Museum und Park Kalkriese

Museum und Park Kalkriese is an archaeological site with exhibitions in northern Germany where diggers have uncovered remains from an ancient military clash. The location combines a modern building with outdoor grounds where visitors can see the landscape where the historical events took place.

The site gained importance when researchers discovered Roman ammunition in the 1980s, triggering extensive digging efforts. These findings suggested that one of Rome's major military defeats had occurred here in ancient times.

The place serves as a space where visitors encounter the story of how Roman and Germanic worlds collided here nearly two thousand years ago. The displays show the cultural meeting point and the traces both sides left behind.

A visit works best during warmer months when the full program with indoor exhibits and outdoor grounds is open. Comfortable shoes help since the site is larger and the terrain includes hills.

The museum building itself is a work of contemporary design with a facade made of steel that begins to rust and patina intentionally. This design choice mirrors the passage of time and the archaeological process of uncovering layers of history, much like how diggers reveal the past step by step.

Location: Kalkriese

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: April-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; November-March Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +49546892040

Website: https://kalkriese-varusschlacht.de

GPS coordinates: 52.40750,8.13000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41