The Finstertal Visitor Mine is situated on the southern edge of the Thuringian Forest, near the town of Schmalkalden in the district of Asbach. The mine was in operation from 1858 to 1934 and opened in 1959 as an ‘educational and visitor mine’. In the iron and brownstone mine, a tunnel was excavated which contained ankerite, red iron ore and brownstone. The mine offers visitors a unique insight into the history of iron extraction around Schmalkalden.

Address:

Talstraße 145
98574 Schmalkalden OT Asbach

Telephone: 03683-488037

Email: besucherbergwerk@museumwilhelmsburg.de

Opening hours:
April-October
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Guided tours every hour.
Last tour: 4:00 p.m.
For groups, visits are also possible outside these times by prior arrangement

The website of Schmalkalden offers additional information.