Besucherbergwerk Philippstollen

Om museet

Iron ore was mined for centuries on the Briloner Eisenberg above Olsberg; in the 18th century miners drove several tunnels into the mountain to open up the ore deposits inside. The Philippstollen was begun in 1749 and initially abandoned in 1754 without finding ore. Only around 1820 was the excavation resumed, reaching the mining area at the end of the 1830s; mining on the Eisenberg ended in 1916.

From 1992 the Arbeitskreis Bergbau (mining working group) of the Heimatbund der Stadt Olsberg restored the tunnel through volunteer work. In 2002 it was opened as a show mine; about 600 meters of the passage have been accessible for tours since then.

On the tours with helmet and smock, the route goes through the hand-cut passage to the Barbaragrotte and an underground lake. Visitors can see minerals such as pyrite and siderite, sinter formations, and traces of mining techniques. In winter the tunnel stays closed because it serves as a winter roost for bats. At the tunnel entrance stands the Steigerhaus (foreman's house) of the Heimatbund, which is also used as a wedding venue; the Eisenberg is one of the "Seelenorte" (places of the soul) of the Sauerland.

Højdepunkter

• About 600 meters of walkable ore tunnel from the 18th century
• Barbaragrotte and underground lake at the end of the visitor route
• Play of colors from pyrite and siderite as well as a sinter wall
• Underground treasure hunt for children aged 5 to 12
• Weddings in the Steigerhaus at the tunnel entrance

Permanente udstillinger

• Abenteuer Philippstollen – Guided walk through about 600 meters of ore tunnel to the Barbaragrotte with insights into historic iron ore mining on the Eisenberg.

Grundlagt

2002

Ejer

Heimatbund der Stadt Olsberg e.V. (Arbeitskreis Bergbau)

Entrépriser & rabatter

The price applies to the tour.

Tilgængelighed

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Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

• Familieomvisninger & workshops

For children's groups aged 5 to 12, a treasure hunt in the tunnel of about one hour is offered (registration with the Arbeitskreis Bergbau, parents provide the treasure). There is space on the grounds for a picnic. You may bring a flashlight.

Transport & parkering

The meeting point is the tunnel entrance at the Steigerhaus, Eisenberg 1 in Olsberg-Gierskopp.

Service & spisesteder

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Arrangementer & udlejning

• Lokaler til leje
• Bryllupper / vielser

The Steigerhaus at the tunnel is an official branch of the Olsberg registry office; weddings are possible there.

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