideal conditions for a successful vacation with children in the Sauerland!
For outdoors - outdoor experiences
- Skywalk Willingen - the longest suspension bridge in Germany with spectacular views
- Summer toboggan run - fast-paced fun for the whole family
- Willingen Wildlife and Leisure Park - animals, playgrounds and small rides
- Cyril trail & family-friendly hiking trails - discover nature with children
- Adventure golf at the viaduct - mini golf with an adventure factor
- Hike to the Hochheideturm - including a ride on the funicular railway
- Bikepark Willingen & child-friendly cycle routes - active vacations with children
For indoors - indoor activities
- Climbing hall & archery - ideal for active children in all weathers
- Ice rink - open all year round for ice skating
- Upländer Milchmuhseum - exciting insights into agriculture and milk processing
- Mini-Eldorado - indoor playground for kids up to 12 years with toddler area
Tip: With the Willingen family pass , you get free or discounted admission to many attractions - ideal for a family-friendly vacation with a full range of experiences.
FAQ about a family vacation in Willingen
The two family offers Family Time in Willingen and Family Time & Adventure are specially designed for the 2026 summer vacations and can only be booked in the period from 01.07. to 31.08.2026.
The fixed travel dates ensure that families can rely on optimally coordinated services - such as family passes, theme park visits and spacious rooms.
Do you have any questions about family vacations in Willingen or individual requests? Please feel free to contact us!
We have spacious rooms and the option of booking two double rooms next to each other - ideal for families with children. You can also enjoy the spacious wellness area with swimming pool, saunas and relaxation zones - perfect for relaxing together.
The Hotel Eimberg is situated in a quiet and natural location on the outskirts of Willingen. Many hiking trails, excursion destinations and leisure activities start right outside the door - ideal for families who want to experience nature and stay centrally at the same time.
Yes, we offer various packages for families - e.g. with adjoining rooms, special attractions or discounts for children. If you can't find the right package to suit your family's needs, please contact us.
Willingen also offers many indoor activities: the ice rink, which is open all year round for ice skating, the climbing hall, the glass factory or the Milchmuhseum in Usseln. So even a rainy day is an experience.
Popular attractions include the summer toboggan run, the Skywalk Willingen, the wildlife and leisure park, child-friendly hiking trails such as the Kyrillpfad and adventure golf at the viaduct. Many destinations can be easily reached on foot or by cable car.
A real highlight for adventurous families is FORT FUN Abenteuerland - the largest leisure park in the Sauerland. You can reach action-packed attractions, shows and a Wild West atmosphere in around 30 minutes by car. Other destinations include the Diemelsee lake, the Ettelsberg with its high heath tower and the Diemelsee nature park.
Price quotation & tourist tax
Prices per person and night plus visitor's tax of the municipality of Willingen of € 3 per night per person over 14 years.
High season from May to October. On ski jumping, carnival, holidays and in September/October we charge a surcharge. Ask also for our family rooms with two rooms for two to four people.
How to Spend Your Vacation With Us
- Deluxe Breakfast Buffet (Sundays until 11 a.m.)
- Dinner buffet when booking half-board
- Use of the wellness area
- Bathrobe
- Sauna towels for the wellness area
- Free parking, motorcycle garage
- Use of the ski room and bike garage
Once a week:
- A cozy coffee break with delicious waffles (for an additional charge)
- Cocktail Happy Hour
- Beer & Wine Happy Hour
Days of the week may vary depending on guest numbers and/or may be canceled!
- Rental of hiking maps and walking poles
- Bicycle tool rental
- Ski and bike garage with a high-pressure washer and repair tools
- Pool & table tennis
- Check-in starting at 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out by 11:00 a.m.
- Payment in cash or by debit card
- Breakfast buffet: Mon.–Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Sat.–Sun. from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Dinner buffet / half-board: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- À la carte: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Happy Hour in our bar on Wednesdays from 8 to 9 p.m.
Our hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
Reserve your ski equipment conveniently online with our partner, Snow & Bike Factory Willingen. To book ski school sessions, click here.
Children stay with us at discounted rates. Currently, payment can only be made on-site at the hotel; it cannot be processed through our online booking system.
For a third bed in the parents’ room, per day and per child:
- 0–3 years: free
- 4–8 years: Overnight stay with breakfast €40 | Overnight stay with half board €60
- 9–12 years: Room & Breakfast 50% | Room & Half Board 50%
- Ages 13–15: Room and breakfast 80% | Room and half-board 80%
The daily rate for pets is €18, not including food.
As a welcome gift, your dog will receive a cozy blanket to take home, as well as a water bowl and a welcome treat in your room.
Dogs are allowed in the bar and on the terrace, but not in the restaurant.
With the SauerlandCard, you can ride the bus for free in the Sauerland and enjoy discounted admission to many recreational attractions in the region as well as in Willingen.
You can find out about the most popular attractions in Willingen and get more information at the Willingen Tourist Information Office. Current bus schedules are available at www.rlg-online.de.
