Várpalotai Homokbánya

Only by prior arrangement and under professional guidance! The one time sand quarry is located in one of the streets of this little town, Várpalota. Groups can participate in a visit of the nature conservation area, guided by an expert guide. Visitors can closely observe the spectacular cross-laminated sand wall of the interpretation site. The sand wall preserved the fossils of bivalves and snails of an ancient subtropical sea that used to ripple at the site where the sand layers were developed. It is unique in Hungary that the remains of more than 400 species of molluscs and almost 100 unicellular species with shells made up of calcium carbonate have been discovered at this sand quarry. Take a closer look and you will see tiny miracles! Discover the fossilized creatures of an ancient subtropical sandy beach! Discover the fossilized creatures of an ancient subtropical sandy beach!