Tropfsteinhöhle Schulerloch (Stalactite cave Schulerloch)

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Accessibility: not accessible
Opening Times: Currently closed
Address: Oberau 2
93343 Essing
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Two towers have stood at the entrance to the Schulerloch since 1828, and today they house exhibition rooms with finds from the excavations in the Tropfsteinhöhle Schulerloch (Stalactite cave Schulerloch). The technology of the neighbouring Main-Danube Canal, the formation of the Ries, the primeval Danube and the life of bats are further topics.

Last edited on 20.03.2025

Additional information

Opening Times
Currently closed

In the timeframe of 01. April until 30. April:
- Tuesdays: 10:00-16:00
- Wednesdays: 10:00-16:00
- Thursdays: 10:00-16:00
- Fridays: 10:00-16:00
- Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
- Sundays: 10:00-16:00
In the timeframe of 01. May until 10. September:
- Tuesdays: 10:00-16:30
- Wednesdays: 10:00-16:30
- Thursdays: 10:00-16:30
- Fridays: 10:00-16:30
- Saturdays: 10:00-16:30
- Sundays: 10:00-16:30
In the timeframe of 11. September until 05. November:
- Tuesdays: 10:00-16:00
- Wednesdays: 10:00-16:00
- Thursdays: 10:00-16:00
- Fridays: 10:00-16:00
- Saturdays: 10:00-16:00
- Sundays: 10:00-16:00
Holidays:
- 01.01.2026
  New Year's Day: closed
- 01.01.2026
  New Year's Day: closed
- 03.04.2026
  Good Friday: 10:00-16:00
- 05.04.2026
  Easter Sunday: 10:00-16:00
- 06.04.2026
  Easter Monday: 10:00-16:00
- 01.05.2026
  Labour Day: 10:00-16:30
- 14.05.2026
  Ascension Day: 10:00-16:30
- 25.05.2026
  Pentecost Monday: 10:00-16:30
- 04.06.2026
  Corpus Christi: 10:00-16:49
- 15.08.2026
  Assumption Day: 10:00-16:30
- 01.11.2026
  All Saints' Day: 10:00-16:00
Closed on all other holidays
Inclusion
Accessibility
- Parking Space for the Disabled
- Sitting Accommodations
- Service Dogs Welcome
Inclusive offers

Offers for Visually Impaired and Blind Visitors:
- Educational Programme for Visitors with Visual Impairments
Offers for Visitors with Learning Difficulties and Cognitive Impairments:
- Offers in Simple Language (e.g., Audio Guide, Exhibition Guide)
Offers
Educational Programmes
- Guided Tours
- Offers for School Groups
- Offers for (Adult) Groups
- Offers for Families
- Offers for Children (e.g. Children's Birthday Parties, Vacation Programmes)
Further offers
- Museumsshop
- Museumscafé
Digital Offers
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Contact
Address

Oberau 2
93343 Essing

Telephone contact
- General enquiries: 09441/1796778
E-Mail

info(at)schulerloch.de (opens your email program)

Website

http://www.schulerloch.de (external link, opens in a new window)
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Tourism Region

Altmühltal

Eastern Bavaria

Image gallery

Photography with bats on the ceiling of the dripstone cave (opens enlarged image) — Mouse Ears © Tropfsteinhöhle Schulerloch (Stalactite cave Schulerloch). Photo: Christian Hoffmann

Stalactite cave Schulerloch bathed in colourful light (opens enlarged image) — © Stalactite cave Schulerloch (Stalactite cave Schulerloch). Photo: Christian Hoffmann

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Additional information

Opening Times

In the timeframe of 01. April until 30. April:

In the timeframe of 01. May until 10. September:

In the timeframe of 11. September until 05. November:

Holidays:

Inclusion

Accessibility

Inclusive offers

Offers for Visually Impaired and Blind Visitors:

Offers for Visitors with Learning Difficulties and Cognitive Impairments:

Offers

Educational Programmes

Further offers

Digital Offers

Contact

Address

Telephone contact

E-Mail

Website

Directions

Tourism Region

Image gallery

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