Saalfeld, Germany

Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

"The most colorful grottoes of the world.

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Known as Feengrotten in German, the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes are colorful caves full of stalactites and stalagmites.

Once a slate mining pit known as Jeremias luck, the beautiful grottoes were declared the “most colourful grottoes of the world” by the Guinness Book of Records.

guided tour of 1h, but only one room as in the pictures, cost € 11

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For details call 0 36 71/55 04 0

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