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Keltenpavillon Bad Nauheim
Keltenpavillon Bad Nauheim
61231 Bad Nauheim
The Celtic saltworks in the Bad Nauheim area played an important role as salt suppliers for the surrounding area since the 3rd century BC. Especially the large Celtic oppida near Oberursel in the Taunus and near Biebertal on the edge of the Westerwald probably owe their wealth to this salt production. About 160 years ago, ash layers, hearths, stone pavements and Celtic objects made of ceramics and metal were discovered during new construction in the core city and during the creation of the spa park, which were clearly related to salt production. Extensive excavations followed in the 1950s and 1960s, which brought to light not only Celtic but also early medieval saltworks. Excavations since 1995 have uncovered the largest early industrial Celtic site in Europe to date. Visitors can boil salt themselves in the archaeological pavilion under expert guidance just like the Celts did.