Guided tour of the Gönnersdorf mine, © Ralph Sondermann

Bergbaumuseum und Besucherbergwerk "Grube Günnersdorf"

Mechernich

The history of Mechernich is connected inseparable with history of mining industry. Altough mining began 2000 years ago, you can find numerous relicts of ore mining these days .

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Children's mining museum, © Ralph Sondermann

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At a glance

Opening hours

From January 8th to December 31st
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The tours take place from Tuesday to Saturday at 2 PM, and on Sundays and public holidays at 11 AM and 2 PM.
The visitor mine is only accessible with a guided tour, and the tour fee is included in the entrance fee.

Place

Mechernich

Contact

Bergbaumuseum und Besucherbergwerk Mechernich
Bleibergstraße 6
53894 Mechernich
Phone: (0049) 2443 48697
Fax: (0049) 2443 8204

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