Knesebeck mine
The Knesebeck mine belonged to the "Hilfe Gottes" mine, the last ore mine in the Harz Mountains, which was closed in 1992. The extensive open-air site features hydroelectric power plants from several generations - from mechanical to pneumatic and electrical energy utilisation. The landmark at the centre of the complex is the 47m high hydrocompressor tower from 1912/13, which was part of the Upper Harz water management system and generated compressed air energy for the mining industry until 1977. Today it is the only one of its kind in the world.
Artfully lined sweeping and artificial wheelhouses from the founding period in 1855 and the unusual shaft frame including the hoisting machine and compressor house from 1923 form a unique World Heritage ensemble. The visitor tunnels and the Eichelberg watercourses offer exciting adventures, especially for children. Mine fans, electric locomotives and special diesel-powered vehicles bear witness to the great challenge of extracting ore from depths of up to 900 metres.
Mining museum
Knesebeck mine
Knesebeck 1
37539 Bad Grund
Phone: 05327-2858
e-mail: knesebeckschacht@t-online.de
Internet: www.knesebeckschacht.de
Guided tour times:
May - Oct daily 11.00, 14.00, Nov - April Sundays 11.00, 14.00
closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Underground tour "Eichelberger Wasserlauf" by appointment from the museum
The Knesebeck mine belonged to the "Hilfe Gottes" mine, the last ore mine in the Harz Mountains, which was closed in 1992. The extensive open-air site features hydroelectric power plants from several generations - from mechanical to pneumatic and electrical energy utilisation. The landmark at the centre of the complex is the 47m high hydrocompressor tower from 1912/13, which was part of the Upper Harz water management system and generated compressed air energy for the mining industry until 1977. Today it is the only one of its kind in the world.
Artfully lined sweeping and artificial wheelhouses from the founding period in 1855 and the unusual shaft frame including the hoisting machine and compressor house from 1923 form a unique World Heritage ensemble. The visitor tunnels and the Eichelberg watercourses offer exciting adventures, especially for children. Mine fans, electric locomotives and special diesel-powered vehicles bear witness to the great challenge of extracting ore from depths of up to 900 metres.
Mining museum
Knesebeck mine
Knesebeck 1
37539 Bad Grund
Phone: 05327-2858
e-mail: knesebeckschacht@t-online.de
Internet: www.knesebeckschacht.de
Guided tour times:
May - Oct daily 11.00, 14.00, Nov - April Sundays 11.00, 14.00
closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Underground tour "Eichelberger Wasserlauf" by appointment from the museum
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