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Discover Real Saarland Mining History at Velsen Experience Mine

At Velsen Experience Mine, we show more than just old work methods. Machines, shields, cutting rolls, and conveyor belts still run like in active coal mining.
Ein Bergmann mit Presslufthammer
Die historische Dampffördermaschine Gustav 2
3 Bergleute im Streb
Das Verwaltungsgebäude der Grube Velsen
Laufkatze mit Bergarbeiter
Ein Bergmann im Stollen neben einer Lok
Eine Grubenbahn
Ein Förderturm mit Maschinengebäude
Ein historischer Stollen

Experience Industrial Culture Up Close

Visit the Velsen Mine with 800 m of tunnels on 3 levels. Or explore the mine from home with the world's first 3D mine on Google. An exciting adventure for tech fans, families, school classes, and anyone who wants to experience real industrial culture.

Opening hours Guided tours

Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm

Group tours

By appointment, 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm

Contact

+49 (0)176 / 56586013 (weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm)

info@erlebnisbergwerkvelsen.de

Address

Erlebnisbergwerk Velsen
Alte Grube Velsen 7
66127 Saarbrücken

Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Award 2024 & 2025

Thank you for your great reviews! Because of you, we are the No. 1 attraction in Saarbrücken on Tripadvisor.
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News

02.12.2025 Two years in a row: Travellers' Choice Award!
What great news! We have won the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2024. We are a top destination around the world. People really like visiting us. This is an exciting achievement for us.
Did you know?
Hard coal mining in Saarland officially ended on June 30, 2012. On this day, the last active mine, Bergwerk Saar in Ensdorf, was closed, ending over 250 years of mining tradition in the region.
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