Discover the 10 most extraordinary museums in the Alb-Donau district!

Discover the 10 most extraordinary museums in the Alb-Donau district!

In the picturesque Alb-Donau district, there are numerous museums that are not only worth a visit in rainy weather. In this way, interested parties can immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds even in bright sunshine, tell the history, art and culture of the region. From prehistoric finds to unique local history exhibitions-there is something for everyone.

In particular, the prehistoric museum in Blaubeuren, known as "Urmu", stands out. It offers insights into people's lives 40,000 years ago and houses the famous "Venus vom Hohle Fels", the oldest human presentation in the world. These works of art open up a new look at the culture of ice age people and make the museum an important place for those interested in history and families.

Special museums in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

The Malefiz Museum in Oberdischingen deals with the dark history of the robbery gangs in the region. Visitors can experience a remarkable journey through time and experience stories of unscrupulous crooks such as Anton Rosenberger and Xaver Hohenleiter. The museum shows impressive exhibits, including a prison cell and thieves.

Another highlight is the crib museum in Oberstadion, which presents one of the most extensive crib collections in Germany. Here you can marvel at impressive crèche and experience changing special exhibitions every year. The life -size crib representation “The Last Supper”, which was made by the artist Angela Tripi, deserves special attention.

The city of Ehingen (Donau) offers many valuable insights into local history in the city's museum. Here visitors can admire a variety of sacred and profane works of art as well as an important archaeological collection. The city museum in Schelklingen also contributes to cultural diversity by focusing on geological finds and the history of cement production.

For lovers of historical vehicles, the carriage car Museum in Berghülen offers an impressive collection of over 100 carriages and horse-drawn drives. Here you can not only admire the great old cars, but also take part in the offered carriage rides that represent a special experience for groups and families.

If you are interested in the geology of the region, the Museum of Cave Studies in Laichingen is the right place for you. It shows the unique karst landscape of the Swabian Alb and illuminates the creation of walk -in caves, including the deepest cave in Germany, which is up to 55 meters deep.

The Museum of Pre- and Early History in Langenau presents prehistoric artifacts from the caves of the Lonetal and offers an exciting insight into the different eras of history. From Stone Age tools to Roman finds - the variety is impressive.

These museums are not only open in time for the coming bad weather period, but also delight on sunny days. They enable an educational and entertaining day for visitors to all ages. For more information on the individual museums and their opening times, we recommend a look at www.kreiszeitung.de .