Fossilienwelt Weinviertel: A Journey Through Time

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Discover a prehistoric underwater world at Fossilienwelt Weinviertel, home to the world's largest fossil oyster reef and interactive exhibits.

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Explore the world's largest fossil oyster reef at Fossilienwelt Weinviertel in Stetten, Austria. This unique theme park brings to life a tropical sea that existed 17 million years ago, with interactive exhibits, a挖掘 field, and a towering snail-shaped observation tower.

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Austernplatz 1, Stetten, 2100, AT
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Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-5 pm
Friday 10 am-5 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday 10 am-5 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Fossilienwelt Weinviertel.

Download the free 3D Primeval Ocean app for an enhanced and immersive experience.
Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a fair amount of walking, especially if you plan to explore the excavation field.
Check the Fossilienwelt Weinviertel website for special events and temporary exhibitions.
Bring a muzzle and leash for your dog, as they are welcome on the premises.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Vienna, take a train to Korneuburg Bahnhof. From Korneuburg Bahnhof, take bus line 857 to Stetten Ortsmitte. From there, it's a short walk to Fossilienwelt Weinviertel. A single VOR zone ticket costs around €2.40. The bus and train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes and costs €5-€16.
Driving

If driving from Vienna, take the A22 and S1 to Stetten. Fossilienwelt Weinviertel is located at Austernplatz 1, 2100 Stetten. Parking is available. Limited short-term parking might be available directly at Austernplatz. Consider using parking at Kirchenplatz or Bachgasse for longer stays. Expect to pay for parking in Stockerau, with prices varying.

Discover more about Fossilienwelt Weinviertel

Fossilienwelt Weinviertel, located in Stetten, Lower Austria, offers a fascinating glimpse into a prehistoric world. The park's centerpiece is the world's largest accessible fossil oyster reef, containing approximately 15,000 giant oysters. Discovered in recent years, this natural monument provides a tangible link to the Miocene epoch when the Weinviertel region was part of a tropical sea.The park showcases the fossil remains of over 650 animal and plant species found in the Korneuburg Basin, allowing scientists to reconstruct the area's appearance 17 million years ago. Visitors can explore the "Oyster Cinema," view the world's largest fossil pearl, and climb a 17-meter-high observation tower shaped like a turitelladae, a fossil snail. An excavation field offers the chance to dig for shark teeth and other fossils.Recent modernizations have enhanced the visitor experience, with new attractions including a basking shark climbing wall, a giant slide, and an expanded adventure playground with water play areas. The park also features a 3D Primeval Ocean app and audio guide for an immersive virtual experience. Fossilienwelt Weinviertel is committed to accessibility, with wheelchair-friendly grounds and facilities.