Traveling underground

The Roeder Stollen gallery

For centuries, water power was the most important energy source for the Rammelsberg ore mine. The Roeder Stollen gallery  is an impressive testament to this technological innovation and shows how water made underground work possible.

Information about the tour


At the end of the tour, 101 steps lead back to the surface.


Daily, every hour. April to October between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. November to March between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.


1 hour 15 minutes


This is what you can expect

Fascinating insights into mining above and below ground.

The Roeder Stollen gallery, designed by Chief Mining Engineer Johann Christoph Roeder, consists of watercourses, shafts, and waterwheels and significantly contributed to the mine's productivity in the 19th century. During the guided tour, you will follow the path of the water through the mountain and experience how the enormous waterwheels and turbines were powered underground. Finally, you will descend 101 steps back to the surface.

Participation & Booking

Follow the path of the water through one of the most impressive technical monuments of the Rammelsberg.

Tickets are available online or at the museum ticket office.