Hohle Fels
One of the World Heritage cave sites of the Swabian Jura, where an Ice Age Venus figurine was found. A large cave hall inside is open to visitors.
Hohle Fels lies near Schelklingen and is part of the “Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura” World Heritage property. Excavations here yielded the “Venus of Hohle Fels,” bone flutes, and several ivory carvings. The originals are now held at the Museum of Prehistory Blaubeuren. Beyond the cave entrance is a huge stone hall of about 500 square meters, where you can see the archaeological excavation site. It is usually open only on weekends and public holidays during the warmer months. There is an admission fee, and guided tours are offered at some times. It is about 5 km from the Blautopf spring and can be reached by car or bicycle, with hiking trails nearby.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct weekends and holidays (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Museum of Prehistory Blaubeuren (urmu)
- Blautopf
- Blaubeuren Abbey
- Wilhelmsburg Fortress
- Crooked House
- Fishermen's Quarter
- Museum of Bread and Art
- Ulm Christmas Market