Kopalnia Złota w Złotym Stoku
Historic gold and arsenic mine in Złoty Stok with an underground tourist route, a medieval mining settlement and a mining museum.
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About the museum
Mining in the Złoty Stok area has a tradition of many centuries; the oldest documented record dates from 1273, when Duke Henry IV Probus granted the Cistercians of Kamieniec Ząbkowicki a privilege to search for minerals. The mine reached its greatest prosperity in the 16th century, when it supplied a considerable part of the gold mined in Europe, and in 1507 the ducal mint was moved to the town.
In the 18th and 19th centuries mining focused mainly on arsenic. In 1900 a railway line was brought to Złoty Stok, and in 1907 an electric mine railway was put into operation. The works were closed in 1961–1962.
The underground “Kopalnia Złota” (Gold Mine) tourist route was opened on 28 May 1996. Today the complex comprises the underground route with a guide, the Medieval Mining Settlement (Średniowieczna Osada Górnicza), the Ochre Adit (Sztolnia Ochrowa) and the Museum of Mining and History of Złoty Stok, opened on 22 November 2013 in the former guildhall. Visitors can also take a boat ride along an underground corridor, pan for gold, mint coins and cast a golden ingot.
Highlights
- Underground tourist route through the former gold and arsenic mine
- Medieval Mining Settlement (Średniowieczna Osada Górnicza)
- Ochre Adit (Sztolnia Ochrowa)
- Museum of Mining and History of Złoty Stok in the former guildhall
- Underground boat ride, gold panning and coin minting
Permanent exhibitions
- Muzeum Górnictwa i Historii Złotego Stoku – Exhibition in the former guildhall with old prints, tools and mining uniforms, mine maps, and documents on the history of the town and the Güttler family.
- Podziemna Trasa Turystyczna „Kopalnia Złota” – Guided route through the accessible adits of the former gold and arsenic mine.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Usługi Turystyczne „AURUM” Elżbieta Szumska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 58 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 48 złchildren from age 4, pupils, students, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions |
| Children & teens | 48 złfree up to age 3 · Children under 4 enter free of charge. |
| Medieval Mining Settlement | 42 złReduced ticket PLN 32. |
| Ochre Adit (helmet included) | 31 złReduced ticket PLN 26. |
| “Gold” package: Gold Mine, Settlement and Ochre Adit | 98 złReduced ticket PLN 78. |
| “Silver” package: Gold Mine and Settlement | 75 złReduced ticket PLN 62. |
| “Bronze” package: Gold Mine and Ochre Adit | 69 złReduced ticket PLN 58. |
| “Ochre” package: Settlement and Ochre Adit | 55 złReduced ticket PLN 43. |
| Underground boat ride | 25 złBooking required at least one day in advance; from age 8. |
| Casting a gold ingot | 15 zł |
| Gold panning | 15 zł |
| Minting gold coins | 10 zł |
| Mineral prospecting | 8 zł |
The ticket to the Gold Mine includes admission to the Museum of Mining and History of Złoty Stok. Tickets are bought at the ticket offices on site; booking is only required for the boat ride. Up to 50 people (Mine, Settlement) or up to 20 people (Ochre Adit) can enter at one time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Gold Mine and the Ochre Adit are not accessible to wheelchairs or pushchairs, as the route runs up and down stairs. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are provided at the complex. Dogs are welcome (on a leash and muzzled), and admission for dogs is free of charge.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Stroller-friendly: not available
The complex is family-friendly, and children can play outdoors. Pushchairs may not be taken into the mine or the Ochre Adit; children over 8 are allowed on the underground boat ride.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buses run from Kłodzko, Ząbkowice Śląskie and other nearby towns; the bus stop is close to the mine entrance.
By car
Free parking
Free car park right at the mine entrance, with spaces for coaches and for people with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
Route via national road no. 46; about 90 km from Wrocław and about 25 km from Kłodzko. According to the website, the Mining Settlement and the Ochre Adit are at ul. Złota 2.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
A bar serving coffee and snacks operates at the mine entrance; restaurants on the site include Kuźnia Smaków, Stara Kruszarnia, Złoty Jar and Pierogarnia. Free toilets are located at the museum and at the meeting point for the Mining Settlement.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours of the mine and the settlement are led by guides. Underground the temperature is about 7–10°C, so warm clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended. The Museum of Mining can be visited without a guide. Excursions and outdoor games are available for school groups. |
