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Dinopark near Lake Steinhude (Dinopark Münchehagen)

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2023-04-24

https://www.dinopark.de

An open-air park-museum built around the Dinosaur Footprints of Münchehagen (Naturdenkmal Saurierfährten Münchehagen). The exhibits are mainly life-size models of dinosaurs.

Dinopark near Lake Steinhude (Dinopark Münchehagen) ©Yurii Buriak

Dinosaur footprints were discovered here in the 19th century, a quarry was later built and in 1987 the area was declared a natural monument. In 1993, the state government of Lower Saxony financed the construction of the shelter hall. At the same time, a private company started the creation of an open-air museum.

Dinopark near Lake Steinhude (Dinopark Münchehagen) ©Yurii Buriak

A circular route of about 2.5 kilometres runs through the park. Along the way, you will pass through the history of the land and see its inhabitants of different eras.

Dinopark near Lake Steinhude (Dinopark Münchehagen) ©Yurii Buriak

And there are quite a lot of inhabitants, with over 230 very high quality life-size static animal models installed in the park, created with the advice of scientists.

Dinopark near Lake Steinhude (Dinopark Münchehagen) ©Yurii Buriak

For opening hours and ticket prices, see the official website.

Getting there: car park 52.442194, 9.199306. By public transport enter the stop "Münchehagen Eingang Saurierpark".

Tags, Germany: amusements, dinosaurs
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