Schillat cave

The limestone cave extends 400 meters underground with a main passage featuring concrete pathways and modern lighting installations at a constant temperature of 8 degrees Celsius.

Limestone quarrying operations led to the discovery of the cave in 1992 by Hartmut Brepohl, and after implementing protection measures, it opened to visitors in 2004.

The exhibition space presents calcite minerals, cave pearls, and fossils from the Jurassic period, including ammonites and belemnites found in the surrounding region.

An elevator transports visitors 45 meters down to access the main passage, making the cave accessible for wheelchair users during opening hours from April through October.

The cave includes a 3D slideshow projection area where visitors can experience virtual tours of the restricted Riesenberghöhle while seated in a dedicated viewing space.

Location: Hessisch Oldendorf

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: http://www.schillathoehle.de

Opening Hours: Saturday,Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 14:00-18:00; November,February,March Wednesday off; December,January off

Phone: +495751403980

Email: anfrage@schillathoehle.de

Website: http://schillathoehle.de

GPS coordinates: 52.20448,9.28807

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45