World of experience Neanderthal

history to touch. area to dream of.

The Neandertal simply has to be experienced to be believed: The unique sights and hiking opportunities in the nature reserve on the Düssel and around the world-famous Neanderthal discovery site are worth a short trip to neanderland. The Neandertal Adventure World includes a total of six excursion destinations, where there is a lot to discover for adults and children alike. In addition to the modern Neanderthal Museum with the discovery site, the Stone Age playground opposite and the Ice Age game reserve and the new landmark, the multimedia Cave View experience tower, this also includes an art trail and the Stone Age workshop. It's not for nothing that the popular travel destination attracts around 150.000 visitors every year. After a day trip, many decide to return for a short vacation in order to enjoy more of the beautiful area and its attractions in peace and quiet.

The history of the Neanderthal

Everything about the historic valley

The Neandertal became world famous more than 160 years ago when the bones of prehistoric man were first found. From then on, the prehistoric past of the region also determined its present and future. Today this history can be experienced up close in one of the most modern museums in Europe and in the new multimedia experience tower Höhlenblick. In addition to the Neanderthal Museum, the Ice Age game reserve and the Stone Age playground give an impression of the lives of our legendary ancestors. Learn more about the Neanderthal and its eventful history, which is so closely linked to the history of mankind.

Off to the Neandertal

Hiking on discovery trails

Tours around the Neanderthal site

Combine your visit to the Neanderthal Museum and the surrounding sights with a hike. You can reach the museum from Mettmann via the neanderland STEIG Discovery loop "Evolution path", which sheds light on the development of the city, the region and the Neandertal. A primal tour through the Neandertal provides exciting, alternative insights into the cultural and agricultural development of the region. And while taking a walk on it Art Trail "Human Traces" Between the museum and the game reserve, ten sculptures invite you to reflect on the tension between man and nature and illustrate many exciting perspectives on the same topic. You can hardly get closer to the Neanderthal man in a more beautiful and comprehensive way.

World of experience Neanderthal

The history of the Neanderthal

Hiking on discovery trails

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