Neolithic

In the middle of winter and in Stone Age equipment, the paleotechnician Markus Klek crossed the Black Forest. He has been working with prehistoric life and craft techniques for 20 years. On his hike he tried out self-made clothing made of leather and fur as well as replicas of Ötzi's equipment. In the lecture he reports on his impressive experiences.

Watching the pros at work: the European elite in traditional javelin and archery meet for a competition in the Federsee Museum.

Andreas Diehm opens the Stone Age's box of tricks and presents remarkable inventions that have made life easier to this day.

House by the Sea - Natural textiles from the pile dwellers 

The pile dwellers knew and used the resources of nature. Ropes and cords that were needed for building houses were made from linden bast, nettles, rushes, flax and willow.

During the last week of July, Swifterkamp will host the European Stone Age Gathering. From 6 different countries, 40 stone-age specialists will gather to share various aspects of Stone Age living. A wide spectrum of specialties is represented, like stone-age cooking, skin tanning, flint knapping, building construction, or working with natural fibers.