Koffergrouf vu Stolzebuerg
Museum, geological trail and show mine in the former copper mine of Stolzembourg; visits by guided tour only.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
About 1.5 kilometers from Stolzembourg lie the remains of a former copper mine. The copper-bearing ore veins along the Klangbaach attracted investors again and again over more than 500 years, even though the area is far from any industrial region. Mining was especially active around 1856, 1882, 1901 and 1938; each time, the main problem was the water that repeatedly flooded the tunnels.
The last mining period lasted from 1938 to 1944. The surface structures, such as the headframe, offices and workshops, were completely destroyed after World War II. For this reason, the operations of those final years were reconstructed digitally from old black-and-white photos and plans and shown in a short video.
In recent years, part of the underground galleries has been opened to visitors. Today the site includes a museum on geology, mining history and the different mining periods, a 1.5-kilometer geological trail with ten information panels, and guided tours of the galleries about 50 meters underground. It is run by the Syndicat d’Initiative Stolzembourg, and tours are led by guides from the association “Guides des Ardennes.”
Highlights
- Guided visit of the underground galleries, about 50 meters below ground
- Museum on the region’s geology and the history of the copper mine
- Geological trail “Mir ginn op d’Grouf” (1.5 km, 10 information panels)
- Digital reconstruction of the mine’s operations from 1938 to 1944, shown as a video
- Audio guide in five languages
Permanent exhibitions
- Museum der Kupfergrube – Information on the region’s geology, the history of the mine and its different mining periods.
- Geologischer Lehrpfad „Mir ginn op d’Grouf“ – A 1.5-kilometer themed trail with ten information panels on nature, geology and the copper mine.
- Operated by
- Syndicat d’Initiative Stolzembourg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Young people aged 6 to 17 pay €5; children up to age 5 enter free. |
| Groups | €4 per personGroup tours on request: adults €4 per person, children aged 6 to 13: €3, plus a guide (3 hours) at €145 per group. |
| Guide for groups (3 hours, per group, plus admission) | €145 |
| School classes, holiday camps, youth hostels (maximum 20 participants): guide and admission, 3 hours, per group | €175 |
| School classes, holiday camps, youth hostels (maximum 20 participants): guide and admission, 5 hours, per group | €240 |
With the Luxembourg Pass, admission is free for adults and young people (with ticket reservation). Every individual visit requires an online reservation.
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
Access to the mine is through the former drainage tunnel, where water still flows. Some passages are low, the way up is a steep staircase, and a certain level of fitness is required. Dogs are allowed in the museum and on the geological trail, but not in the copper mine.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 5+
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The copper mine has a minimum age of 5. It is not suitable for younger children, but they can visit the museum and the trail.
Getting there & parking
The meeting point for tours is the museum, 5A, rue Principale in Stolzembourg.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (LB, DE, FR, EN, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit covers the museum, the trail and the galleries and lasts 2 to 3 hours. The audio guide is lent free of charge (12 stations). Helmets, rain jackets and boots are provided free of charge. Special rates for school classes, holiday camps, school residences and youth hostels are available on request. |
