Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers, Adventure mine and salt museum in Wartburgkreis, Germany.
The Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers network extends through 4600 kilometers of tunnels, reaching depths of 860 meters beneath the surface with constant temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius.
In 1945, United States military forces discovered over one hundred tons of gold and numerous artworks hidden within the mine during World War II.
The former mining bunker now functions as Europe's deepest concert hall, hosting musical performances and events in its underground chambers.
Visitors descend 500 meters underground via a hoisting cage moving at 10 meters per second to explore the 20-kilometer gallery system.
The mine contains a crystal grotto discovered in 1980, featuring salt crystal formations exceeding one meter in size.
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://www.erlebnisbergwerk.de
Operator: K+S KALI GmbH
Part of: European Route of Industrial Heritage
Phone: +493695614101
Website: https://erlebnisbergwerk.de
GPS coordinates: 50.82095,10.12282
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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