Märchen- und Sandsteinhöhle Walldorf

The sandstone cave system spans 65,000 square meters with 2,500 supporting pillars, forming an underground network of passages and chambers.

Sand mining operations started in the 10th century, with documentation from 1800 showing extensive quarrying activities until their cessation in 1919.

The underground passages contain more than 30 fairy tale scenes depicting stories from Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Ludwig Bechstein.

Tours through 800 meters of passages last 30 minutes, with adult tickets priced at 8 euros and family passes available for 20 euros.

The cave complex integrates geological features from the Lower Triassic period with artistic representations of traditional German fairy tales.

Location: Walldorf

Official opening: June 9, 1957

Address: An der Sandsteinhöhle 1, 98639 Walldorf 98639

Phone: +493693881277

Email: sandsteinhoehle@t-online.de

Website: http://sandsteinhoehle.de

GPS coordinates: 50.61190,10.38500

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:11