Ferropolis

Ferropolis displays five enormous excavators from former mining operations, arranged in a semicircle on the grounds of a former surface mining site.

The site transformed from an active mining area into a cultural monument in 1995, preserving industrial machinery that operated between 1958 and 1991.

The location functions as both an educational mining museum during daytime hours and transforms into a concert venue hosting multiple music festivals throughout summer months.

Visitors can take guided tours of the mining equipment, access the site via regional trains to Gräfenhainichen station, and utilize the available parking facilities.

The five massive mining machines, weighing up to 1980 tons each, create a dramatic industrial backdrop against the surrounding lake landscape.

Location: Gräfenhainichen

Inception: 1995

Website: https://ferropolis.de

GPS coordinates: 51.75896,12.44666

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01