Neanderthal Discovery Site & Höhlenblick tower
The Feldhofer Grotte cave, where the remains of the Neanderthal were found in 1856, was destroyed by quarrying activities, as was the spectacular Neander Valley gorge. After new excavations in 1997 and 2000, a park was created on the site of the world-famous discovery.
Admission is included in the museum ticket.
360 metres into the Stone Age
Ramps running in opposite directions ensure a barrier-free ascent to the 22-metre-high Höhlenblick tower. You won't be bored on the way up. Picture installations provide an insight into the turbulent history of the discovery and the valley, accompanied by short audio stories of important contemporary witnesses.