Copper smelting museum Grünthal
Saigerhütte Grünthal
Fee required
Parking available
A unique, nearly fully preserved metallurgical ensemble and UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019, showcasing centuries of copper processing and the lives of smelter workers.

📜 Unique metallurgical ensemble and UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019, focusing on copper smelting and processing from the 15th to 19th century.
🔍 Features 22 historical devices, a functional hammer mill, and the heaviest copper hammer in the Ore Mountains.

Why Go

🌍 Explore a unique, nearly fully preserved medieval metallurgical complex
⚒️ Discover copper smelting history and witness historical processing
🚶 Take guided tours with a 'Hüttenknappe' (smelter worker)
🏛️ Visit multiple museums including Saigerhüttenmuseum and Walzwerkmuseum

Why Avoid

⚠️ Main museum closed November to March
🥶 Exhibition closed in January

Tips

👟 Wear sturdy shoes for guided tours.
🅿️ Parking available on site.

Cost

💰 Adults 8,00 EUR, children and families discounted.

Hours

🕒 Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (museum); Feb-Mar, Nov-Dec: Tue-Sun 09:30-16:30 (exhibition); Jan: closed; Mon: closed.