Bergwerk Riedhof

The Bergwerk Riedhof extends through underground passages at an elevation of 620 meters, featuring preserved mining facilities and geological displays.

Established in 1787, this underground mine played an essential role in the industrial development of the Aeugst am Albis region during the 18th century.

The museum exhibits a collection of mining tools, equipment, and documents that demonstrate the evolution of extraction techniques in Swiss mining operations.

Visitors can join guided tours through the underground tunnels, with detailed explanations about mining methods and geological formations at each section.

The site maintains its original mining infrastructure while functioning as an educational institution, earning recognition as a class B Swiss cultural property.

Location: Aeugst am Albis

Inception: 1787

Elevation above the sea: 620 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Aeugst am Albis

Address: Riedstrasse 8914

Website: http://bergwerk-riedhof.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.28642,8.48231

Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:22