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See nothing - and yet experience so much

Dark tours in the Velsen adventure mine

Feel the mountain - without any light. Only your helmet and head torch will accompany you through dark corridors, past old machines and memories. This tour is intense and unique.

With helmet, lamp and real mountain feeling

Experience the working world of miners in realistic darkness - including a pyrotechnic blasting simulation. A guided tour that gets under your skin.

For individual visitors and groups

There are fixed dates every month - or you can book your own slot as a group. Please note the conditions of participation.

See also the steam hoisting engine

It is possible to book the steam hoisting engine as an additional option before your guided tour.

"The dark tour of the Velsen adventure mine was gripping and impressive. Absolutely recommendable!"

Sarah M., visitor from Saarbrücken

Information at a glance

Price single person
18 €
Group (up to 12 pers.)
220 € / each additional person: 18 € (max. 15 pers.)
Duration
1.5 hours
Dates
usually 3rd Sunday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
Special features
Minimum age 10 years, no flashlights
Saarland Card
not applicable
Barrier-free
Yes
Option
Steam hoisting engine for additional 3 €

Upcoming Events

June 2026

Jun 21
Sunday, 21.06., 10:00 Dark Tour Read more
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Did you know?
Miners colloquially call the "howl generator" a "Wau-Wau" because it sounds like a dog barking.
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