Deutsches Schieferbergwerk, Mining museum in Mayen, Germany.
The Deutsches Schieferbergwerk features 340 meters of tunnels located 16 meters below ground, displaying mining equipment and historical artifacts from slate extraction activities.
During World War II, the underground tunnels served as an air raid shelter for 3,000 civilians while the city of Mayen endured severe bombardments.
The museum exhibits demonstrate the methods of slate mining through the centuries, with original equipment including mine carts, rope saws, and pneumatic hammers.
The temperature in the tunnels remains at 8 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring visitors to bring warm clothing for the underground exploration.
A simulated mine cart ride through the tunnels provides visitors with an authentic experience of underground transportation methods used by slate miners.
Location: Mayen
Address: Genovevaburg, 56727 Mayen
Website: http://mayen.de/Tourismus-und-Events/Museen/Eifelmuseum_Deutsches-Schieferbergwerk
GPS coordinates: 50.32640,7.22215
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:22
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