Fortunastollen

About the museum

The Fortuna Fundgrube in the Schweinitz Valley on the border with the Czech Republic was driven from 1621 into the late 19th century and was one of the most important mines in the valley; the main search was for copper-bearing ores. In the long run the mine was not productive: in 1881 it was closed after insolvency and sealed.

In 1998 the tunnel was rediscovered by chance and uncovered; since 2001 it has been open as a show mine. On the roughly 45- to 60-minute tour, visitors see crosscuts, shafts, workings and oxidation in the rock, a wheel chamber about ten metres high and a working water-lifting machine. So far only a small part of the mine field has been cleared of backfill.

The mine also became known through the speculation that parts of the Amber Room, missing since the Second World War, or other relocated art treasures might be hidden in the mountain; the tours take up this story. The mine includes the Huthaus with a restaurant, which offers space for celebrations and groups.

Highlights

• Wheel chamber about ten metres high with a working water-lifting machine
• Mönchquerschlag, Kunstschacht and Tagesschacht, and old workings
• Legend of the hidden Amber Room
• Restaurant in the Huthaus right at the mine

Permanent exhibition

• Führung durch den Fortuna-Stollen – Underground tour through tunnels, crosscuts and shafts of the old mine with the wheel chamber, water-lifting machine and stories about the Amber Room.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Abenteuer Bergwerk Bernsteinzimmer und Gaststätte Huthaus

Admission & discounts

Prices subject to change; the price list posted on site applies.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

Entering the mine is not possible for people with severe motor impairments or claustrophobia.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 6+

Entering the mine is only permitted from age 6.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Huthaus restaurant with home-style cooking; up to 160 seats, dinner for groups by arrangement.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 160 guests.

Huthaus for birthdays, wedding celebrations and company events.

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