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Experiences in the Velsen mine

Technology, history and atmosphere underground

From exciting guided tours through 800 meters of original mine tunnels to impressive demonstrations of historical machines and a ride on the mine train.
Did you know?
In the past, miners took canaries with them as lifesavers. Dangerous gases like carbon monoxide are undetectable to humans. If the bird stopped singing or collapsed, the miners knew: Get out immediately!
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