Saalfelder Feengrotten
The Feengrotten has earned a proud place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most colourful showcaves in the world. Today, it is one of the most ...
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Saalfelder Feengrotten
The Feengrotten has earned a proud place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most colourful showcaves in the world. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thuringia and stands as an impressive testimony to mining in the Middle Ages.
Basic info
Many centuries ago, the first miners began their search for gold, silver and other prized metals under the city of Saalfeld. However, it was alum shale that was discovered here, a mineral used for the processing of alum and
vitriol. As the mineral was extracted, an underground cave was created which, over time, filled slowly with a fascinating dripstone world.
Discover furthermore the Feenweltchen, the Fairyworld Adventure Park above the Showvcaves and the Experience-Museum Grottoneum. Spend an unforgettable day in the world of the miners and the realm of the fairies.
Contact
Address: Feengrottenweg 2
Town / City: Saalfeld
Country: Germany State: Thuringia
Email:info@feengrotten.de
Phone: (00 49) 36 71/55 04-0
Web: www.feengrotten.de
Latitude: 50.6348381042
Longitude: 11.3403787613
Info
Name: Saalfelder Feengrotten
Name original: Saalfelder Feengrotten
ISCA member: SAALFELDER FEENGROTTEN UND TOURISMUS GMBH
Length: 600 m
Depth: 25 m
Elevation of entrance: 100 m
Number of visitors: 135000 / per year
Length of show path: 600 m
Duration of visit: 60 - 70 min
