Samson Mine in Sankt Andreasberg is one of the most important historic mining monuments in Europe. It was one of the deepest mines in the world for a long time.
Samson Mine is the last ore mine in the Upper Harz that is completely preserved.
Silver ore was mined at Samson Mine from 1521 to 1910.
In the Samson Mine there is a man engine. This is the kind of lift for the miners.
They used it to go into and out of the mine.
The man engine was invented in the Harz. This is the only one in the world that still works.
The main theme of the exhibition is "energy". In old times water wheels were used to power the man engine and the pumps in the mine. The exhibition shows you how that worked.
Almost all areas of the mine are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Samson Mine is the last ore mine in the Upper Harz that is completely preserved.
Silver ore was mined at Samson Mine from 1521 to 1910.
In the Samson Mine there is a man engine. This is the kind of lift for the miners.
They used it to go into and out of the mine.
The man engine was invented in the Harz. This is the only one in the world that still works.
The main theme of the exhibition is "energy". In old times water wheels were used to power the man engine and the pumps in the mine. The exhibition shows you how that worked.
Almost all areas of the mine are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Good to know
Openings
Open: daily
Only visitable as part of a guided tour!
Guided tours: 11.00 a.m. and 02.30 p.m.
Length of a guided tour + museum: ca. 90 min.
Group tours only with appointment.
Closed:
01.11.-04.12.: Company holidays
05.12.-30.12.: Open Tue - Sat
December 31st: open until 1:00 p.m
December 24th/December 25th/January 1st: closed
From January to March we are closed on Mondays (except during the national holidays and public holidays), then open again every day
Only visitable as part of a guided tour!
Guided tours: 11.00 a.m. and 02.30 p.m.
Length of a guided tour + museum: ca. 90 min.
Group tours only with appointment.
Closed:
01.11.-04.12.: Company holidays
05.12.-30.12.: Open Tue - Sat
December 31st: open until 1:00 p.m
December 24th/December 25th/January 1st: closed
From January to March we are closed on Mondays (except during the national holidays and public holidays), then open again every day
Price info
Prices per person with / without guest card:
Adults: € 9.00 / € 10.00
Reduced rate*: 7,00 € / 7,00 €
Children (5-15 years): € 5.00 / € 5.50
Schoolchildren (up to 15 years): € 5.00
Minimum price per guided tour: € 120.00
Adults: € 9.00 / € 10.00
Reduced rate*: 7,00 € / 7,00 €
Children (5-15 years): € 5.00 / € 5.50
Schoolchildren (up to 15 years): € 5.00
Minimum price per guided tour: € 120.00
Information on reduced prices: Children and youths: 3,00 €
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Suitable for the Elderly
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For safety reasons, the Samson Pit can only be visited as part of a guided tour.
Guided tours take place:
Mon - Sun 11:00 & 14:30
Further guided tours take place as required and for groups by prior arrangement.
Guided tours take place:
Mon - Sun 11:00 & 14:30
Further guided tours take place as required and for groups by prior arrangement.
License (master data)
Stiftung UNESCO-Welterbe im Harz
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