Alte Hoffnung Erbstolln Visitor Mine
Besucherbergwerk „Alte Hoffnung Erbstolln“
An abandoned mine with 800 years of history, offering boat tours into 19th-century water technology systems.

📜 Historic mine with 800 years of history, operating as a visitor mine since 1978.
🔍 Features the first underground turbine in Freiberg mining (1843) and reconstructed historical pump technology.

Why Go

🌊 Unique boat entry into the mine
⛏️ Explore 800 years of mining history
⚙️ See reconstructed 19th-century water technology
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for visitors aged 6 and up

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires sturdy shoes and durable clothing
🥶 Underground temperature 8-11°C, bring warm layers
💰 Cash payment only
🗓️ No walk-in tours, advance booking required

Cost

💰 Children (6-14) 6,00 €, Adults 9,50 €.

Hours

🕒 Tours by appointment only.

Tips

📞 Contact for booking: ahe@schaubergwerk.de or 03727/91845.
📍 Meeting point: Herrmannschachthaus, Feldstraße 15, 09661 Rossau.