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The Top 20 Caves in Lower Saxony

Looking to visit a cave in Lower Saxony on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Lower Saxony’s 20 best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

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Einhornhöhle (Unicorn Cave) – HWN 101

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    This cave is an absolute must for young and old. The tenants of the cave go to a lot of trouble with the tours and the hospitality. I have seldom …

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    Tip by Nicole Ebner

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    Mining continued here until 1937. After the setting, the pit filled up and the Silbersee got its name because of its slightly silvery shimmering water.

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    Tip by MrIdea

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    The early Christian stone-carved church with much older history in the forecourt is an impressive site. A trip is worth it! The forecourt has several rest areas with a view of Scharzfeld.

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    Tip by alice-im-wanderland

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    The Iberg stalactite cave is located in the middle of the Iberg, a limestone massif that originally emerged from a limestone reef around 380 million ago. Some of the former …

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    Tip by Zoe von Rambling Rocks

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    Not reachable by bicycle, on foot a bit demanding. But the cave is worth it. Bring good flashlights, headlight is a bit too little. Just after the entrance there is …

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    Tip by Irvin

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    We planned our round so that we passed the Lippoldshöhle twice - THE highlight for the kids and us big kids!!! We took our time to climb and explore all …

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    In the southern Harz gypsum landscape, small swelling caves are also known as "dwarf" or "dwarf holes". These are swelling cavities, i.e. bubble-like cavities under layers of plaster of paris …

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    Tip by JuKeBeSi 👭🐕🐕

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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