![[Translate to Englisch:] In den Rübeländer Tropfsteinhöhlen erwarten die Besucher mitten im Harz einzigartige Tropfsteinformationen.](/fileadmin/media/harzer_hoehlen/galeriebilder/Hermannshoehle/Beeindruckende-Tropfsteinkulisse-in-der-Hermannshoehle-der-Ruebelaender-Tropfsteinhoehlen-Oben-im-Harz.jpg "Impressive stalactite backdrop in Hermann’s cave of Rübeland")
![[Translate to Englisch:] Gang durch die Hermannshöhle Rübeland.](/fileadmin/media/harzer_hoehlen/galeriebilder/Hermannshoehle/Gang-durch-die-Hermannshoehle-der-Ruebelaender-Tropfsteinhoehlen-Oben-im-Harz.jpg "The passage through Hermann’s cave of Rübeland")
![[Translate to Englisch:] Deutschlands einzige Grottenolme leben im Olmensee der Hermannshöhle, mitten im Harz.](/fileadmin/media/harzer_hoehlen/galeriebilder/Hermannshoehle/Olmensee-in-der-Hermannshoehle-der-Ruebelaender-Tropfsteinhoehlen-Oben-im-Harz.jpg "The Olm lake in Hermann’s cave give home to the only olms in Germany")
The "Olmich" of Rübeland
May I introduce myself? My name is "Olmich". I live quietly and contemplatively with my fellow species in the Olmes Lake in the Hermanns Cave. You always wanted to know why I am at home in a cave of all places? Then just watch the video below.
By the way: cave olms are naturally shy. The best chance to see me and my fellow species live is when you visit the cave early in the morning.
Fascinating river cave with rare creatures
The Hermannshöhle cave was discovered by chance in 1866 during road construction work and is only a 5-minute walk from the Baumannshöhle cave.
As a river cave, it impresses not only with its many unique stalactite formations but also with its huge cavities, which are up to 50 metres high. Highlights in the Hermannshöhle cave include the Olmensee lake, which is home to Germany's only grotto elm, and the sparkling crystal chamber.
The Hermannshöhle cave is currently only open to visitors WITHOUT a guided tour. From 1 May, Hermann's Cave will be open to guided tours only. On a 50-minute guided tour, you will walk deep into the Harz mountains via a total of around 300 steps and learn everything you need to know about Hermann's Cave, its stalactites and the cave's inhabitants.
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