Discover the world of fossils
The Swabian Alb is world-famous for its abundance of fossils. In the Jurassic period 200-142 million years ago, a warm shallow sea with numerous animals stretched out here. The shells and skeletons of the animals sank to the bottom of the sea and were covered by mud. Over time, it turned into stone and trapped the fossils.
Fossils of the Swabian Albin the Alb are exceptionally well preserved and can tell a lot about the past. Fossil sites are rare and valuable for science. They must be protected and special fossil finds must be shown to experts.
Shale-Experience Dormettingen
The „SchieferErlebnis“ (shale experience) invites you to combine leisure with history, geology and nature. The parc with its entertaining playground and water landscape is especially great for families.
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Dotternhausen Holcim Museum
The "Werkforum" at Holcim houses around 1,000 exhibits of Jurassic fossils from the Westalb, from the oil shale of black Jurassic epsilon.
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Fischer Prehistoric Quarry
You can experience the Earth's history at first hand in the Fischer Prehistoric Quarry.
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Outcrop of fossil snail shells at Steinheim
In the "Steinheimer Becken" (Steinheim Basin) in the municipality of Steinheim am Albuch, you can find a number of places where sand is mixed with fossil snail shells.
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What can I find here?
Which fossils have been found here? And how do I recognize what I have found? Here are some comparison pictures!
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