Forum :terra nova

Forum :terra nova is an information center with a restaurant and bar located in Elsdorf overlooking the Tagebau Hambach mining operation. The facility combines dining and informational services with views directly onto the working mining site.

The center was established as part of a regional effort to transform former mining areas into spaces for education and recreation. This initiative reflects how the area is reshaping its industrial past into new purposes for visitors and residents.

The center displays exhibitions that tell the story of mining's role in shaping the region and how communities adapted to industrial change. These presentations help visitors understand the connection between the landscape they see and the people who worked there.

The facility operates on a regular weekly schedule with dining and information services available during these times. Visitors should plan to spend time both indoors in the center and on viewing areas overlooking the mining operation.

The observation platform offers direct views of Germany's largest surface mine, allowing visitors to watch active mining operations unfold. This vantage point lets people see the real scale and complexity of the work happening below.

Location: Elsdorf

GPS coordinates: 50.91520,6.59161

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01