Swabian Alb UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2015, in Germany. Explore Kolbingen Cave, the only show cave in the south-western Swabian Alb, where thousands of years of geological activity have created extraordinary dripstone formations. Experience the Swabian-Alemannic carnival, an Intangible Cultural Heritage tradition celebrated with elaborate wooden masks, local parades, and centuries-old customs unique to the region. Discover castles perched on limestone cliffs, including Hohenzollern Castle and Lichtenstein Castle, alongside significant Celtic heritage sites such as the Heuneburg and the Heidengraben.