After the flood of the century in 2002, previously unknown 800-year-old silver mines were discovered under the town of Dippoldiswalde. The MiBERZ shows archaeological finds from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region that are unique throughout Europe and give an insight into the life and work of medieval miners above and below ground. Early technologies and equipment used in the mining and processing of silver ore are explained in detail. The over 800 year old, rare exhibits impress with their excellent condition. Numerous media stations show vividly which underground mining worlds are hidden directly under the feet of the visitor.
Tuesday to Sunday and holidays 10 am to 5 pm
Closed 24 and 31 December
Adults 5 Euro, reduced 2.50 Euro
Regional bus no. 360 from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dippoldiswalde Busbf., Weißeritztalbahn to Dippoldiswalde
guided toursshop
Guided tours in German bookable in advance, exhibition texts and media guide available in Czech
Current offers see www.miberz.de
MiBERZ - Museum for Medieval Mining in the Ore Mountains
Kirchplatz 8
01744 Dippoldiswalde
Tel: +493504612629
After the flood of the century in 2002, previously unknown 800-year-old silver mines were discovered under the town of Dippoldiswalde. The MiBERZ shows archaeological finds from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region that are unique throughout Europe and give an insight into the life and work of medieval miners above and below ground. Early technologies and equipment used in the mining and processing of silver ore are explained in detail. The over 800 year old, rare exhibits impress with their excellent condition. Numerous media stations show vividly which underground mining worlds are hidden directly under the feet of the visitor.
MiBERZ - Museum for Medieval Mining in the Ore Mountains
Kirchplatz 8
01744 Dippoldiswalde
Tel: +493504612629
Tuesday to Sunday and holidays 10 am to 5 pm
Closed 24 and 31 December
Adults 5 Euro, reduced 2.50 Euro
Regional bus no. 360 from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dippoldiswalde Busbf., Weißeritztalbahn to Dippoldiswalde
guided toursshop
Guided tours in German bookable in advance, exhibition texts and media guide available in Czech
Current offers see www.miberz.de