Light and darkness

What was the daily work life of a miner like deep underground? This themed tour vividly illustrates the role that light, darkness, and mutual trust played in historical mining.

Target audience: Grades 1-13

Duration: 90 minutes

Workshop: Optionally bookable (60 minutes)

Participant: 15–25 people

Price: €11 per person

Workshop: €99 including materials

Accompanying persons: 2 accompanying persons free

Registration: Required via info@rammelsberg.de

This is what the group expects

Experience history, discover togetherness, and explore mining with all your senses.

Over 200 years ago, darkness, cramped conditions, and strenuous physical labor were part of everyday life for the miners at Rammelsberg. Armed with a simple pit lamp and surrounded by complete darkness, they relied on mutual trust and teamwork.

During the guided tour, students experience the unique atmosphere underground and learn about the dangers the miners faced daily. Historical accounts and authentic sites provide a vivid insight into life and work in the mine.

Upon request, the guided tour can be supplemented by a workshop that explores the topic in greater depth, tailored to the age group. Depending on the grade level, the focus will be on creative or experimental tasks.

Suitable workshop

Try it out practically and deepen your experience.

Grades 1–3

Crafting and playing with shadow spirits.

Grades 4–9

From pine torches to LED lamps – discover and try out historical and modern light sources.

Young people and adults

Collecting and preserving on behalf of the museum.

The themed tour can be booked individually for school classes and optionally combined with a workshop. Our booking office will be happy to assist with the planning.