Top 20 Caves 노스라인-웨스트팔렌

Good thing it's locked so the bats have peace and quiet.

The Deposition from the Cross relief is one of the most important medieval works. It is carved into sandstone and, at 4.80 × 3.70 m, is the largest relief in the entire northwestern European region.

Short (paid) tours depending on demand, at least every 45 minutes, lots of explanations - not just about stalagmites, stalactites and stalagnates, but about the entire formation and previous cave. Dogs are also allowed on a leash, just note that there are a few stairs. PS: Sorry, guys, but did you understand that the highlight is called "BilsteinHÖHLE" and not "Tierpark" or "Bilsteinfelsen"? It would be nice if the photos were uploaded accordingly!

The relief of the Descent from the Cross from 1150 is one of the most extraordinary works of art in the area. Given its age, it is well preserved.

"...At the first rock there are also artificial caves and a Descent from the Cross relief carved into the stone. At the second rock you reach a space-like platform via a curved bridge..." Find out more about our wonderful hike to the spectacular Externsteine at: https://www.netreisetagebuch.de/externsteine-wandern/

Very nice rock relief, carved into the sandstone, it shows the descent of Jesus Christ from the cross. As one of the most important medieval works, thousands of visitors and art historians from all over the world are drawn to the Externsteine every year. With dimensions of 4.80 by 3.70 meters, it is the largest in all of north-western Europe.

Unique prehistoric cave located in beautiful forest.

Coming from above you almost drive past it. It's just a cave 🤣