Bergwerk Käpfnach, Show mine and technology museum in Horgen, Switzerland.
The Käpfnach mine extends 1450 meters into the mountain at an elevation of 427 meters, featuring underground tunnels and mining equipment displays.
Initially established in 1784, the mine supplied coal during both World Wars before being transformed into a museum that opened to the public in 1989.
The museum presents geological exhibits, mining tools, historical documents, and a 1943 film documenting the miners' work methods and conditions.
The facility operates guided tours every Saturday afternoon from April to November, with group visits available daily through advance reservations.
With 80 kilometers of tunnels, this former coal and marl mine stands as the largest of its kind in Switzerland.
Location: Horgen
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1784
Official opening: December 4, 1989
Elevation above the sea: 427 m
Length: 1,450 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: Bergwerkverein Käpfnach
Part of: list of cultural properties in Horgen
Opening Hours: April-November Saturday 13:00-16:30
Phone: +41447253935
Email: sekretariat@bergwerk-kaepfnach.ch
Website: https://bergwerk-kaepfnach.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.25306,8.61306
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
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