UNESCO WELTERBE SEIT 1995

The World Heritage Site

Ölschiefer

The Messel Pit, Germany’s oldest World Heritage Site, is more than just dead bones. Here lies a unique world from 47 million years ago, which at first glance seems to have nothing to do with our present day.

The place

Only accessible as part of a guided tour .

Accessible with or without a guided tour.

Freely accessible.

Upcoming dates

Th 21.05.

10:30 - 11:30h

Th 21.05.

12:00 - 13:00h

Th 21.05.

14:00 - 14:45h

Th 21.05.

14:00 - 15:00h

Th 21.05.

14:45 - 15:30h

Th 21.05.

15:30 - 16:30h

Th 21.05.

15:30 - 16:15h

Opening hours

November 16 – March 14
Wednesday – Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *

March 15 – November 15
Monday – Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *

* Open on public holidays, except
December 24 – 26
December 31 – January 1