De Fossielenjagers
Fossil hunting for children
Great to have you here!
We are "De Fossielenjagers" (that's Dutch for The Fossil Hunters). I enjoy searching for fossils on my own or with my family, and it's easier than you think. You can find them in places you'd never expect. On my website you can see lots of pictures of what we've already found. Each location also has a description and a map, so that when you're in the area, you can go searching there too. And if you find something beautiful, let me know. Happy hunting!
Good to know
Fossils tell the story of our Earth, from millions of years ago to now. Before you start searching yourself, it's smart to learn the basics first. What exactly are fossils? Which periods do they come from? And how can you find them yourself? Click the pictures below to find out, step by step.
What are fossils?
Want to know what fossils are? Read here how they form and what they tell us about animals from the past. Discover the world of ancient bones and shells!
Geological periods
Earth is super old and has been through lots of different periods. On this page you'll discover how old the Earth is and which plants and animals lived back then.
Fossil hunting
Want to hunt for fossils too? Here you can see what I bring along. What you need depends on where you're going to search!
Fossil sites
Below is an overview of the fossil sites we've visited, and the fossils we've found there. Use the filter to view locations by country.
Ailly-sur-Meuse
France
Cadzand
Netherlands
Dalbyover Kalkgrav
Denmark
Faxe Kalkbrud
Denmark
Giesdorf
Germany
Gram Lergrav
Denmark
Lyby Strand
Denmark
Maasvlakte
Netherlands
Mors Molergrav
Denmark
Sallandse Heuvelrug
Netherlands
Sillerslev
Denmark
Stinesminde
Denmark
Varvinay
France
Vedersø Klit
Denmark
Virksund
Denmark
Vokslev Kalkgrav
Denmark
Got a question?
Have you found something special and think it might be a fossil? Or do you have a question about prehistory, dinosaurs, or anything else that rocks? Let us know. We'd love to take a look and help you out!