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VISITING REGULATIONS OF THE KELTENWELT AM GLAUBERG
We warmly welcome you to the Archaeological State Museum Keltenwelt am Glauberg (KWG), an institution of the State Office for Monument Preservation in Hesse, and wish you a pleasant and interesting stay. The visitor regulations are intended to make your visit to the museum and archaeological park as well as the museum bistro as pleasant as possible and are binding for all guests.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Photography and filming
Photography and filming are generally permitted in the museum and the archaeological park, including the mountain plateau, for private purposes. The use of artificial light, especially flash photography, as well as tripods or similar equipment, is not allowed in the museum.
Prior written permission from the KWG is required for professional or commercial photography and filming, both indoors and outdoors, including on the mountain plateau, as well as for filming for political purposes. Furthermore, in order to maintain the neutrality of Hessian state institutions, photo, film, and reporting events for political purposes are not permitted at the KWG during the six weeks preceding elections.
The publication of photos and videos on social media is permitted for private, non-commercial purposes, provided that no third-party personal rights are violated and the content is not misleading or defamatory. Commercial use or advertising of photos and videos on social media requires prior authorization from KWG. The use of drones (including on the mountain plateau) is generally only permitted with prior authorization from KWG.
Guided tours and visitor programs
Commercial, business, and other external guided tours and other programs/offerings in the museum and on the grounds, including the mountain plateau, are not permitted. Exceptions require prior approval from the KWG.
Behaviour rules
Visitors are required to behave in such a way that other persons are not obstructed, harassed or endangered, and that museum objects and other facilities of the site are not damaged.
The display and carrying of posters and banners, as well as the holding of events, demonstrations and visitor surveys without prior authorization from KWG, are not permitted.
Visitors are prohibited from using words, writing, and gestures to denigrate the freedom and dignity of the individual as defined in Article 1 of the Basic Law, and from using symbols and emblems that reflect or represent the spirit of anti-constitutional or unconstitutional organizations.
Dressing up in historical clothing and equipment, and especially carrying weapons of any kind, is not permitted.
Animals are not allowed in the exhibition. Assistance and guide dogs are exempt from this rule. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the outdoor area, museum garden, and bistro.
Order for individual cases and ban on entry
Museum staff are authorized to issue instructions in the interest of safety, order, the protection of museum objects and facilities, and the smooth operation of the museum. These instructions must be followed. Failure to comply with these rules may result in a ban from the premises. In the event of a ban, the admission fee will not be refunded.
Liability
The operator is only liable in cases of intent or gross negligence. Visitors are liable for damages they cause in accordance with statutory provisions.
MUSEUM, MUSEUM GARDEN AND BISTRO
The museum and museum garden can be visited during opening hours. Individual areas may be temporarily closed (e.g., due to construction work, events, or weather conditions).
During group visits, accompanying persons are required to remain with their group and keep it together. A guided tour of the museum and grounds may be cancelled by the guide if, even after being asked, it appears unlikely that the group can be kept together. In this case, there is no entitlement to a refund of the tour costs.
Demonstrations of historical craft and production techniques can involve risks. Therefore, the instructions of museum staff and demonstrators must be followed.
Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted. The restrooms are for the use of KWG and bistro guests only. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited in the museum building. KWG accepts no liability for items left in the cloakroom or the contents of lockers.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK AND PARKING AREAS
The Archaeological Park is freely accessible. Use of the grounds is permitted only during daylight hours and at your own risk. Leaving the designated paths is prohibited. The park accepts no liability for injuries, damaged clothing, or other personal belongings. Access is prohibited during storms and severe weather. Vehicles of all kinds, including bicycles and motorcycles, are not permitted on the Glauberg Plateau; this also applies to riding animals.
The paths in the open area are mostly unpaved and not wheelchair accessible. Please pay particular attention to uneven ground, such as stones, branches, and animal burrows, especially in the parking lot, on the paths, meadows, and green areas. Insufficient lighting and uneven terrain require extra caution. There is a risk of falling. For aesthetic reasons, warning signs are not posted everywhere to indicate these hazards. During the winter months, there is an increased risk of accidents due to snow and ice in the Archaeological Park and on the parking areas.
Open fires (e.g., barbecues, campfires, torches, candles) are not permitted in the Archaeological Park or on the parking areas. Burning cigarette butts and objects such as glass must not be discarded, as this can cause wildfires.
The rules of the road apply in the parking lot. This is not a long-term parking area; parking for more than 24 hours is not permitted.
The KWG is located on the grounds of a legally protected archaeological site and landscape conservation area. Any disturbance of the soil and exposed archaeological remains is strictly prohibited. This applies in particular to searching for finds with metal detectors, as well as digging, recovering, altering, or removing finds. Any accidental finds must be reported immediately to the museum staff or the Hessian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments.
Unauthorized investigations can constitute administrative offenses or criminal acts. We have high environmental standards. Please support us in this endeavor.
Offering goods, setting up sales stands of any kind, conducting visitor surveys and distributing leaflets are only permitted in the outdoor area of KWG with express written permission.
As of June 19, 2026