Caves & Mines

Our region has been shaped by mining for centuries - discover a fascinating world underground in our show mines, from historic coal and copper shale mining to potash mining, which reached into the recent past.

Adventure Mine Sondershausen

Accompanied by expert miners, an exciting journey takes you through this unique mine. First you will be given a safety helmet and a protective gown in the opencast chaw (changing room) and then be briefed on what you need to do when you're ...

Heimkehle NatureExperienceCave

The Heimkehle NatureExperienceCave is one of the most impressive and largest show caves in Germany with crystal-clear underground lakes and a 22-metre-high hall, the Great Dome. First mentioned in a document in 1357, the cave was not opened up to ...

Kyffhäuserland OT Rottleben

Barbarossa Cave

The 15,000 m² Barbarossa Cave in the Kyffhäuser GeoPark is Europe's only show cave of anhydrite rock.
Simply fabulous! You can experience the history of the earth with all your senses and learn many interesting facts about an exciting piece of ...

Harztor OT Ilfeld

Experience Mining at Rabenstein Cleats

The Rabensteiner Stollen, the only coal mine in the Harz Mountains, provides a fascinating insight into the world underground. After the exciting ride on the "Rabenstein Express", you will be shown how coal was mined in earlier times. You will ...