the Blautopf arises from the Swabian Jura mountains of southern Germany the spring’s dazzling color lends itself easily to myth and fascination The Blautopf is actually one endpoint of a vast underground cave system in the area’s karst landscape erosion has dug an intricate and ever-growing network of tunnels through the region’s soft limestone creating a complex underground drainage system Any precipitation is quickly channeled into these caves running down and through the natural conduits until the aggregating pressure pushes the water back above ground somewhere The Blautopf is one such “somewhere,” a place where the water in the Blau cave system can drain out forming the Blau river and eventually flowing into the Danube Richly saturated with limestone nanoparticles by the time it returns to the surface the water takes on its striking hue thanks to Rayleigh scattering which is the same phenomenon that makes the sky blue Due to the high pressure of the water issuing from the bottom of the spring the Blautopf has a steep funnel-like shape measuring 21 meters (69 feet) at its deepest point remarkably deep pool has had a few legends associated with it over the centuries One such legend attributed the color of the spring to the fact that someone dumped a vat of ink in it every day; another claimed that the Blautopf’s depth could not be measured because any sounding line lowered into its waters would be stolen by a water nix (an often malicious Germanic water spirit) The most famous legend associated with the Blautopf is that of “Die Schöne Lau," a beautiful mermaid who was incapable of laughing and could only bear stillborn children her husband (the King of the Black Sea) responded to this situation by banishing her to the Blautopf until she managed to laugh five times the Blautopf is an important but extremely dangerous access point for the exploration for the majestic Blau cave system and other associated underground formations The system can be entered 18 meters down via an enormous underwater cave called the Blauhöhle This was once a popular site for cave divers but access is now tightly restricted after several people met their doom in these treacherous watery chambers (cave diving is risky in general; diving the Blauhöhle particularly so) and not tangle with the malicious nixes lurking beneath the Blautopf’s surface It is recommended to enjoy the view from the surface as diving in this area is dangerous Water demonstrates its carving power along a Cumbrian trail A Roman water tunnel still flows 2,000 years on Mineral well linked to the final days of a beloved Scottish poet An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai A tilted water tank turned tourist attraction The birthplace of Las Vegas is now preserved as a historic and natural area Teva Pharmaceuticals opened a new sterile manufacturing facility at Ulm city in the Blaubeuren-Weiler state of Germany in July 2013 Teva Pharmaceuticals opened a new sterile manufacturing facility at Ulm city in Blaubeuren-Weiler state of Germany in July 2013 The new plant is an expansion of the existing ratiopharm plant Ratiopharm is the leading brand of Teva in Europe Teva occupies third position in the German pharmaceuticals market The company conceived the construction of the new ratiopharm manufacturing plant in 2011 in order to tap the substantial increase in demand for nasal sprays across Europe The expansion has increased the nasal spray production capacity at the existing site from 27 million to 45 million a year It entailed an investment of €30m ($39.78m) The new sterile manufacturing facility has one building with a total floor space of 16,000m² which is the best selling over the counter (OTC) medication in Germany The plant was officially inaugurated by the German Federal Minister of Health Dr The first production line at the facility initially provided employment to 25 highly qualified personnel The line ensures the production of the high quality sterile medicine using the latest technology The construction of the new sterile production facility began in January 2012 Drees & Sommer was awarded the design and construction services contract for the new facility The contractor used a fast tracking method for construction The planning for the building was completed in four months and the actual construction of the facility was completed within 18 months The facility produces ratiopharm nasal spray both for adults and children The spray is indicated for reducing swelling of nasal mucosa in occasional rhinitis and allergic rhinitis The plant produces about 30 million units of the spray in a year without using any preservatives doubles the nasal spray production capacity The sterile production facility was built strictly in conformity with the defined guidelines and requirements which focused on the protection of the product from potential contamination by germs The facility uses state-of-the-art technologies for producing preservative-free products It utilises an aseptic process to produce nasal sprays It uses open Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) for maximum product protection RABS is a gloveport system that avoids employees from contacting open products in the facility The facility was designed to maintain the sterility of the product. It features sterile-filtered air flows and airlock systems for materials and personnel. Sterilisation in the production environment is also maintained with the help of special clothing The surroundings and premises of the facility also feature hygienic design Maximum sterility zones are maintained by equipping the plant with contactless switches and door handles The process technology at the facility is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for sterile production Teva Pharmaceuticals is a leading global pharmaceuticals company with its headquarters located in Israel active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and novel new therapeutic entities Teva has offices in more than 60 countries across the world with an employee base of about 46,000 people It has more than 120 product distribution centres and 73 pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across the world Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Germany — When the body of Adolf Merckle was discovered on the railroad tracks here last week authorities ruled the German billionaire’s death to be a suicide They said he had thrown himself in front of a train just a day before it was announced that the company he had founded 34 years ago was being sold Merckle’s creditors were responsible even if they were not present by the tracks on that snowy night It is a common opinion in this small south German town of 12,000 taciturn man who looked after his workers and his community 94 on Forbes magazine’s most recent ranking of the 400 richest people in the world His four children grew up in a modest one-family house with the Merckle name on the mailbox “I look at this as the banks’ taking the heart out of the family,” said Karl-Heinz Irgang Merckle’s suicide shocked Germany as much as it angered Blaubeuren where he was eulogized Monday at a memorial service that overflowed the hamlet’s church the corps of family-owned businesses that form the backbone of German manufacturing dared to step beyond the conservative confines of most German family entrepreneurs and delved into debt and complicated financial transactions to lighten his tax burden and enrich his empire “He formed a picture of the risks and acted,” Mr he developed a keen sense of how far to push — until the last two years During the sole interview he gave in the months before his death to the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Merckle blamed a “chain reaction” that broke a financial model that had worked “superbly” before the crisis “The collapse on world markets led to negative effects for servicing existing loans which in turn contributed to — in the view of the banks — to declining creditworthiness which in turn created a corresponding reaction in the capital markets His magical touch seemed to completely desert him on Oct he was snared in a “short squeeze” after betting that shares in Volkswagen had secretly cornered nearly 75 percent of VW stock This created a scarcity that sent VW shares to more than $1,200 It was clear at the time that some of the biggest hedge funds in the world were caught in the squeeze No one knew how many ordinary investors were caught Adolf Merckle was born in 1934 into a German family with roots in the present-day Czech Republic setting the stage for an economic renaissance where a small mountain range gives way to the foothills of the Alps Merckle re-established his wholesale chemicals business in a small building that still bears the family name His son moved the business from chemicals to pharmaceuticals He tapped a growing demand for what became known as “branded generics,” pharmaceuticals that were not patented but were marketed under a trusted name was the second pillar of the Merckle empire It had sales of 21.6 billion euros in its last full fiscal year like a leather business and a maker of ski-slope grooming equipment He even acquired a castle near the Baltic Sea where world leaders had dinner when Germany was host to the Group of 8 meeting in 2007 Merckle was using some of his companies mainly to reap tax and financial benefits — as opposed to building things which is more valued by the Mittelstand and many Germans was based in the north German village of Norderfriedrichskoog Merckle acquired his chief investment vehicle from the government agency charged with privatizing East Germany’s state assets after unification in 1990 its losses eased the Merckle empire’s tax burden VEM and Spohn bundled Merckle family holdings but often via intermediary firms that together created a byzantine structure fully understood only by Mr (No one has said the tactics were illegal in any way.) Merckle took another leap that broke with the ethos of the Mittelstand: He embraced leverage Spohn mounted a takeover offer for HeidelbergCement worth 6.5 billion euros Merckle pulled off with loans collateralized by the shares acquired Months before the credit crisis began in August 2007 HeidelbergCement spent $15.8 billion to take over a British rival raised its stake in HeidelbergCement to nearly 90 percent when it bought all of a 500-million-share offering Shares of HeidelbergCement that had been worth 73.97 euros in mid-September closed Monday at 34.05 The company lost its investment-grade credit rating with Standard & Poor’s in October Merckle speculated in Volkswagen stock is that it may have been a last bold bid to rescue the Merckle family empire according to one person briefed on the subsequent negotiations with banks who spoke only on condition of anonymity because of Mr or you are feeling a bit desperate and are trying to dig yourself out of a hole,” the person said The losses created a severe cash shortage at VEM Merckle at the mercy of a consortium of 30 banks Merckle wanted to sell parts of his main businesses an outcome that would have left him poorer only a sale of Ratiopharm satisfied the banks “What brought a man of great will who felt responsible to God to the point where he took his own life is something that udc1web38www.uni-muenster.de/de/notfound.html2025-05-06 10:51:21 Rehm Thermal Systems is just finalising work on a new 5 story-building at its headquarters in Blaubeuren Germany with new state-of-the-art facilities for both customers and employees The new facility includes an advanced application and demonstration center offices and social areas for customers and employees alike The new building expands Rehm’s current headquarters and offers customers a 460m² high tech application and demonstration center housing state-of-the-art equipment and metrology tools for nitrogen and conductivity analysis Customers are invited to visit the facility to test their PCB’s optimise profiles and speak to Rehm’s process experts who can assist in helping customers with all aspects of defining the optimal parameters for their PCBs the new facility has over 370m² of dedicated classrooms to facilitate targeted process and system training programs and inter-regional technology events Employees also benefit from the facility which includes new social and common areas for all staff members a new spacious cafeteria and a roof terrace for the enjoyment of all visiting customers a lower floor will feature modern social areas for production employees Chairman Johannes Rehm explains: “We’re very excited about what the addition of this new state-of-the-art facility means for our customers It not only extends our capacity for innovation in the field of thermal systems increases our ability to provide valuable support services for customers in Germany and beyond Email : c.hilsenbeck@rehm-group.com www.rehm-group.com Protean Marketing Contact - Debbie Gomez Email: debbie@protean.co.uk www.proteanmarketing.com Rehm Thermal Systems (www.rehm-group.com) is an international supplier to the electronics and photovoltaic industries Rehm has manufacturing operations in Germany and technical support facilities throughout Europe An extensive complex of eleven caves in southwest Germany with artifacts dating back more than 60,000 years could be of special interest to any historian Explorations going back to the 1860s have revealed many prehistoric art works that attribute a sophisticated creativity to early humans who lived in the Stone Age The caves are located in the Achtal and Lontal two valleys of the Schwäbische Jura in Baden-Württemberg Artifacts found in the caves include small figures of cattle and water birds carved from mammoth ivory; musical instruments including flutes made from vulture bone; and an assortment of ivory jewelry and stone projectile points Also of interest is a collection of tools made from bone antlers and ivory thought to be used by the Neanderthals or lion-human figurine found in 1939 and determined to be nearly 40,000 years old At least three figures of this nature have been found Another special find from the same era is a “Venus” figurine known by several names including Venus vom Hohlen Fels it is thought to be one of the oldest examples of figurine art together with three others in the Lontal northeast of Ulm were designated a world heritage site recently by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Some other interesting caves in the Achtal are the Brillenhöhle Caves given heritage status in the Lontal by UNESCO are the Bockstein These are located near the town of Niederstotzingen Other caves in the Lontal area include the Haldenstein and Heidenschmiede Although most of the caves are closed for inside touring the sites can be visited throughout most of the year And both the Achtal and Lontal are pleasant valleys to visit and enjoy beautiful country trails and scenery Arrangements for cave tours can be discussed with local authorities The town of Blaubeuren organizes a 10-kilometer cave hike every year on May 1 It allows walkers visit caves in the Achtal and view on-going excavations Plans to visit the area can start by contacting information offices in Blaubeuren or Niederstotzingen one should just head for either the Achtal LBV Magazine English Edition located in the Swabian Jura near Blaubeuren an exceptional piece of prehistoric art was discovered in 1979: a carved mammoth ivory plaque this small work of art from the Upper Paleolithic is one of the most striking sculptures of the Aurignacian culture and may represent the oldest figurative depiction of a constellation The rectangular piece measures just 38 mm in height Its obverse features an anthropomorphic figure in relief The posture of this humanoid being suggests a gesture of worship It has been speculated that the figure may be wearing a belt and a sword although these elements could be natural formations in the ivory The reverse of the piece presents 88 notches arranged in rows Some researchers believe that this series of marks could constitute a counting system based on lunar phases as 88 days roughly equal three complete lunar cycles this number coincides with the period during which the star Betelgeuse would disappear annually from the sky about 33,000 years ago the figure depicted on the plaque bears a resemblance to the Orion constellation whose visibility in the sky approximately coincided with the duration of human pregnancy This has led some researchers to associate the image with fertility symbolism and the cycle of life based on the ten evenly spaced cuts on the back suggests that the object may have served as a pregnancy calendar based on lunar months the appendix between the figure’s legs could be interpreted as a fetus at the moment of birth Some studies have revealed the presence of traces of manganese and ochre on the surface of the piece elements that were often used in Paleolithic rituals This suggests that The Adorant may have played a ceremonial or symbolic role within its community Excavations in the Geißenklösterle cave began in 1973 and continued until 1991 Among the many objects discovered at the site The Adorant stands out for its level of detail and its possible connection to prehistoric astronomy the original piece is housed in the collection of the Landesmuseum Württemberg in Stuttgart where it is only accessible for scientific study For educational purposes and public exhibitions The Adorant of Geißenklösterle is a testament to the symbolic thinking and cultural sophistication of the first Homo sapiens in Europe Along with other figurative works found in the cave this sculpture reinforces the idea that art and spirituality were already deeply rooted in Aurignacian society This article was first published on our Spanish Edition on April 3, 2025: El Adorador, la escultura de la Edad del Hielo que es la más antigua representación figurativa de una constelación Joachim Hahn, Eine aurignacienzeitliche Menschendarstellung aus dem Geißenklösterle bei Blaubeuren, Alb-Donau-Kreis. 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Merckle was born in Dresden in 1934, the son of the industrialist Ludwig Merckle. His grandfather Adolf had established a pharmaceutical business in 1881 inAussig, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Ludwig took over in 1915. Ludwig had married into wealth, his wife, Luise, being a daughter of the Spohn industrialist family, makers of luxury cars. Aussig was incorporated into the Third Reich in 1939 but after the Czech takeover in 1945 there was a German exodus, and the Merckles ended up in the small town of Blaubeuren in the state of Baden- Württemberg in what had recently become West Germany. Revenues shot up from DM250,000 in 1973 to 10 times that a year later. Starting out with 18 products in 1973, Ratiopharm now has a range of approximately 750 products. In 1986, it went into non-prescription medicines and was one of the top 10 German pharmaceutical companies. Three years later, Ratiopharm claimed first place. In addition to its headquarters in Germany, Ratiopharm is represented worldwide with branches in 25 countries and products available in 35 countries. ButMerckle’s ambitions did not end with Ratiopharm. In 1994 he established Phoenix Pharmahandel as a wholesale pharmaceuticals supplier, by merging firms in Hamburg, Berlin, Mannheim, Nuremberg and Cologne, thereby gaining 30 per cent of the market. Other acquisitions followed, including large stakes in the HeidelbergCement firm, Hanson plc, the vehicle manufacturer Kässbohrer, and Castle Cement, which controls 20 per cent of the British market, as well as other British firms. For many years family members were involved in the business. Ruth Merckle was on various company boards and was in charge of the 4,000 works of art that hung on the walls of the Merckle enterprises. She also paid for a full-time woman vicar to care for the workforce. The Merckle’s eldest son, Ludwig, was a member of most, if not all, the boards of the Merckle companies. His second son, Philipp, a qualified pharmacist, was responsible for developing the pharmacy side of the business. Their sister, Jutta, an economist, was also involved. Only the third son, Tobias, was clear of the business, working as a missionary among prisoners at home and abroad. Merckle’s problems began with his removal of Philipp from Ratiopharm last March after allegations of irregularities. He then banned family members from involvement in the companies. Then came the world credit crunch. HeidelbergCement overstretched itself when it took over its British competitor, Hanson, with the help of Deutsche Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Shares used as collateral suddenly lost their value. Merckle made a speculative investment based on his belief that Volkswagen shares would fall; then, in October 2008, after Porsche increased its stake in the company, Volkswagen’s share price jumped in two trading sessions from €210 to just over €1,000, causing heavy losses for Merckle. The 30 creditor banks financing the deal became nervous and demanded more security. Merckle was about to lose control and see his empire broken up; the fate of the 100,000 employees was uncertain. Merckle was unusual among tycoons in that he did not go in for most of the trappings of wealth and celebrity, though he did own a yacht. Merckle committed suicide on 5 January by throwing himself in front of a train near the family home in Blaubeuren. His motto was “Mir ist fremd, etwas aufzugeben” [“It is alien to me to give up anything”]. Adolf Merckle, born Dresden, Germany 18 March 1934; married Ruth Holland (three sons, one daughter); died Blaubeuren, Germany 5 January 2009 Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Escape the busy tourist hotspots and discover the quirky side of Germany off the beaten path at these weird and wonderful attractions By Sophie Pettit When most people consider visiting Germany, the first attractions that might spring to mind are bustling beer gardens and fairy tale castles. And while these are indeed fun places to visit in Germany there are far more adventures to be had in Germany off the beaten path Just take a look at these bizarre activities for inspiration make sure you’re covered for costs of cancellation and other interruptions with Allianz Travel Allianz Travel are there wherever you need them Don’t fancy battling the crowds at LEGOLAND and Europa-Park to get your fix of theme park fun? Then why not plan a visit to the eerie abandoned Spreepark in Berlin The run-down attraction is the place to see toppled dinosaur statues or de-railed go-carts sitting among weeds and underbrush The park was originally opened as Kulturpark Plänterwald in 1969 and once attracted 1.5 million visitors per year Legendary performers from all over the Eastern Bloc the park’s fate became somewhat troubled it was eventually declared insolvent in 2001 Witte was subsequently arrested for trying to smuggle approximately US$14 million of cocaine from Peru to Germany in one of his flying carpet rides you can still enjoy the site’s magical oddities for free Germany is the ideal place to take a fun road trip. Indeed, there are more than 80 scenic roads that run from the Fairy Tale Route to the Cheese Route to the Old Salt Road, and beyond. But if you want to glimpse into the past and see what Germany looked like before the devastation of WWI and WWII, then take a trip along the Fachwerkstraße Almost 100 cities and towns lie along this 3,000-kilometer route leading from the River Elbein in the north to Lake Constance in the south Life is so much more fun upside down. At least, that’s what the topsy-turvy Polish architects behind Germany’s first bottom-up dwelling believed. The Upside-Down House of Trassenheide was built in 2008 in the popular seaside resort as part of a project called Die Welt Steht Kopf; this translates to ‘The World Upside Down’ The trippy concept aims to offer visitors a different view of everyday things The house became so famous among Instagrammers that it is now the most photographed in Germany potted plants, and even paintings hang above you as you stand on the ceiling Even the curtains appear in such a way that seems to defies gravity the only part that isn’t flipped on its head is the exterior stairs that lead to the attic if you fancy turning your world upside-down in Germany off the beaten path the disorienting experience will likely leave you feeling giddy and stumbling towards the nearest upturned exit Forget Beethoven and Mozart, because the coolest composer on the block is the Kunsthofpassage Singing Drain Pipes The playful art installation is one of the strangest and most enjoyable attractions in Germany Located in the Kunsthofpassage (‘Courtyard of Elements’) in Dresden’s hip student district of Kunsthof the colorful drainage system turns into a musical instrument when it rains The droplets fall down through the network of drains and gutters to create a charming orchestra The installation was created by sculptor Annette Paul and designers Christoph Rossner and Andre Tempel They took inspiration from the Rube Goldberg Machine; a contraption designed to perform a simple task in an overly complicated way The pipes are part of a series of art experiments by the tenants of the apartment buildings where they lie Other projects include the Hof des Lichts (Courtyard of Light) and Hof der Metamorphosen (Courtyard of the Metamorphoses) Germany is home to many myths and legends. One of the most heartwarming of these, however, originates in Blautopf this stunning 21-meter-deep spring lends itself to many fables owing to its dazzling color But the most famous of these centers around a beautiful mermaid she was incapable of laughing because she could only bear stillborn children Her husband (the King of the Black Sea) banished her to the Blautopf until she managed to laugh five times; thus breaking the curse Another myth attributes the ethereal shades to someone dumping a vat of ink in the pot every day the Blautopf actually forms a drain for a vast underground cave system Its steep funnel-like shape is due to the high water pressure The drainage system can be entered 18 meters down via an enormous underwater cave called the Blauhöhle following the deaths of several people who used it for cave diving the caves are still being excavated and explored by professionals today can still enjoy the spectacular view from the shore and wonder just what lurks beneath If you’re looking to experience something magical in Germany off the beaten path An icy igloo might not be an obvious choice of accommodation when planning a holiday in Germany. But if you want to seriously experience Germany off the beaten path, then you can always venture to the top of its highest mountain, Zugspitze, and spend a night at a cozy Iglu-Dorf What could be more majestic than sleeping more than 2,600 meters above sea level How about waking up to a jaw-dropping panoramic view spanning four different countries Perhaps the thought of delving into a fondue from the comfort of your toasty retreat will sway you The village offers a variety of accommodation to choose from Prices range from €119 to €287 per person for a night; starting from a Standard Igloo all the way up to the Love Nest You also have the option of building your own ice igloo or staying in a ready-built one And you don’t need to worry about getting frostbite there is a steaming hot tub to keep you simmering when temperatures plummet to -40°C heading up one of the city’s biggest lifestyle websites she has written for numerous lifestyle and travel publications Mit Perlen aus Mammutelfenbein schmückten sich die Menschen vor 42.000 Jahren auf der Schwäbischen Alb Sie schufen auch die "Venus vom Hohle Fels" Wissenschaftler haben in einer Höhle bei Ulm 40 Perlen aus der Eiszeit entdeckt. Die handgearbeiteten Stücke aus Mammutelfenbein seien in ihrer Machart weltweit einmalig, sagte der Tübinger Archäologe Nicholas Conard bei der Präsentation der Funde am Freitag in Blaubeuren bei Ulm Die Perlen seien 42.000 bis 34.000 Jahre alt und damit der früheste Nachweis für die komplexe Herstellung von Elfenbeinperlen weltweit Und jetzt der Schmuckfund. Einzelne Perlen aus dem „Hohle Fels“ sind zwei- und dreifach durchlocht. Dafür gebe es keine Parallele aus anderen Regionen, erklärte Conard am Freitag. Verwendet wurden die im vergangenen Jahr ausgegrabenen Schmuckstücke vermutlich als Knöpfe. Conard vermutet, dass die Menschen im Ach- und Lonetal die neuen Schmuckformen "als Ausdruck einer Konkurrenz zum Neandertaler oder als Reaktion auf die radikalen Umweltveränderungen in dieser Zeit" produziert haben. Dass die Perlen über einen Zeitraum von 6000 Jahren auftreten, bezeuge "eine Tradition des Herstellens und Tragens dieser sehr speziellen Form", sagt Wolf. Neben den figürlichen Kunstwerken und Musikinstrumenten sei die Entwicklung des Schmucks "als persönliches und gesellschaftliches Ausdrucksmittel ein wichtiges Element der kulturellen Entwicklung vor 40.000 Jahren", hieß es am Urgeschichtlichen Museum in Blaubeuren, wo die Perlen ab sofort als "Fund des Jahres" zu sehen sind. Die "Venus vom Hohle Fels" und die ältesten Musikinstrumente werden in der Dauerausstellung gezeigt. Unesco-Komitee Eiszeithöhlen und Bauhausstätten sind Weltkulturerbe Sechs Eiszeithöhlen der Schwäbischen Alb, darunter der „Hohle Fels“, waren am 9. Juli von der Unesco zum Welterbe erklärt worden Zur Startseite