Kupfer-Erzbergwerk Bertsch
Show mine in the Snow White village of Bergfreiheit, with roughly 450-year-old tunnels from copper and ore mining; tours run from April to October.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Mining in the Urfftal valley near Bergfreiheit can be documented since 1552. With the granting of mining rights (Bergfreiheit) on September 14, 1561, the miners' village was founded, which has borne its name ever since. In the 16th century around a thousand people lived there, and about 20 kilometers of tunnels extended through the district. For over four centuries, mining, hammer works and iron foundries shaped the region.
Today the deposit has no economic but only historical significance. The Bertsch mine was opened to visitors in 1974. The roughly 450-year-old tunnels are preserved in their original condition and show how hard the miners' work was in the Middle Ages. The tours connect the history of Kellerwald ore mining with the village's Snow White motif, for example with the pointed caps (Zipfelmützen), which served as the miners' first protective helmets in the form of padded hoods.
Highlights
- Roughly 450-year-old tunnels in their original condition
- Mining in the Urfftal valley since 1552
- Guided tour of about one hour
- Snow White village of Bergfreiheit
- Children's birthday parties with a treasure hunt
Permanent exhibition
- Führung durch das Besucherbergwerk Bertsch – Walk through roughly 450-year-old tunnels of copper and ore mining in the Kellerwald.
- Founded
- 1974
- Operated by
- Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Bergfreiheit e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €4Children up to 14 years |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personFrom 10 people |
| Children's birthday with treasure hunt (per person) | €7Minimum 8 people |
Cash only. Prices 2026.
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children's birthday parties with a treasure hunt in the mine are possible from 8 people; children up to 14 years pay the reduced rate.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Visitor car park about 300 m beyond the exit of Bergfreiheit, on the right (toward Fischbach).
The mine is on L 3296 at the exit of Bergfreiheit toward Gemünden. The meeting point is the upper tunnel entrance.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Visits only as part of the tours. Tickets for regular times cannot be reserved; groups of about 10 people or more should register in advance. |
