Stein Island Wörlitz
Insel Stein
An artificial rock island modeled on the Bay of Naples, featuring Hamilton Villa and Europe's only man-made volcano.
Stein Island is a miniature Bay of Naples created by the prince to commemorate his journey to Italy. The island features an artificial volcano called 'Vesuvius,' an ancient Roman theater, underground grottoes, and Hamilton Villa. On certain summer evenings, a 'volcanic eruption' show takes place, using fireworks and lights to simulate lava flows. It is the most popular event in the park, and tickets should be purchased in advance after checking the dates. At other times, visitors can go ashore to see the villa and grottoes, or photograph the island from the lakeshore on the opposite bank.
Opening hours
May–Oct; check garden notice for hours
Nearby sights
- Wörlitz Park
- Wörlitz Palace
- Gothic House Wörlitz
- Oranienbaum Palace
- Ferropolis
- Luisium
- Bauhaus Museum Dessau
- Dessau-Törten Estate