Fossilienwelt Weinviertel

The educational facility displays 15,000 giant oyster fossils across multiple exhibition areas, forming the largest accessible fossilized oyster reef on Earth.

Scientists discovered numerous remains of 650 animal and plant species in the Korneuburg Basin, dating back 17 million years when the region was a tropical sea.

The park provides interactive learning stations where visitors investigate fossils using professional tools, connecting them with geological research methods.

The museum operates from April through October, Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with guided tours available at Austernplatz 1, Stetten.

A 16-meter observation tower shaped like a snail shell provides views of the Weinviertel region while housing multimedia presentations about prehistoric marine life.

Location: Gemeinde Stetten

Website: http://fossilienwelt.at

GPS coordinates: 48.36739,16.35976

Latest update: March 20, 2025 13:42