Minièresbunn
Historic mine railway on 700 mm gauge from Fond-de-Gras to Lasauvage, with a ride through a former ore tunnel and a stop in the mine.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Minett Park Fond-de-Gras was once a transshipment station for iron ore. The neighboring mine was served by a mine railway on a 700 mm narrow-gauge network, most of which has since been preserved or restored. Since the 1990s the line has served a museum railway linking Fond-de-Gras with Lasauvage and, beyond it, the French village of Saulnes.
The ride is divided into sections. The first runs from Fond-de-Gras to the “Doihl” mine in Rodange and is operated with a Krauss steam locomotive from 1897. The second section, electrified at 500 volts, runs through an old ore tunnel about 1,400 meters long to Lasauvage; along the way there is a stop of roughly 25 minutes in the mine. A third section crosses the French border toward Saulnes.
The association owns a collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotives. According to Wikipedia, the rolling stock, tunnels, historic work tools and stops are maintained and operated by the association Minièresbunn Doihl-Rodange together with the heritage protection office. The trains are run by volunteers, as the historic equipment is more than 100 years old.
Highlights
- Ride on the 700 mm narrow-gauge railway through an ore tunnel of about 1,400 m
- Krauss steam locomotive from 1897
- Stop in the mine with a visit (about 25 minutes)
- Collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotives
- Operated by
- Minièresbunn Doihl-Rodange asbl
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8Children aged 5 to 11 |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 11 |
| Groups | –Groups of up to 400 people possible; estimate on request from Minett Park |
Children aged 0 to 4 ride free. Payment in cash or by card; the Kulturpass is not accepted. Reservations are not possible: tickets are sold only on site, on the day of the ride.
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 terrain makes access difficult for people with limited mobility: Fond-de-Gras lies in a valley, the step into the historic carriages is high, and there are cobblestones and rail crossings.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
- Stroller-friendly: not available
Visiting the mine is possible from age 3; the decision rests with the parents. Pushchairs do not fit on the mine train and stay on the platform during the visit; a baby carrier is more practical.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fond-de-Gras (sonntags, Bus 6)
The Fond-de-Gras stop is served only on Sundays (bus 6 between Differdange, Niederkorn, Fond-de-Gras and Lasauvage). On weekdays the nearest stop is Niederkorn, Hondsterrain, from which it is about 1.2 km downhill.
By car
Parking available
Car park with about 50 spaces.
By car, take the A13, exit 2 Niederkorn, then follow the “Fond-de-Gras” signs. The train also runs back from Lasauvage.
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Plan your visit
| Photography | Individual visitors may take photos during the visit; for professional photo shoots there is a separate form. |
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| Good to know | The activity lasts about 1.5 hours. Inside the mine it is around 10–12 °C all year round, so warm clothing and flat, closed shoes are recommended; a helmet is provided. According to the operator, the mine is not especially dangerous. Dogs are allowed on a leash. |
