Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings
Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
Reconstructed Stone Age and Bronze Age houses on stilts in the lake, linked to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided tours explain prehistoric life on the shore.
The Pfahlbaumuseum (pile-dwelling museum) in Unteruhldingen is an open-air museum right on the shore of Lake Constance. It presents 23 reconstructed pile dwellings in three villages from two periods, the Stone Age and the Bronze Age; the settlements span roughly 4000 to 850 BC. The museum's origins go back to two restored pile dwellings from 1922. It is part of the 111 prehistoric pile-dwelling sites around the Alps that became UNESCO World Heritage in 2011, nine of them on Lake Constance.
You can follow the circular route on your own or join a guided tour; tours for groups are also available in English and French (booking required). The “Archaeorama” shows a 360-degree 3D film about the underwater heritage. The museum is open daily from mid-May to the end of September, with reduced opening in winter, so check the times in advance. Dogs are allowed outdoors on a lead, but not indoors.
- Nearest town
- Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.7222, 9.2294
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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- Campingplatz BruderhoferCampsite6 km from Unteruhldingen Pile DwellingsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Campingplatz HaltnauCampsite6 km from Unteruhldingen Pile DwellingsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
- KlausenhornCampsite7 km from Unteruhldingen Pile DwellingsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings?
Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings is in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany, at GPS 47.7222, 9.2294. It is about 4 km from Meersburg.
Can you camp near Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Birnau-Maurach, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 95 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings?
Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Constance’s German shore.
What is there to see near Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings?
Places worth a stop nearby: Birnau Basilica (2 km), Mainau Island (3 km), Meersburg (4 km) and Reichenau Island (13 km).
When is the best time to visit Unteruhldingen Pile Dwellings?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)