Special exhibition
Fliegende Juwelen
The special exhibition 2026/27 sets minerals and insects side by side: crystals, rocks, butterflies and insects that resemble one another in colour or form.
Kristallmuseum Riedenburg
Museum in the Altmühl Valley with one of the largest rock crystal clusters in the world, tourmalines, gemstones, and silver ores.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hoursAdmission €5 Wheelchair accessible
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The Kristallmuseum Riedenburg goes back to the private collector Erhard Scholz. The occasion for building the museum in the early 1980s was the acquisition of an enormous rock crystal cluster, which was recovered in 1981 from a quartz mine in Arkansas and brought to Riedenburg the same year. It is considered the largest of its kind and remains the centerpiece of the house.
Around this cluster grew a collection of colorful tourmalines, cut gemstones, silver ores, and the largest emerald crystal from the Hohe Tauern. Changing special exhibitions complement the permanent display and link mineralogy with legends and history.
The grounds in the Altmühltal nature park also include a museum shop, a mini golf course, and the "Fassl", a venue for dining and events.
Highlights
- Huge rock crystal cluster from Arkansas
- Largest emerald crystal from the Hohe Tauern
- Colorful tourmalines and gemstones
- Silver ores and jewelry made of gemstones
- Children's tour with the crystal mascot
Permanent exhibition
- Kristalle und Edelsteine – The permanent display shows a large rock crystal cluster, tourmalines, gemstones, silver ores, and an emerald crystal from the Hohe Tauern.
- Founded
- 1983
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4.50Seniors |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 14 |
| Seniors | €4.50 |
| Groups (15+ people) | €4.50 per personFrom 15 people |
| Families | €122 adults and 2 children; each additional child €1 |
| Mini golf, adults | €4 |
| Mini golf, children (ages 4–14) | €3 |
| Mini golf, group of 10 or more, adults | €3.50 |
| Mini golf, group of 10 or more, children | €2.50 |
Cash only.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €12 · 2 adults and 2 children; each additional child €1 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Children's tours with the crystal mascot, a museum quiz with prizes, and gem digging. Mini golf and a playground on the grounds. Children aged 4 to 14 pay the reduced rate; family ticket available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Nächste Bushaltestelle · 500 m
By car
Free parking
Free parking for cars and buses at the museum.
Address for navigation devices: Bergkristallstraße 1, 93339 Riedenburg. The bus stop is about 500 meters away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with jewelry and minerals; mini golf and the Fassl restaurant on the grounds.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Tours for children with the crystal mascot. Questions about the visit can be sent by email or WhatsApp (0170 8989664). |
