The grotto is four stories high, the size of a football field.
This is the largest man-made Grotto in the world, and it contains the largest collection of precious stones and gems found anywhere in one location.
Father Paul Dobberstein is the creator and it took a decade to create.
Each grotto is dedicated to a different religious theme like the Garden of Eden or the Ten Commandments.
Hours:
The Grotto is open year round for the public to go through at anytime.
It is lit at night until 10:30 and has music playing throughout.
Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Tours are given on a daily
basis from May 1st through Oct 16th. The first tour of the day begins at
10:am. Appointments can be made for other times of the year.
Location:
Grotto of the Redemption
300 N Broadway, PO Box 376, West Bend, Iowa 50597
300 N Broadway, PO Box 376, West Bend, Iowa 50597
GPS N42.96401 W94.4451
Phone: 515-887-2371
Email: info@westbendgrotto.com
Hours:
The Grotto of the Redemption is open year round to the public.
It is lit at night until 10:00pm and has music playing throughout.
During winter, the Grotto is open with limited walkways.
Grotto Tours are given on the hour every hour May-October
May, September-October the first one starts at 10am, the last one starts at 4pm.
June-August the first one starts at 10am, the last one starts at 5pm.
Or, you may line up a tour any time of year by appointment.
Grotto Gifts and Grotto Museum
Hours change seasonally.
Current Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:00am -6:00pm
Sun: 9:30am-6:00pm
or by appointment.
It is lit at night until 10:00pm and has music playing throughout.
During winter, the Grotto is open with limited walkways.
Grotto Tours are given on the hour every hour May-October
May, September-October the first one starts at 10am, the last one starts at 4pm.
June-August the first one starts at 10am, the last one starts at 5pm.
Or, you may line up a tour any time of year by appointment.
Grotto Gifts and Grotto Museum
Hours change seasonally.
Current Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:00am -6:00pm
Sun: 9:30am-6:00pm
or by appointment.
Directions:
From Hwy 18:
Turn South on Hwy 15
Go 11 miles to the edge of West Bend
Turn right at the first intersection in West Bend (4th St NW).
Go two blocks to Broadway Ave and turn south.
From Hwy 169:
Turn West on B63 or 130th St
(not to be confused with 130th St north of Humboldt in Humboldt County. Make sure it is Hwy B63)
Go 13 miles on B63 to a "T-intersection".
Turn North on Hwy 15.
Cross the railroad tracks, and at 2nd St NE turn West.
Go two blocks and turn North on Broadway Ave.
From Hwy 4:
In Mallard, turn East on B63.
Go 13 miles. The road will curve, just stay on it.
You will enter West Bend on B63.
Follow it up the hill to the stop sign and intersection with Broadway Ave.
Turn North.
Turn South on Hwy 15
Go 11 miles to the edge of West Bend
Turn right at the first intersection in West Bend (4th St NW).
Go two blocks to Broadway Ave and turn south.
From Hwy 169:
Turn West on B63 or 130th St
(not to be confused with 130th St north of Humboldt in Humboldt County. Make sure it is Hwy B63)
Go 13 miles on B63 to a "T-intersection".
Turn North on Hwy 15.
Cross the railroad tracks, and at 2nd St NE turn West.
Go two blocks and turn North on Broadway Ave.
From Hwy 4:
In Mallard, turn East on B63.
Go 13 miles. The road will curve, just stay on it.
You will enter West Bend on B63.
Follow it up the hill to the stop sign and intersection with Broadway Ave.
Turn North.
5.00 per adult and $2.50 per child for guided tours
Website:
http://www.westbendgrotto.com
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