Nachtigallstollen visitor mine
A guided tour of our visitor mine is one of the highlights of a visit to the museum. Equipped with a helmet, participants venture into a coal seam in Hettberg, learn how to use a mining hammer and pneumatic drill, and experience the typical atmosphere of a coal mine in the Ruhr region ‘on site’.
The 130-metre-long old Nachtigallstollen tunnel was converted into a show mine in 1990. Since then, further old mine workings have been developed and made accessible. This is where a journey through time underground begins. A mining face and tunnel excavation in the Geitling 3 seam show typical working conditions in small-scale mining after 1945.
Public guided tours
Winter season (1 November – 31 March)
2 November – 30 November 2025
Tuesday – Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
2 December – 23 December 2025
Tue–Fri: 12 p.m. & 3.30 p.m.
Sat–Sun: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m.
2 January–31 March 2026
Tue–Fri: 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Sat–Sun: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Summer season (1 April–31 October 2026)
Tue–Fri: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
Sat/Sun: 10.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m. (hourly)
Cost: Children 1.50 €, adults 3 € plus admission
Participants: max. 10 people
Information for visitors:
- Temperature in the tunnel: approx. 14°C (summer) / approx. 8°C (winter)
- Sturdy footwear required
- Access for children aged 6 and above (Grand Mine Tour programme for children aged 10 and above)
- Not suitable for people with walking disabilities, walking frames or mobility aids
Offers for groups
In addition to public tours, we also offer guided tours for adult groups at the visitor mine. You can find more information about our offers and booking at the following link.