Bergwerk Riedhof, Mining museum in Aeugst am Albis, Switzerland.
Bergwerk Riedhof is an underground mine with preserved facilities and exhibitions about geology and mining techniques. The tunnels run through rock and show how people in earlier times dug for valuable raw materials.
The mine was founded in 1787 and was part of the industrial development of the region during the 18th century. The operation shows how miners at that time extracted raw materials from the earth.
The site carries its name from its mining past, and visitors today can still see the original tools and machines that miners once used to extract minerals. These objects tell the story of the hard work and skills of the people who labored underground.
Visitors follow guided tours through the underground tunnels and receive explanations of mining methods. The routes are well marked, making it easy to find your way.
The site preserves the original mining infrastructure, with machines and structures that still date from the time of active operation. This gives visitors a direct impression of what daily life underground really looked like.
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