Experience tour
Insight into mining history, geology and technology on a 1.5 km long tour at a depth of 100 m. Includes a ride on the mine train and a visit to the Ehrenfriedersdorf wheel pump.
Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf Besucherbergwerk09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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01.08.26 10:00 - 15:00 clock
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Guided tour
Der Rundgang bietet spannende Einblicke in die Bergbaugeschichte mit Vorführungen originaler Gerätschaften an authentischen Schauorten. Er zeigt den Alltag der Bergleute zu DDR-Zeiten und schließt mit einer eindrucksvollen Grubenbahnfahrt ab.
Public historical castle tour
Klaffenbach moated castle offers fascinating insights into its history, architecture and the life story of its builder - a charming monument to unique architecture, rounded off with a small souvenir at the end of the tour.
Vacation program: Out and about in the trails
How does a miner build a roadway? How is coal transported? Underground, children discover types of development and transportation routes. With team spirit, a functioning route is created in the "Dwarf Shaft" from wooden tracks, hunts and components for children to try out.
Vacation program: Guided tour for children through the exhibition mine
On the guided tour through the demonstration mine, we experience the world of miners up close. Between tunnels and machines, we show tools, explain mining and conveying technology and tell exciting stories about the hard work underground - loud and impressive.
A look behind the scenes
The guided tour of the Burattino Theater offers a look behind the scenes: Costumes, props and lively stories are created here. Educational theater games show creative processes, while questions are asked freely and content is designed flexibly.
Guided tour for children: through the exhibition mine
During the guided tour through the demonstration mine, we experience the world of miners up close. Between tunnels and machines, we show tools, explain mining and conveying technology and tell exciting stories about the hard work underground - loud and impressive.
jeden ersten Sonntag im Monat von 14 - 18 Uhr / sowie nach Vereinbarung
Museum of local history Hormersdorf
Senior citizens are reminded of their childhood - young people can discover earlier times. The Hormersdorf local history museum awaits: Life in the old days, the old kitchen, De gute Stub, De Kammer, the Christmas mountain, toys and school supplies, musical instruments and much more.
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Tour with the Wendler coal knife
The coal cutter takes guests on a tour of discovery through the museum. He also explains what a coal cutter actually was & what he had to do. Because the profession of coal cutter actually existed. Why and for what: participants find out on this tour.
Maps
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KohleWelt09376 Oelsnitz/Erzgeb.
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24.10.26 17:00 - 18:30 clock
Eintritt: 10 €
Summer vacation program "Clean family summer"
During the summer vacations, grandparents can take their grandchildren into the exciting world underground. During this special activity, they will experience together what it looks like under the Sauberg and what miners have created there over the centuries.
jeden ersten Sonntag im Monat von 14 - 18 Uhr / sowie nach Vereinbarung
Museum of local history Hormersdorf
Senior citizens are reminded of their childhood - young people can discover earlier times. The Hormersdorf local history museum awaits: Life in the old days, the old kitchen, De gute Stub, De Kammer, the Christmas mountain, toys and school supplies, musical instruments and much more.
Über Tickettelefon oder E-Mail kontakt@zinngrube-ehrenfriedersdorf.de
Ehrenfriedersdorf night shift
At a late hour, explore the oldest tunnels of the Sauberge with an adventure tour through the old mine and fortify yourself with a miner's snack.
Mittwoch bis Sonntag Bergwerksführungen (Beginn jeweils 10, 13 und 15 Uhr; Mindestalter: 10 Jahre für die 10 Uhr Führung und 6 Jahre für die 13/15 Uhr Führung)
Autumn vacation program - mine tour
The mine tours offer wonderful autumn experiences above and below ground for children and young people, with stories about the everyday life of miners and numerous original mining tools on display in authentic locations.
Über Tickettelefon oder E-Mail kontakt@zinngrube-ehrenfriedersdorf.de
Special guided tour - Agricola and the Ehrenfriedersdorf wheel pump
An extraordinary invention and highlight of the World Heritage Site is the Ehrenfriedersdorf wheel pump and the Erzgebirge craftsmanship associated with it.
Über Tickettelefon oder E-Mail kontakt@zinngrube-ehrenfriedersdorf.de
Special geological tour
There are special insights into the depths of the Sauberges, its mineral diversity and history of formation. After a detailed introduction to the geology of the deposit, many geological outcrops are shown underground. (for all those who are good walkers)
Kartenbestellung:
Per Telefon (037341 - 2557) oder Email (kontakt@zinngrube-ehrenfriedersdorf.de) ab dem 02.01.2026.
Open metten layers
Ore Mountain Christmas spirit in the visitor mine: Christmas sounds, old stories, Ore Mountain songs and a hearty miner's feast invite you to enjoy the festive season with family and friends underground.