Museum and mining - visitor mine "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald"
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
| Wednesday | 10:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–15:00 |
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 € 11.00Reduced 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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Localization
Museum and mining - visitor mine "Vereinigt Zwitterfeld zu Zinnwald"
1 rating01773 Altenberg OT Zinnwald-Georgenfeld
Sachsen
+49 35056 31344 http://www.besucherbergwerk-zinnwald.de E-mail: info@besucherbergwerk-zinnwald.de
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