Traveling underground

The Mining Train Tour

Climb aboard and ride – just like the miners of old – on the mine train into the mountain to their workplace. This tour provides fascinating insights into the daily work life of the ore mine in the 1950s and 1960s.

Information about the tour

The converted mine cart “Rolli-Mobil” allows two visitors in wheelchairs to participate in the tour together with their companions.

Daily, every hour. April to October between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. November to March at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

1 hour

This is what you can expect

Fascinating insights into mining above and below ground.

After the miners' breakfast, they drill, blast, and finally load the ore into mine cars. Experience historical work processes and see the mining machines in action that made the miners' work underground easier. The tour vividly brings to life the working world of the Rammelsberg miners.

Participation & Booking

Go down into the mine like the miners of old and experience the daily work routine underground up close.

Tickets are available online or at the museum ticket office.