St. Anne's tunnels

St. Anne's Tunnels are underground passages carved into the rock with multiple levels containing mining equipment and rock formations from different eras. The passages connect various chambers where tools and machinery reveal how extraction work progressed over time.

These tunnels began as working mines during the region's industrial growth and supplied metal ore to support local industry. When mining ended, the site transformed into a museum to preserve this important chapter of the area's past.

The tunnels display tools and equipment that miners used in their daily work, showing how extraction methods shaped the lives of local workers. Walking through, you can see the marks and damage on the walls where picks and hammers struck the rock.

Visitors should wear sturdy shoes with good grip since the tunnel floors are uneven and can be damp in places. Bring a light jacket because the underground stays cool all year, and bring a sweater for extra comfort during the tour.

The air inside stays at roughly 10 degrees Celsius year-round, which naturally preserves the old mining equipment and artifacts without any modern preservation systems. This constant cold is like an invisible hand that protects everything from decay.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Operator: Ortsgemeinde Nothweiler

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday off; April 01-October 31 Wednesday-Sunday,Holidays 11:00-17:00

Website: http://nothweiler.de/erzgrube.html

GPS coordinates: 49.06668,7.80934

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26