Vogelherd Cave, Niederstotzingen

Name: Vogelherd Cave
Address: Am Vogelherd 1, Niederstotzingen, 89168, Germany
Telephone: +49 7325 9528000

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The Vogelherd Cave, nestled in the city of Niederstotzingen in Germany, is a prehistoric archaeological treasure trove that has been instrumental in understanding the lives of early humans. Discovered in 1931, this cave has yielded some of the oldest and most remarkable examples of figurative art, dating back approximately 40,000 years.

Situated in the Lone Valley, the cave forms part of the Swabian Jura, a region renowned for its Ice Age art. The artifacts found here, including small carved ivory figures depicting animals such as mammoths, lions, horses, and bison, provide invaluable insights into the artistic expression and beliefs of the Aurignacian culture.

The Vogelherd Cave is a key component of the "Caves with the oldest Ice Age art" UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was designated in 2017. Visitors to the cave can marvel at the replicas of the ivory sculptures displayed in the Archeopark Vogelherd, an archaeological park dedicated to bringing this ancient world to life. The original artifacts are housed in the nearby Ulm Museum for preservation.

Visiting the cave not only offers a chance to step back in time but also to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The Archeopark provides educational tours that explain the significance of the finds and the context of prehistoric human life. It's an ideal destination for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in the origins of art and culture.

Local name: Vogelherdhöhle Length: 131 ftElevation: 1568 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°33'31"N, 10°11'39"E

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Am Vogelherd 1Niederstotzingen 89168 Germany

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+49 7325 9528000

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Vogelherd Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohlenstein-Stadel, Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura, Archäopark, Lion-man.

1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Hohlenstein-Stadel
30 min walk • Hohlenstein-Stadel, nestled in the picturesque Lone Valley of Germany, is a prehistoric cave of significant archaeological importance. This cave has been a treasure trove for researchers, revealing insights into the lives of early humans during the Upper Paleolithic...
~50 ftE
Archaeological site,
Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura
1 min walk • The Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura are a collection of six caves in southern Germany which were used by Ice Age humans for shelter about 33,000 to 43,000 years ago. The caves are located in the Lone and Ach Valleys.
~270 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park
Archäopark
2 min walk • The Vogelherd Archaeopark is an archaeological theme park at the Vogelherdhöhle cave in the Lone Valley in the Swabian Alb near Stetten ob Lontal, a district of Niederstotzingen in the district of Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Lion-man
30 min walk • The Löwenmensch figurine, also called the Lion-man or the Lion-human of Hohlenstein-Stadel, is a prehistoric ivory sculpture discovered in Hohlenstein-Stadel, a German cave in 1939. The German name, Löwenmensch, meaning "lion-person" or "lion-human", is used most frequently because it was discovered and is exhibited in Germany.