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title: "Baumannshöhle Rübeland (cave)"
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description: "The Baumann cave is the oldest show cave in Germany. According to legend, it was discovered by the miner Friedrich Baumann in the mid-16th century accidentally when he was looking for iron ore. Already in 1646 organized tours were held. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was so impressed by the huge stalactites and stalagmites of the cave that he even visited it several times. Find in one of the largest cavity the artificial lake “Wolfgang” and Germany's only underground stage \"Goethe Hall\", which was named after him. Here numerous events are held such as theatre performances, weddings or corporate events"
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Baumannshöhle Rübeland (cave)
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- Cave/dripstone cave

Baumannshöhle Rübeland - neu beleuchteter Goethesaal

The Baumann cave is the oldest show cave in Germany. According to legend, it was discovered by the miner Friedrich Baumann in the mid-16th century accidentally when he was looking for iron ore. Already in 1646 organized tours were held. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was so impressed by the huge stalactites and stalagmites of the cave that he even visited it several times. Find in one of the largest cavity the artificial lake “Wolfgang” and Germany's only underground stage "Goethe Hall", which was named after him. Here numerous events are held such as theatre performances, weddings or corporate events

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Openings

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Price info

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Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- for familys

Directions & Parking facilities

parking available

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Author

Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.Marktstraße 45

D-38640 Goslar

Organization

Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.

License (master data)

Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.

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    - Cave/dripstone cave
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    5.06 km
    
    
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    6.42 km
    
    
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    7.28 km
    
    
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Contact

**Baumannshöhle Rübeland**

Blankenburger Straße 36 (direkt an der B27)

38889 Oberharz am Brocken OT Höhlenort Rübeland