The Hunt for the Lost Key - UNESCO Messel Pit

Glück auf at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Grube Messel

Since 1995 the Grube Messel fossil site has been Germany's first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It offers unique insight into the early evolution of mammals and documents the Earth's history 47 million years ago, when, after the end of the age of the dinosaurs, explosive changes shaped the animal and plant world.

The hunt for the lost key

For adventurous children who love puzzles, our children's birthday programme offers that special something. On a guided tour through the Grube Messel, the children follow hidden clues and solve tricky tasks about a long-gone time 47 million years ago. Along the way they learn how the Grube Messel came into being and what Europe looked like shortly after the end of the age of the dinosaurs. Solving the tasks reveals a number combination that opens a mysterious treasure chest.

Subject to changes due to the weather.

Details

Group size: up to 20 people

Duration: 2 hours 

Price: 130 € for 13 people, plus 11 € for each additional person

Dates by arrangement

Sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the weather are required to take part.

More information: www.grube-messel.de

Photos: Welterbe Grube Messel/Anja Jahn