Wimsener Höhle, Show cave in Hayingen, Germany
The Wimsener Höhle extends 723 meters into limestone formations, with 70 meters accessible to visitors through guided boat tours along an underground river system.
Duke Friedrich II visited this natural cave system in 1803, resulting in its alternative name Friedrichshöhle and establishing its status as a tourist destination.
The cave structure represents a significant part of the Swabian Alb UNESCO Global Geopark, recognized in 2015 for its geological and natural importance.
Tours operate daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with each boat journey lasting approximately 8 minutes through the illuminated underground water passages.
This location stands as Germany's single water-filled cave system that offers boat tours, maintaining a constant temperature between 7 and 8 degrees Celsius.
Location: Hayingen
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Address: Wimsen 1, 72534 Hayingen, Germany 72534 Hayingen
Opening Hours: 22 March-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +497373915260
Website: https://tress-gastronomie.de/wimsener-hoehle
GPS coordinates: 48.25708,9.44818
Latest update: June 10, 2025 07:30
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