Markus-Röhling-Stolln
Show mine in Annaberg-Buchholz-Frohnau: ride the mine train into silver, cobalt, and uranium mining; the highlight is a 9-meter pumping wheel.
About the museum
After silver was discovered on the Schreckenberg in 1491, the driving of drainage adits for the mines began around 1500; in the following years the St.-Annen-Stolln, today's Markus-Röhling-Stolln, was created. Its great era began in 1733 with the discovery of a rich ore vein: until mining ended in 1857, about 15 tons of silver and large quantities of cobalt ore were extracted here.
From 1948 to 1953, Wismut explored the mine field once more for uranium, driving more than a kilometer of new tunnels and a shaft for this purpose, but ceased work again for lack of worthwhile deposits.
In 1990 the association Altbergbau "Markus-Röhling-Stolln" Frohnau was founded, which opened up the mine and opened it as a show mine in July 1994. Today visitors ride the mine train about 600 meters into the mountain and see evidence of 18th- and 19th-century silver and cobalt mining as well as of uranium exploration. The highlight is a reconstructed Kunstrad (pumping wheel) nine meters in diameter. The mine is part of the Montanregion Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Ride the mine train about 600 meters into the mountain
- Reconstructed pumping wheel 9 meters in diameter
- Traces of silver, cobalt, and uranium mining
- Weddings in the former underground ammunition bunker
- Part of the World Heritage Montanregion Erzgebirge
Permanent exhibitions
- Grubenfahrt durch den Markus-Röhling-Stolln – Guided ride on the mine train to silver and cobalt mining workings, traces of uranium exploration, and the reconstructed pumping wheel.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Verein Altbergbau „Markus-Röhling-Stolln“ Frohnau e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Children & teens | €8School students aged 6 to 17; children under 6 may not enter the mine |
| Groups (15+ people) | €13.50 per personAdults; school students (ages 6–17) in groups €7 |
| Families | €382 adults with 1–2 children |
| Family ticket (2 adults with 3 or more children) | €42 |
| Mettenschicht (Christmas miners' shift) (adults) | €57 |
Prices include the guided tour. Tours after 16:30 and special events on request, charged according to effort.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The mine is easy to walk through and also suitable for older people. People with disabilities, please register in advance.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 6+
| Family ticket | €38 · 2 adults with 1–2 children |
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Due to official regulations, children may enter the mine only from age 6 and only when accompanied by adults. Family tickets available.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenir shop with mining and craft items.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Civil wedding ceremonies underground in the former ammunition bunker (registration with the Annaberg-Buchholz registry office). The association room can be rented for €170.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN, FR, CS) |
| Good to know | Ride on the mine train. It is 8–10 °C underground; bring sturdy shoes and warm clothing. Maximum of 40 people per tour; larger groups are guided at staggered times; groups, please register. The 16:00 tour only takes place with 4 or more people. Audio guides in English, French, and Czech. |
