Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

Ice Age Europe

The network of heritage sites

Welcome to the network of archaeological sites with museums, visitor and research centers across Europe, dedicated to the Ice Age heritage.

Explore Stone Age caves in Belgium and Croatia, visit famous world heritage sites in Spain, Portugal and Germany, stroll through the valley where the legendary Neanderthal bones were discovered and explore amazing Ice Age collections in Italy.

A woman in prehistory attire looking at the venus figure in a museum display case
Venus from Hohle Fels at Museum of Prehistory Blaubeuren.
© URMU. Foto: Günther Bayerl

The Ice Age

Let's explore the fascinating world of the Ice Age and discover its wonders and secrets. Discover Stone Age caves in Belgium, Croatia and the United Kingdom, visit famous world heritage sites in Spain, Portugal and Germany, stroll through the valley where the legendary Neanderthal bones were discovered and get to know amazing Ice Age collections in Italy!

Projects and activities

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Ice Age Europe Magazine

You can read and download all six previously released editions of our own network magazine for free here. Our magazine showcases the many activities taking place at some of the most important prehistoric sites, museums and visitor centers across Europe as well as guest contributions.

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Home screen of the game, left and right to the words Ice Age Worlds are drawings of people and animals

Ice Age Worlds

Our first mobile game ICE AGE WORLDS / EISZEITWELTEN is now available in App stores (English and German). Explore the climate, plants and animals of the Ice Age 40,000 years ago in Europe alongside your trusty animal companion. There is much to discover!

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