The dinosaur fossil site in Brilon-Nehden is world-famous and a geological landmark. It was here that paleontologists discovered the bones of an Iguanodon in 1978.
Discover the Cretaceous Period in the Sauerland, follow the interactive trail, and visit Igu, your very own dinosaur! ....the trail is also stroller-friendly.
- 5 interactive games about dinosaurs
- 360° panorama of the Cretaceous Period
- Playground
Text: Heimatbund Semper Idem
In 1978, bones of the Iguanodon (tooth iguana) were found in a nearby quarry in Nehden. A replica of the dinosaur is on display at the City Museum in Brilon; the original can be seen at the State Museum in Münster.





