Diptera
Buy fossils from Holzmaden, Bundenbach, Solnhofen, and Messel, as well as crinoids
Scientifically valuable collection pieces - offered by the local paleontologist
Holzmaden(22)
The Holzmaden fossil site in Baden-Württemberg is one of the world's most important sites of the Lower Jurassic (Lias epsilon, approximately 180 million years old). The Posidonia Shale is particularly known for its spectacular preservation of soft tissues (a highly preserved deposit).
Bundenbach(32)
The Bundenbach fossil site (Rhineland-Palatinate) is the world's most important site from the Lower Devonian period (approximately 400 million years old). The Hunsrück Slate is known for its pyritic fossils preserved in soft tissue.
Solnhofen(40)
Messel(2)
The Messel Pit near Darmstadt (Hesse) is a globally outstanding fossil site from the Eocene epoch (approximately 48 million years old). It was the first German natural monument to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The oil shale found there was formed in a maar lake and exhibits excellent preservation of soft…
Crinoids(26)
Fossil crinoids are among the most successful animal groups in Earth's history. Widespread since the Ordovician period, they now live as "living fossils" in the deep sea. These echinoderms fascinate with their aesthetic appeal – perhaps the most beautiful fossils of all.
Buy Fossils — Directly from the Expert
Fossiland offers select fossils from Germany’s four most significant world-class fossil sites: Holzmaden, Bundenbach, Solnhofen, and Messel. The pieces are purchased near the sites where they were found—directly from collectors and through inheritances, without middlemen and without a retail store. This direct approach ensures fair pricing and makes it possible to offer collector’s items that are rarely found in this quality in traditional retail.
A curated selection instead of mass-produced goods
In a market increasingly flooded with mass-produced goods, counterfeits, and items of questionable origin, selection is everything. We offer only those items that we can stand behind based on our professional expertise. This is based on over 40 years of market observation and our specialization in the four classic fossil sites. As Germany’s leading authority on the appraisal and evaluation of fossils, we place great importance on objective product descriptions.
Shop Safely at the Fossil Shop
Each fossil is expertly described and, where possible, comes with a certificate of provenance. A 14-day return policy applies in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. As a member of the AAPS (Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences), we are bound by strict codes of conduct —your guarantee of quality when purchasing genuine, scientifically valuable fossils.
