Südostbayerisches Naturkunde- und Mammut-Museum (Southeast Bavarian Natural History and Mammoth Museum)
The largest, most complete and best-preserved skeleton of a woolly mammoth in Europe was actually found near Siegsdorf. It is an impressive testimony to the past and offers insights into the animal world of the Ice Age. Equally fascinating is the largely preserved skeleton of a cave lion, which shows traces of cuts made by Neanderthals, making it the oldest evidence of humans in south-east Bavaria. The museum is dedicated to the basic theme of the formation of today's Chiemgau landscape, which began 250 million years ago. The formation of the Alps left behind fossilised soils from four different seas, which are home to the remains of marine flora and fauna. The landscape was given its finishing touches by the glaciers of the Ice Age. The museum also offers many Stone Age activities, such as amber grinding, in the associated outdoor area in the "Stone Age Garden".
Last edited on 12.12.2023
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