Aurora-Erbstolln
Small silver and ore mine in the Wilde Weißeritz valley, open to visitors by guided tour on Saturdays – the highlight of a mining trail.
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About the museum
The Aurora Erbstolln lies in the Wilde Weißeritz valley near Dorfhain and is one of the small mine workings on the edge of the large Saxon mining districts. Its mining claim (Mutung) dates back to the early 16th century; mainly silver-bearing lead and copper ore were mined, as well as barite and fluorite.
Today the mining heritage association Gewerkschaft Aurora-Erbstolln e. V. operates the mine as a small show mine. On a tour of about 35 minutes, visitors see, among other things, a windlass shaft installation, overhand and benching stopes and historical tools; exhibitions are also shown inside the mine.
The mine is the highlight of a mining trail laid out by members of the former working group "Historischer Bergbau". The trail begins at the "Edle Krone" mine complex with its Huthaus (mine office building), passes the "Unverhofft Glück" mine and several mills in Dorfhain, and ends at the show mine.
Highlights
- Underground tour with protective cape, helmet and lamp (about 35 minutes)
- Windlass shaft installation and stope workings
- Mining of silver-bearing lead and copper ore, barite and fluorite
- Mining trail in the Wilde Weißeritz valley
Permanent exhibition
- Besucherbergwerk Aurora Erbstolln – Guided walk through the mine with windlass shaft, stope workings and historical tools.
- Founded
- 1501
- Operated by
- Bergbautraditionsverein Gewerkschaft Aurora-Erbstolln e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Children & teens | €3.50Children are only admitted to the tour from age 6. |
| Groups | –Groups of more than 8 people should register in good time; prices for special tours on request. |
| Families | €13 |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 6+
| Family ticket | €13 |
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Children may only join the mine tour from age 6; the mining trail is designed as a walk for the whole family.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Abzweig nach Hosenmühle · 10-min walk
Bus line 343 (RVSOE) to the stop "Abzweig nach Hosenmühle".
By car
Parking available
Parking at the mining trail.
By car via the S 190 to Klingenberg, then via the K 9071 to the stop "Abzweig nach Hosenmühle". The mining trail begins at the "Edle Krone" mine complex (DB rail stop).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Restaurant "Bunter Mann" on the mining trail.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 35 min |
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| Good to know | Visits are only possible with a guided tour; equipment (protective cape, helmet, lamp) is provided. Sturdy footwear recommended. Children from age 6. |
