Besucherbergwerk Rischbachstollen
Show mine in St. Ingbert: guided tours through an adit of the old hard coal mine, with a mine railway ride and a museum in the colliery building.
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About the museum
The Rischbachstollen belongs to the former St. Ingbert hard coal mine, whose beginnings go back to the early 17th century. The mine initially belonged to the Counts of von der Leyen, later to the Kingdom of Bavaria. From 1842 the A adit was driven towards Rischbach, with the breakthrough in 1852.
Main operations in the Rischbach ended in 1957, and the St. Ingbert mine was finally closed in 1959. In 1990 former miners and friends of mining founded the Besucherbergwerk Rischbachstollen association, and in 1994 the Saarbrücken mining authority approved its operation as a show mine.
The association’s roughly 100 members, of whom a small circle are active, maintain the adit, machinery, colliery building and grounds on a voluntary basis and keep up miners’ customs. Visitors experience the mine on tours that end with a ride on the old mine railway; numerous exhibits are on display in the colliery building and on the grounds.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the adit, which is almost 200 years old
- Ride on the historic mine railway
- Museum in the colliery building and exhibits on the mine grounds
- Traditional miners’ breakfast
- Operated by
- Besucherbergwerk Rischbachstollen e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7.50 |
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| Children & teens | €6Children up to 14 years €6. |
| Groups | –Group visits by arrangement: €75 for up to 10 people, each additional person €7.50 (children €6). |
| Tour for school classes (up to 23 children and 2 supervisors) | €105 |
| Children’s birthday party (up to 15 children and 2 adults, up to 4 hours) | €90 |
| Sunday surcharge for groups and children’s birthday parties | €15 |
| Miners’ breakfast | €6Children €5 |
Prices apply to the tour through the adit. On open days, a visit to the museum in the colliery building and the outdoor grounds is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 7+
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
All tours are suitable for children aged 7 and over. For children’s birthday parties there are child-friendly tours with a celebration in the colliery building and on the grounds.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Monday to Saturday, St. Ingbert city bus, line 523/524 (Rischbach/Josefstal) from Rendezvous-Platz or St. Ingbert station.
By car
Parking available
Own car park, access via Obere Rischbachstraße.
Take the A6, exit St. Ingbert-West, then follow the brown signs. Satnav address: Obere Rischbachstraße, St. Ingbert.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The adit can only be visited on a guided tour; sturdy footwear is required. Tours in English, French and Russian also possible by arrangement. Booking by phone Monday–Friday 9:00–20:00. |
