Ehrenfriedersdorf tin mine

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Ehrenfriedersdorf tin mine, Underground tin mine museum in Ehrenfriedersdorf, Germany.

The Saxon Museum of Industry contains preserved mining machinery, tunnels, and educational displays illustrating tin extraction methods from medieval times through the 20th century.

The mine operated continuously from the 13th century until October 1990, extracting approximately 9.75 million tons of tin ore from the Sauberg mountain region.

The facility hosts underground concerts, mineralogical exhibitions, gemstone cutting courses, and special guided tours that connect visitors with regional mining traditions.

Visitors can access multiple mine levels through guided tours, ride the mine railway, and observe demonstrations of original mining equipment dating back centuries.

The facility maintains functioning air-powered mining tools from the German Democratic Republic period, demonstrating authentic working conditions of industrial miners.

Location: Ehrenfriedersdorf

Part of: Saxon Museum of Industry

Address: Am Sauberg 1, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf 09427 09427

Phone: +49(0)373412557

Email: ehrenfriedersdorf@saechsisches-industriemuseum.de

Website: https://web.saechsisches-industriemuseum.com/ehrenfriedersdorf.html

GPS coordinates: 50.64270,12.97430

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:41

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