Welcome to UNESCO World Heritage Limes - Roman Forts Osterburken
The Roman Museum in Osterburken invites visitors to discover fascinating finds from Osterburken and the surrounding region and provides exciting insights into the life of the Romans on the Limes. As a supraregional museum highlighted in the UNESCO management plan, it is considered a true "beacon" and "gateway" for visitors who want to learn more about Roman history.
Osterburken was the site of a Roman cohort, and the well-preserved fort can be visited in a park. South of the town, a stone watchtower and parts of the Limes wall have been reconstructed, and visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the countryside from the platform.
North of Osterburken, the Limes wall can be traced as an archaeological monument 800 m long. ### Roman Museum The Roman Museum presents finds from Osterburken and the region and provides information about archaeology, cultural history on both sides of the Roman border, and religion. Highlights include the relief of the god of light Mithras and the temple district of the beneficiaries.
In the preserved baths, visitors can experience the "wellness program" of the population at the Limes. The museum also offers themed tours for groups and school classes. Dressed in typical garments, visitors embark on a journey through time, during which the museum guide's knowledge is conveyed in a playful manner.
### Limes Park The fort grounds are located just 300 meters from the museum. The defensive walls were preserved between 1893 and 1910 and can now be visited in a park. The complex is one of the best preserved along the entire Limes.
About one kilometer south of Osterburken is a replica of a Limes tower. The walk-in 1:1 replica shows the state of the border fortifications in the 3rd century AD and can be combined with a hike on one of the three Limes circular trails.
Source: DZT Knowledge Graph
