Kesslerloch

The Kesslerloch cave is one of Europe's most important late Ice Age sites, containing signs of Upper Palaeolithic Age communities (Magdalenian civilisation, 14 000 – 12 000 B.C.).

Throughout the hunting season, the location was most likely utilized as a gathering spot by hunting groups during the summer months. However, the term came from the traveling folk, gypsies, and tinkers who lived in the cave. The cave, which is slightly under 200 m2 with the bordering woods and meadows in front, was designated as a national monument in 1902 and is currently available to the public.

Those interested in learning more about the Kesslerloch might go to the museum at Allerheiligen, Schaffhausen.

Location: Thayngen, Schaffhausen