Steinwelten (Stone Worlds)

The Stone Worlds at the Bavarian Forest Granite Center in Hauzenberg opened in 2006. Visitors are fascinated by the monumental architecture, the exciting exhibitions, and the interesting stories surrounding granite.

The Cold Blood of the Earth

Children and adults, experts and laypeople alike, are fascinated by the stories surrounding granite, the “cold blood of the earth”. The center is located in a former quarry, which, together with a small lake, forms a magnificent backdrop for the unique architecture and the themes and content exhibited in the building and the historic quarry.

A special experience is the “Granitweihnacht” (Granite Christmas), which takes place every year in the run-up to Christmas on the Stone Worlds grounds.

Tour of the Stone Worlds

The tour of the Bavarian Forest Granite Center begins in the Granite Cinema. There, a 15-minute film shows how granite was formed in the Earth’s interior eons ago.

Then, the tour continues into the time of humans – from the Stone Age to modern industry.

After the cinema, visitors take an elevator into the earth’s interior. They enter a dark rock cave, fascinating with its glittering and colorful world of minerals. Leaving the cave, they return to daylight, where the history of granite mining and processing is presented in an entertaining way.

In the light-filled exhibition room, the reflections of the water’s surface play on the quarry lake. Beyond the water, there is a magnificent view of the quarry face and the demonstration quarry. The tour finally leads visitors outside. Between old jib cranes, trolley tracks, and stonemasons’ huts, they learn about the granite’s journey from the quarry face to the finished product. An old stonemasons’ canteen invites visitors to a well-deserved rest and snack.

The surface of the quarry lake is reflected in the bright exhibition room. Beyond the water, there is a magnificent view of the quarry face and the demonstration quarry. The tour leads visitors outside there. Here you’ll see old jib cranes, trolleys, and stonemasons’ huts. You’ll learn how the granite is transported from the quarry to the finished product.

At the end, an old stonemasons’ canteen invites you to rest and eat.

The Stone Worlds are definitely worth a visit. Here, modern, impressive architecture, the historic flair, and the breathtaking backdrop of an old quarry combine to create an unforgettable experience. The magical light that fills the rooms both day and night creates a special atmosphere that captivates every visitor. A visit to the Stone Worlds leaves lasting impressions and fond memories that linger long afterward.

Opening Hours

February to October: Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December: Granitweihnacht
November: closed

or by appointment

Information Address:

Granitzentrum Bayerischer Wald, Passauer Straße 11, 94051 Hauzenberg,
Tel.: +49 8586 2266, Fax: +49 8586 6684.

Website: https://granitzentrum.bayern/

Information and details are available directly from the Tourist Information Office in the Town Hall.