TUNES, TRACKS, COAL

In 2018 there was a shift in the shaft for the hard coal mine in the area: Prosper Haniel in Bottrop was the last mine to shut down operations on December 21. At some places on and along the route, visitors can still experience the working world of the miners up close: Removed seams, reconstructed routes, training tunnels, training and demonstration mines authentically depict the hard everyday work underground - and some actually lead underground.

 

The offers are generally only accessible as part of guided tours. Please inform yourself about the current regulations and offers before your visit!

Adit, route, coal

show mine

German Mining Museum

Was the German Mining Museum in Bochum actually a colliery? No it was not. But at a depth of 20 meters we maintain a demonstration mine that was modeled on a real mine. The route network covers around 2,5 km - 1,2 km of which is open to the public
nightingale stollen

Nightingale colliery

The 130 meter long old nightingale tunnel was expanded in 1990 as a show mine. In the meantime, other old mine workings have been developed and made accessible. This is where a journey through time begins underground. A working face and tunneling in Geitling 3 seam show typical working situations in small-scale mining after 1945. A guided tour of the visitor mine is one of the highlights of a visit to the LWL Museum
training gallery

Friedrich Heinrich colliery

Experiencing over 100 years of mining tradition live is what the Friedrich Heinrich colliery training tunnel in Kamp-Lintfort offers. Over a length of 300m, it offers a realistic insight into underground operations.
montanium

Zollern colliery

Mining to touch

Training mine in Recklinghausen

Real Hugo/Consolidation

NORTH STAR MINING