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Mine Mine · Altenberg · 757 m open today

Museum and mining - visitor mine "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald"

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  • Exterior view of the Zinnwald Visitor Mine
    Exterior view of the Zinnwald Visitor Mine
    Photo: Egbert Kamprath, CC BY-ND, Urlaubsregion Altenberg / Erzgebirge
Experience mining and history up close in the Ore Mountains. Good luck!
Tin was mined in the mine from the 16th to the 19th century and from the 20th century onwards, primarily tungsten was extracted. The tunnels and cavities vividly demonstrate various mining methods, including hammer-and-iron work, fire-setting and blasting, which has been preserved through impressive expansions.

Guided tours through the mine

2 km tour (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours) in the mine with state border underground.

The tunnel provides lasting impressions of the fascinating world of work underground through the impressive showplaces. At the marked border line in the "Schwarzwänder Weitung" you can experience the cross-border development of this deposit between Saxony and Bohemia over the centuries.

Tips & recommendations for a relaxed visit:

  • Only guided tours with trained guides
  • Protective clothing and lights are provided
  • Please remember to wear sturdy shoes. The temperatures underground are constant in summer and winter at 7° C - 8° C
  • Max. 30 guests per tour
  • Please book group visits in advance
  • Minimum age for visitors is 6 years when accompanied by an adult
  • Dogs cannot be taken into the mine

The "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld" visitor mine is an important (contemporary) testimony to the Erzgebirge/Krusnohori mining region as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Opening times

open today
Wednesday10:00–15:00
Thursday10:00–15:00
Friday10:00–15:00
Saturday10:00–15:00

Guided tour times:

10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

Guided tours underground:

Moderate fitness required for walking in a stooped position in places as well as sturdy shoes and warm clothing at temperatures around 8° C.

Registrations are welcome on 035056 31344.

Price:

Adults € 12.00, with guest card € 11.00

Reduced 9,00 €

Family ticket 33,00 €, with guest card 31,00 €

Further information on admission prices can be found here.

Public transport

Train: Dresden - Heidenau - Altenberg (continue with bus line 398)

Bus: Line 360 from Dresden main station, from Teplice line 398

Directions

Via BAB17 - exit Bad Gottleuba - Lauenstein - Geising - Altenberg - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld

Via B170 - Dresden - Dippoldiswalde - Altenberg - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld / Teplice - Dubi - Zinnwald-Georgenfeld

Parking

You can park your car in the parking lot below the visitor mine.

Coordinates

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50.741069, 13.766199
DMS
50°44'27.8"N 13°45'58.3"E
UTM
33U 412944 5621757
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Goetheweg 8
01773 Altenberg OT Zinnwald-Georgenfeld
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+49 35056 31344 http://www.besucherbergwerk-zinnwald.de E-mail: info@besucherbergwerk-zinnwald.de
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