Blankenheim is a charming town in the northern Eifel region of Germany, where the Ahr river springs from a fountain in the historic centre. Here you can admire the majestic castle of the counts of Blankenheim, stroll through the picturesque streets lined with half-timbered houses, and explore the local history and culture in the Eifel Museum and the Lamp Museum. Blankenheim is also a great base for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and skiing in the scenic nature of the Ahr valley and the Hohe Venn-Eifel Nature Park. If you visit in February, you can witness the unique tradition of the ghost parade, where locals dress up as spooky figures and march through the town.