The Heuneburg Museum
N 48° 04.770 E 009° 23.962
32U E 529745 N 5325213
Heuneburg is the site of a large early Iron Age (Hallstatt culture) hill fort near Riedlingen, Württemberg, in Germany. The museum in the nearby town of Hundersingen displays Celtic artifacts recovered as a result of the excavations.
Waymark Code: WM1CPB
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 04/06/2007
Views: 52
The Heuneburg Museum is located in what was once the Zehntscheuer, or tithe barn, of Hundersingen on the Danube.
Although the interpretive material is only in German, the display cases can be admired for their collection of artifacts. On display are items of Celtic pottery, jewelry, daggers, a diorama of the Heuneburg fort, and a reconstructed Celtic burial chamber.
Theme:
Ancient Celtic History.
Street Address:
Keltenmuseum Heuneburg
Ortsstraße 2
88518 Herbertingen-Hundersingen
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
1. April - 1. November:
Tuesday to Sunday
10.00 - 16.30
in July and August
10.00 - 18.00
Closed Mondays (except holidays)
Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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