Feel the power!

Breathe the air!

Feel the mountain!

Good luck!

Discover real Saarland mining history in the Velsen adventure mine

The Velsen adventure mine not only shows how work was done in the past - here, machines, shields, shearers and conveyor belts still run as they did in active coal mining.

Ein Bergmann mit Presslufthammer

3 Bergleute im Streb

Die historische Dampffördermaschine Gustav 2

Das Verwaltungsgebäude der Grube Velsen

Laufkatze mit Bergarbeiter

Ein Bergmann im Stollen neben einer Lok

Eine Grubenbahn

Ein Förderturm mit Maschinengebäude

Ein historischer Stollen

Experience industrial culture up close

Visit the Velsen mine with an 800 m route on three levels. Or experience the mine from home in the world's first 3D mine on Google.An exciting adventure for technology fans, families, school classes and anyone who wants to experience real industrial culture up close.

Visit a mine 3D mine tour

Experience the mine

Discover the mine in 1.5 to 2 hours - even free of charge with the Saarland Card!

Children's Birthday Party

Children's birthday party underground: adventure, train ride & barbecue fun. 2-hour mining experience for up to 18 people.

Steam Winding Engine

Experience a unique 2,500 hp colossus. The oldest preserved steam hoisting machine in Saar mining.

Feel the mountain without any light. Only your helmet and head torch will accompany you through the dark corridors.

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Opening hours Guided tours

Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm

Group tours

By appointment, 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm

Contact

+49 (0)176 / 56586013 (weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm)

info@erlebnisbergwerkvelsen.de

Address

Erlebnisbergwerk Velsen
Alte Grube Velsen 7
66127 Saarbrücken

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News

28.05.2026 Vollsperrung der Hauptzufahrt

Die Hauptzufahrt zum Gelände des EBV e.V. ist seit Mittwoch den 27.05.2026 vollgesperrt!

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Did you know?

Miners refer to their tools as "Gezähe", which they need for work underground. Examples include: hammer, chisel, mallet, spade, crowbar, and shovel.

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