Metal detecting
What is metal detecting and how does it work?
Metal detecting is a very popular outdoor hobby where you use a metal detector to search for objects in the ground. The person who is metal detecting is also known in technical jargon as a "Sondengänger" or "Sondler". Metal detecting is a very popular leisure activity that can be done in various places.
Finding a suitable location for metal detecting
Popular places that are particularly suitable for treasure hunting include fields, playgrounds, sunbathing lawns, parks, old mills, near isolated and old trees, old roads, battlefields, fords, and bridges. Please note the legal situation before you start treasure hunting. In principle, no license or permit is required for metal detecting in places that are not archaeological or cultural monuments. However, if you want to search at archaeological or cultural monuments, you need a permit. More about this at this link.
What objects are sought when metal detecting?
When treasure hunting, a metal detector is needed to find metallic objects. What you can find depends heavily on the location, of course. Most objects found with a metal detector are jewelry, coins, old relics, and other historical treasures. If you detect in the right place with a detector suitable for gold prospecting, you can even find gold nuggets.
The right equipment is crucial for metal detecting
When treasure hunting, it is very important that you are properly equipped. We recommend taking the following equipment with you on your treasure hunt: metal detector, digging tools, pinpointer, find pouch, suitable clothing, and any permits. The most important thing when searching, of course, is that you use a suitable metal detector and that you can operate it well.
