26th Albersdorf Stone Age Mile
Stone Age Experience Day in the reconstructed Stone Age village in Dithmarschen
About Albersdorf Stone Age Mile
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Stone Age to Touch – for over 25 years
The Albersdorf Stone Age Mile is not just an action day – it has been the annual highlight of the Stone Age Park Dithmarschen since the early 2000s. The 26th edition will take place in 2026. For over two decades, the action day has developed into one of the largest events for experimental archaeology in Northern Germany, attracting thousands of visitors from Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, and Lower Saxony to Albersdorf every year.
The Stone Age Park as an Extraordinary Setting
The Stone Age Park Dithmarschen is an open-air archaeological museum on the site of an actual Neolithic find spot. True-to-original reconstructions of Stone Age dwellings, workshops, and graves form the framework in which experimental archaeologists make the world of people 4000-6000 years ago tangible. This authentic backdrop makes the Stone Age Mile a special experience – not a performance on neutral ground, but historical practice at a historical site.
What Happens at the Stone Age Mile
Demonstrations and hands-on stations take place simultaneously throughout the park:
- Flint knapping – how Stone Age people made cutting tools and arrowheads from flint
- Bow making and archery – traditional bow construction and shooting practice
- Shamanic experiences – ritual and spiritual practices of the Stone Age
- Pottery – hand and coil building techniques of pre-industrial ceramics
- Weaving and spinning – textile production with wool and plant fibers
- Fire making without matches – spark lighters, friction fire
- Baking stick bread – bread over an open flame
- Weapon demonstrations – combat demonstrations with Stone Age weapons
Albersdorf in Dithmarschen
Albersdorf is located in the western district of Dithmarschen, between Heide and the Kiel Canal. The Stone Age Park Süderstraße is easily accessible via the A23 (Hamburg-Heide) and is a worthwhile excursion destination for families from all over the state of Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.
Albersdorf Stone Age Mile — edition 2026
26th Edition – Pure Stone Age Experience
The Stone Age Park Dithmarschen lists the Stone Age Mile 2026 for July 26, 2026, in its event calendar. As in previous years, the summer highlight will take place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the reconstructed Stone Age village on Süderstraße in Albersdorf.
Program Highlights 2026
The exact program and individual stations will be published in the weeks before the date on steinzeitpark-dithmarschen.de. Over 25 parallel stations are expected with experimental archaeologists and reenactment craftspeople demonstrating and inviting participation in Neolithic techniques.
Programme Albersdorf Stone Age Mile 2026
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Action Day at the Stone Age Park Dithmarschen.
Stations (selection, details closer to the date on steinzeitpark-dithmarschen.de):
- Flint knapping – demonstration and hands-on
- Bow making – construction and archery practice
- Shamanic experiences – ritual practices of the Stone Age
- Pottery – hand and coil building techniques
- Weaving and spinning with wool and plant fibers
- Fire making without matches
- Baking stick bread over an open fire
- Weapon demonstrations and combat reenactments
- Guided tours through the reconstructed Stone Age dwellings
Highlights Albersdorf Stone Age Mile 2026
- 26th Edition – Anniversary with over 25 hands-on stations
- Experimental archaeological demonstrations in the reconstructed Stone Age village
- Family-friendly from preschool to adults
- Authentic historical site – actual Neolithic find spot
Prices Albersdorf Stone Age Mile 2026
Admission according to the Stone Age Park tariff. Family and group discounts. Current prices at steinzeitpark-dithmarschen.de.
Practical information — Albersdorf Stone Age Mile
Getting There
By car: A23 from Hamburg, exit Albersdorf, then follow signs for Steinzeitpark. By train: Albersdorf station (Marschbahn), from there approx. 10 min. walk or taxi to the Stone Age Park.
Admission
Admission according to the tariff of the Stone Age Park Dithmarschen. Discounts for families and children. Further information at steinzeitpark-dithmarschen.de.
Park Rules
Weatherproof clothing recommended (the park is mostly outdoors). Dogs allowed in the park according to house rules. Food available at snack stands, picnics on the meadows possible.
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Where it takes place Albersdorf Stone Age Mile
Steinzeitpark Dithmarschen
Süderstraße, 25767 Albersdorf