Miniera dell'Erdemolo

About the museum

The Erdemolo mine, called “Gruab va Hardimbl” in the Mòcheni language, lies at about 1,700 metres above sea level, along the path that climbs towards Lake Erdemolo, several kilometres from the centre of Palù del Fersina. It was worked for centuries: local sources indicate activity from the 15th–16th century, with miners arriving from Bohemia and Tyrol, until a period between the 17th and 19th centuries.

The tunnel system has been very well preserved. During the guided tour you walk through tunnels, passages and staircases cut into the mountain, can see and touch the ore veins, and find on display working tools, miners' clothing and extracted minerals. The story concerns the hard, dark life of the miners and their bond with the land.

Visits are only possible with a guide, in small groups of no more than twelve people. The ticket also includes entry to the nearby S'PèrgMandlHaus museum in Palù del Fersina, which presents the mining history of the valley over two floors.

Highlights

• Guided tour of the tunnels at 1,700 metres above sea level
• Ore veins that can be seen and touched
• Tools, miners' clothing and minerals displayed on site
• Ticket also valid for the S'PèrgMandlHaus museum

Permanent exhibition

• Visita guidata alla miniera – Route through the tunnels with ore veins, working tools, miners' clothing and minerals displayed in showcases.

Visitors per year

approx. 3,000

Admission & discounts

The ticket also includes the S'PèrgMandlHaus museum. Residents and AIRE registrants of Palù del Fersina are admitted free, as is one accompanying person for every 12 members of a group. The Trentino Guest Card is accepted. Cash only in the mine: cash machines and credit cards do not work there.

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 site does not provide information on accessibility; the last section of the route can only be reached on foot, and there are staircases inside.

Kids & families

Children of all ages may enter; those under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting there & parking

From Trento take the ring road and the SS 47 Valsugana, exit at Pergine Valsugana and follow the signs for the Mòcheni Valley to Palù del Fersina, locality Vròttn.

Amenities & dining

Helmets and rain jackets are provided at the start of the visit; the temperature in the tunnel is about 8 °C.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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