Felsendome Rabenstein
Show mine in a former limestone mine with cathedral-like halls, underground lakes and a marble hall; also a restaurant, beer garden and cave diving.
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About the museum
Limestone quarrying at Rabenstein is documented since at least 1365 and only ended in 1906. Over more than 600 years, miners worked mostly by hand to cut four levels into the mountain. The two lower levels are now flooded and used by cave divers, while the two upper levels form the show mine with roughly 23,000 cubic meters of hollow space. The lime was shipped as far as Halle and Leipzig, and from 1865 the constant temperature of about 7 degrees Celsius was used to store beer.
The site was first opened to visitors as early as 1863. In 1926 the then owner set up an open-air theater in the entrance area, and in 1936 the mine was reopened for tours. During World War II the mountain was meant to serve as an ammunition store; lime-wash marks in the Domsaal (dome hall) and the labyrinth are a reminder of this, although it was never used that way.
After years of dormancy, Chemnitz resident Joachim Grasselt bought parts of the listed site in 2000 and took over the rest of the property under a hereditary building lease (Erbbaurecht). Since then the mountain has been secured, the outdoor areas renewed and the historic buildings restored. Today the operation includes guided tours, catering, a guesthouse and event offerings.
Highlights
- Marble hall with water reflections on the underground lake
- Domsaal (approx. 35 × 32 m) with exceptional acoustics
- Blue and Green Grottoes and the labyrinth
- Stalactite caves and a bat winter roost
- Cave diving in the flooded levels
Permanent exhibition
- Besucherbergwerk Felsendome – Tour of the first two levels of the former limestone mine, with large halls, underground lakes, stalactites and the marble hall.
- Operated by
- Felsendome Rabenstein GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5Students aged 6 to 18 (€5); people with disabilities pay €7 |
| Children & teens | €5Students aged 6 to 18; the minimum age for visitors is 6 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €7 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personGroups of 10 or more: adults €7, people with disabilities €6, students €4.50. |
These prices also apply to accompanying persons and supervisors.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the operator, the show mine is accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users.
Kids & families
Recommended for ages 6+
Admission to the show mine from age 6; children and young people up to 18 pay the student rate.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Mine restaurant serving Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) cuisine (120 seats, daily from 11:00), beer garden with 120 seats and several barbecue areas; souvenir shop with rock samples. Small guesthouse with three double rooms.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 150 guests.
Barn in the former lime kiln (up to 150 people, heated, usable year-round), Steigerstube as a private room for 24 to 50 people, and weddings in the rock domes.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | The visitor route is about 700 meters long. For safety reasons, at least two adult visitors are required, and the minimum age is 6 years. Tour groups and larger parties should register in advance. |
