The narrow tunnels, driven into the mountain with the simplest tools—hammer and chisel—give an idea of how hard the miners' work must have been.

Guided Mine tours

Experience the life and work of the miners in the authentic historic setting.

Rammelsberg Mines—Europe's oldest colliery and the world's largest continuous metal ore deposit. Ore was mined here for over 1,000 years. – © Stefan Sobotta

In the changing room of the Rammelsberg colliery the miners dressed for the day's labour. Today, visitors are equipped with helmets for the guided tours. – © Stefan Sobotta

In the Rammelsberg visitor mine, which was shut down in 1988, the technical facilities of approximately 1,000 years of mining have been largely preserved. The above-ground facilities occupy a seminal position in the industrial architecture of the 20th century. – © Stefan Sobotta

Two young visitors enjoying a ride with the mine train. – © Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg

Rammelsberg Mines—Europe's oldest colliery and the world's largest continuous metal ore deposit. Ore was mined here for over 1,000 years. – © Stefan Sobotta

As one of the most important mines in Europe, Rammelsberg has been shaping the lives of people in the region for centuries. It is now a fully-preserved industrial complex that you can experience on various tours.

One tour is 'Medieval Adventure: The Ratstiefste Gallery'. This part of the mine is one of the oldest tunnels in Germany, dug out by hammer and pick. Total darkness, dripping water, with the glimmer of light from the human work. You'll go along almost on your knees to workplaces that were given up 350 years ago. The tour lasts four hours.

A tunnel at Rammelsberg mine. – © Stefan Sobotta

The 'Mining in the 20th Century: With the Mine Train on Side' tour takes one hour, with a winding and creaking mine train going deep into the mountain to the 100 year old Richtschacht. Here the original mining and winding engines, which worked in the Rammelsberg, are shown in action.

In the ore processing plant you can see the complete original machines. They produced ore-finished concentrate for the blast furnace. – © Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg

With the 'Fire and Water: The Roeder Gallery' tour, you will embark on a journey through time to the 200-year-old system of art and sweeping wheels on the Rammelsberg. As you walk through the underground world full of secrets, you will see coloured minerals, experience darkness and light, and discover the skills of the miners.

Learn more about Guided tours of the Rammelsberg Mine at Rammelsberg.de >

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Guided Mine tours

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The tours take place daily.

Please note that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the "Medieval Adventure: The Ratstiefste Gallery" guided tour is temporarily unavailable.