Neandertal game reserve

The Neandertal game reserve spans across a protected area featuring native European wildlife species including bison, aurochs, and tarpan horses in naturalistic settings.

Established in 1935, the reserve creates environments similar to those of the Ice Age period, connecting to the area where Neanderthal remains were discovered in 1856.

The reserve operates educational programs focused on wildlife conservation and maintains breeding initiatives to preserve historical species for future generations.

Visitors can access multiple walking trails throughout the reserve, observe animals in their habitats, and combine their visit with the adjacent Neanderthal Museum.

The reserve houses recreated breeds of Ice Age animals, offering insights into the types of prehistoric creatures that inhabited Europe during the Neanderthal period.

Location: Erkrath

Location: Mettmann

Inception: 1935

Website: http://wildgehege-neandertal.de

GPS coordinates: 51.22361,6.95444

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:02