Wiechert Earthquake Station
Wheelchair accessible
Home to the world’s oldest seismograph and a four-ton steel ball that makes its own earthquakes.

📜 Fully functional seismological measuring station and a walk-through museum of technology.
🔍 Houses historical and modern seismographs, including the world's oldest fully functional one.

Why Go

🪨 Witness the release of the Mintrop ball, a four-ton steel ball that creates artificial earthquakes.
🔬 Explore the Old Earthquake Vault with a 17-tonne pendulum, the world's heaviest seismograph.
👨‍🔬 Learn about Emil Wiechert, the world's first professor of geophysics, and his contributions.
🌍 Discover the history of seismic exploration and geomagnetism.

Tips

📅 Guided tours on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
👥 Special guided tours for groups can be arranged.
🧥 Wear weatherproof clothing; earthquake houses are cool, bring a jumper or jacket.

Cost

💰 Guided tours are free, voluntary donations welcome.

Hours

🕒 First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Mintrop ball release and tours.

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