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 ‘on-site’ atmosphere of a Ruhr region coal mine.
In 1990, the 130-metre-long old ‘Nachtigallstollen’ tunnel was converted into a visitor mine. Since then, additional old mining structures have been developed and made accessible. An underground journey through time starts here. A mining face and tunnel excavation in the ‘Geitling 3’ coal seam show the typical working conditions of small-scale mining after 1945.
Public guided tours
Winter season (until April 1st)
Tue–Fri: at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Sat–Sun: at 11a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Summer season (April 1st –October 31st 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)
Price: 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
- Children 6 and older allowed (the “Grand Mine” tour is for children 10 and older)
- Not suitable for people with walking disabilities, walkers or mobility aids
Group Offers
In addition to public tours of the visitor mine, we also offer guided tours for adult groups. You can find more information about our offers and booking at the following link.