Noctalis

Noctalis is a museum dedicated to bats in Bad Segeberg, displaying more than one hundred tropical species in naturalistic settings. Visitors can watch the animals move around, fly, and feed on fruits throughout the day.

The museum was built next to the Kalkberghöhle cave system, which has served as a winter shelter for tens of thousands of bats since ancient times. This geological feature shaped the place and led to the creation of a facility dedicated to protecting and studying these animals.

The center maintains Indian flying fox Foxi Flatterinchen, measuring 1.20 meters in wingspan, which helps educate visitors about bat species worldwide.

Plan your visit during warmer months when the animals are active and cave access is available. The facility has different areas to explore, so wear comfortable shoes, especially if you want to visit the underground sections.

A resident Indian flying fox with a 1.20 meter wingspan stands out as an exceptional animal that visitors can observe closely. This creature offers a direct connection to the variety of bat species found around the world.

Location: Bad Segeberg

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; October-March: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 || "an Tagen mit Spätvorstellungen der Karl-May-Spiele bis 19:30 Uhr"

GPS coordinates: 53.93634,10.31676

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43