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Lava-Dome – Deutsches Vulkanmuseum Mendig

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Mendig

Lava-Dome – Deutsches Vulkanmuseum Mendig

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Location: Mendig, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Wanderschnecke

October 28, 2018

The Lava Dome - also "German Volcano Museum Mendig".

It was opened on July 30, 2005 and deals with volcanism in the region around the Laacher See volcano. The museum is one of the central facilities of the volcano park.

In addition to information on the history of volcanism and the geological history of the region, the Lava Dome also offers a science center;

There, visitors can explore geological and volcanological phenomena themselves.

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays (including Mondays)

from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (last admission 4.45 p.m.)

Closed on Monday.

During the RLP + NRW holidays and on public holidays it is also open on Mondays.

More information on the website:

lava-dome.de/magazin/magazin.php?menuid=3&topmenu=3

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DANΨ

September 15, 2023

Can anyone give an opinion as to whether the visit is worth it?

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luktob07

June 1, 2025

The museum is absolutely worth a visit.

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Location: Mendig, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Lava-Dome – Deutsches Vulkanmuseum Mendig

1. Ascent to Teufelskanzel – View of Laacher See loop from Mendig

2. Wingertsberg Wall – View of the Mendig Quarry loop from Mendig

3. Ascent to Teufelskanzel – View of the Mendig Quarry loop from Mendig

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