A World Full of Fantasy


Many years ago, miners near Saalfeld set off in search of gold, silver and other coveted treasures. Black alum shale was discovered here. After mining the black rock, nature transformed the caves into a co­lourful underground world over the course of time, today’s FEENGROTTEN. Find out lots of interes­ting facts about the show mine’s history and the miners’ lives during a guided tour.

In the FEENWELTCHEN above the show mine, elves, fairies, trolls and forest spirits have made their homes. Both young and old are invited to enjoy the adventure world that is the Feenweltchen. There is plenty to discover on the journey through the magical kingdom to the Fairy Tree-Top Castle.

You can read, listen, touch and taste at numerous information and interactive points in the interactive exhibition GROTTONEUM. Find out how the light used to be ignited in the mine. Let stalactites grow and fit the coloured minerals together in a puzzle. Experience how the Feengrotten came about 440 million years ago in the grotto cinema.

Arrival


BY CAR
From the direction of Jena (B 88 / B 85):

  • Exit Saalfeld-East in the direction Neuhaus / Rwg. (B 281)
  • After three traffic light intersections turn right, in the direction of Neuhaus / Rwg. (B 281)
  • After driving for about  1.5 km, take left exit to the Feengrotten (signposted at Garnsdorf)

From the direction of Gera (B 281):

  • Drive through Saalfeld following the B 281 in the direction Neuhaus / Rwg.
  • At Garnsdorf, turn left at the exit to the Feengrotten (signposted)

From the direction of Kronach (B 85):

  • At the Saalfeld Railway Station, take the third exit from the roundabout and follow the B 281 through Saalfeld, in the direction Neuhaus / Rwg.
  • At Garnsdorf, turn left at the exit to the Feengrotten (signposted)

BY TRAIN

IR Düsseldorf - Kassel - Eisenach - Erfurt - Weimar
IR Frankfurt a. M. - Eisenach - Erfurt – Halle - Berlin

Regional connections:
Arrive stress and traffic jam-free with the DB regional connections, which arrive in Saalfeld from all directions. From the Saalfeld Railway Station, the Feengrotten is easily reached by direct bus.

BY BUS / CITY BUS

Direction: Railway station - Feengrotten, Bus Line A

  • Every half an hour daily, at xx.10 and xx.40 from the Saalfeld Railway Station, and xx.14 and xx.44 from the Market.
  • The first trip is at 7.40 am (Railway Station) and 7.44 am (Market)
  • The last trip is at 5.40pm (Railway Station) and 5.44 pm (Market) 

Direction: Feengrotten – Railway Station, Bus Line A

  • Every half an hour daily at xx.10 and xx.40 from the Saalfeld Feengrotten
  • The first trip is at 8.10 am, the last at 6.10 pm

For further information, please contact the Service Centre at the Saalfeld Railway Station, Monday – Friday from 7 am – 5.30 pm, or by telephone: +49 (0) 180 333 7287 (local calling conditions apply)

November - April
Feengrotten, Grottoneum

  • daily 11.00 am - 3.30 pm*
  • guided tours every 30 - 60 minutes
May - October
Feengrotten, Grottoneum, Feenweltchen

  • daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm*
  • guided tours every 20 minutes
January

  • Grottoneum daily 11.00 am - 3.30 pm*
  • Feengrotten closed
* last admittance/ last entrance to Grottoneum/Feenweltchen

Due to the local conditions in the mine (darkness, narrow corridors) we recommend the visit for children from 4 years.

We are also open for you on all holidays.

Information for the visit - please note: 
Due to the dripping water underground, you’ll get coats before the tour to protect your clothes. This water may possibly leave rusty stains on textiles. For this reason, please avoid wearing valuable and light clothing. Sturdy footwear is recommended for the walk.

Combo-Ticket

may - october | valid for 30 days
Feengrotten, Grottoneum, Feenweltchen
  • adults: € 14,90
  • children (4-14 years): € 9,90

  • Family Card:
  • 2 ad. + 1 child € 38,00
  • every other child € 9,50

Fairy Grottoes-Ticket

all-season | valid for 30 days
Feengrotten, Grottoneum
  • adults: € 11,90
  • children (4-14 years): € 7,90

  • Family Card:
  • 2 ad. + 1 child € 30,50
  • every other child € 7,50
Feenweltchen
may - october
  • adults: € 7,90
  • children (4-14 years): € 4,90

  • Family Card:
  • 2 ad. + 1 child € 20,00
  • every other child € 4,50

Discounting prices for: pupils, trainees, students, groups. Group prices are valid from 15 people.

Audio guides in English, French, Dutch, Italien, Spanish and Russian are available for use during your guided tour. A monetary deposit or identity documents are accepted as pledge during use. These will be returned upon completion of the tour and receipt of the audio guide.

Spend a fun and exciting day with the whole family.Visit our attractions - the Feengrotten, the Grottoneum, the Feenweltchen, the new stations Schatzsuche and Wasserkunst. The family-friendly Feengrottenpark with adventure playground and WaldErlebnisPfad invites you to discover and linger.Small shops offer Thuringian specialties, fairies, gems and much more.


FEENGROTTEN

  • visit: only with guidance - approx. every 20 - 30 minutes
  • length of visit: approx. 1 hour
  • distance, area: approx. 550 m on 3 floors (120 stages)
  • walkability (wheelchair, stroller): no
  • animals: no
  • extra information: temperature 8 -10 °C, humidity approx. 98 %
  • audio guides: yes
  • recommendations: warm clothes | sturdy footwear

GROTTONEUM

  • visit: individual
  • length of visit: approx. 45 minutes
  • distance, area: approx. 400 m2
  • walkability (wheelchair, stroller): yes
  • animals: no
  • extra information: stairs with wheelchair lift
  • audio guides: yes
  • recommendations: -

FEENWELTCHEN

  • visit: individual (may - oct.)
  • length of visit: approx. 1,5 hours
  • distance, area: approx. 2000 m2
  • walkability (wheelchair, stroller): no
  • animals: no
  • extra information: in the outdoor area (weather dependent)
  • audio guides: no
  • recommendations: sturdy footwear

FOR FAMILIES

  • free loan baby carriers
  • baby changing room
  • adventure playground
  • baby carriage site
  • bootle service

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Saalfelder Feengrotten und Tourismus GmbH
Feengrottenweg 2
07318 Saalfeld (Germany)

represented by the managing director Yvonne Wagner

phone: 0049 (0) 3671-55040
fax: 0049 (0) 3671-550440
E-mail: info@feengrotten.de

VAT ID No .: DE 166978182
Registered in the commercial register of the District Court Jena
Commercial Register Number HRB 205534

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