Rieskrater Museum

Housed in a historic 16th-century granary, the Rieskrater Museum is the definitive place to understand the Nördlinger Ries impact. The museum takes you through the story of the meteorite that struck 15 million years ago, with hands-on exhibits, impact rock samples, and a 3D model of the crater. You'll see suevite (impact rock) and shocked quartz, and learn how the crater shaped the region's geology and settlement. The museum also covers the history of the town and the Ries area. It's a compact but fascinating visit that brings the landscape to life. The top floor offers a view of the crater rim. The museum is well-curated with English translations, making it accessible to international visitors.

Don't miss

• See a large slice of suevite rock with embedded micro-diamonds.
• Touch a real meteorite fragment and see shocked quartz under a microscope.
• Walk through the 3D model of the crater to understand its scale.
• Learn how the impact created the unique 'Ries' landscape and influenced local building materials.
• View the crater rim from the museum's top floor window.

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