Easter Cave

Easter Cave is a cave entrance near Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg that extends roughly 185 meters beneath the surface. Manganese deposits line the rock walls throughout the passages.

Records first documented the cave in 1630, though it remained largely inaccessible for centuries. An artificial entrance was built in 1905 to open it for public visits.

The name comes from Osterberg mountain, where the cave sits. Local tradition links this name to old Germanic heritage in the region.

The cave welcomes visitors on Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM during the open season. Seasonal closures occur from November through April when conditions are less suitable.

The passages are lit using traditional carbide lamps that cast a warm, flickering glow through the chambers. This old-fashioned lighting method gives visitors an authentic experience that has changed little since early public tours began.

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: November-April off; Saturday 14:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 49.51805,11.66452

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48