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  • Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Klaus-Peter Kappest
    Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Klaus-Peter Kappest
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  2. Explore the Volcanic Region
  3. Explore the volcanic region with Laachus
  4. The Legendary History of Laachus

The Legendary History of Laachus

Embark on a journey of discovery through the Laacher See volcanic region with Laachus—the floating stone—and uncover the mystery of its origins.

  • Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Klaus-Peter Kappest

    1. Laachus - A mysterious floating stone

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    2. The Fisher Boy at the Bottom of the Lake

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    3. Laachus and the Wonders of Nature

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    4. Laachus in the quiet Wolfsschlucht

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    5. In the darkness of the tunnel

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    6. The Eerie Castle Figure

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    7. A Rocky Companion

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  • Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Jürgen Thierfelder

    8. Laachus and His Legendary Discovery

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    9. Laachus in a mystical place

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    10. Laachus and the Tinkling Bell

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    11. The Wise Cube

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    12. A Glimpse into the Geological Window of the Past

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  • Copyright: Vulkanregion Laacher See, Klaus-Peter Hausberg

    13. Eager to solve the puzzle

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The 19th Night of the Volcanoes!

July 18–25, 2026

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You can reach the Laacher See Volcanic Region Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tourist-Information Maria Laach
Maria Laach 8
56653 Maria Laach

02636-19433info@vulkanregion-laacher-see.de

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