Der Hüttenstollen - Besucherbergwerk und Museum Osterwald
Show mine in an 1842 coal adit, with a museum on mining, glass, clay, and earth history in the Osterwald.
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About the museum
The Hüttenstollen was driven between 1842 and 1845, after mine master Hartleben reorganized mining in the Osterwald from 1833. It supplied coal to, among others, the nearby glassworks. Coal extraction was halted for the first time in 1894, and mining in the Osterwald ended in 1926. After 1947, coal and clay were extracted there once more, until 1954. From 1960 to 1973, the adit served as a water supply facility for the village.
The initiative to preserve the adit and open it to visitors came from the Osterwald village council in the late 1970s. On June 16, 1980, the association to promote mining in Osterwald (Verein zur Förderung des Bergmannswesens Osterwald) was founded, and on June 28, 1980, the show mine opened. Volunteers expanded the underground passage network over the following decades.
The museum at the adit, under the motto "Energie," is devoted to hard coal mining, the tools and miners' lamps used by miners, their daily life, as well as glass production, clay processing, and the quarries of the region. Earth history is also explained.
Highlights
- Walk through an 1842 coal adit on foot
- About 450 m of lit passage underground
- Permanent exhibition "Energie" on mining, glass, and clay
- Miners' lamps and traditional miners' attire
- Children's birthday tours
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung „Energie aus Steinkohle“ – The museum displays miners' tools and lamps, their social life, as well as glass production, clay processing, quarries, and the earth history of the Osterwald.
- Founded
- 1980
- Operated by
- Verein zur Förderung des Bergmannswesens Osterwald e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 14; under 6 free |
| Special tour (up to 10 people) | €60Additional people pay the regular admission |
| Children's birthday tour (up to 10 people) | €60Additional people pay the regular admission; additional offers available for a surcharge |
Prices apply to the mine tour; admission to the museum is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The website has a children's page, "Hallo Kinder"; children's birthday parties with a tour can be booked year-round.
Getting there & parking
The show mine is at Steigerbrink 25 in the Osterwald district of Salzhemmendorf.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The mine can only be visited with a guided tour. The tour is on foot and lasts one to one and a half hours. Underground, the temperature is around 8 °C year-round with high humidity, so warm clothing and sturdy shoes are necessary; a safety helmet is provided. Group tours through the exhibition by arrangement. |
