Besucherbergwerk

#2675 among destinations in Germany

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The Osterwald smelter adit in Osterwald was a mine in the eastern Osterwald coalfield that was excavated in 1842. As early as 1585, coal was mined at the Osterwald mountain range by order of Duke Julius of Brunswick. The mine was operated intermittently until 1953. Today, the mine is used as a visitor mine and is a protected cultural monument.

Coordinates: 52°6'51"N, 9°37'32"E

Location

Steigerbrink 25Salzhemmendorf 31020 Lower SaxonyGermany

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+49 5153 964846

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Besucherbergwerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ith, Ith Sole Therme, Lauenstein Castle, Rasti Land.

5.7 miS
Climbing
Ith
146 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Lower Saxony, Germany, the Ith is a prominent ridge that has become a mecca for rock climbing enthusiasts. This natural wonder, stretching over 20 kilometers in length and reaching heights of up to 439 meters, offers a unique...
3.4 miSW
52°4'14"N • 9°35'9"E
Ith Sole Therme, Salzhemmendorf
88 min walk • Watersports, Spa, Gym
4.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Lauenstein Castle
107 min walk • Lauenstein Castle is a former hill castle that is now in ruins. It lies above the Salzhemmendorf village of Lauenstein in the German state of Lower Saxony. The castle was built in the 13th century by the barons of Homburg.
1.9 miSE
Theme park, Amusement park
Rasti Land, Salzhemmendorf
50 min walk • Rasti-Land in Salzhemmendorf is an amusement park in southern Lower Saxony on the edge of the Weserbergland region. The park, with an area of about 16 hectares, has been family-owned since it opened in July 1973.
4.8 miN
Zoo, Aquarium
Wisentgehege Springe
124 min walk • The Wisentgehege Springe is a wildlife park in the south of the Hannover region near the town of Springe in Lower Saxony. On the 90-hectare site between Eldagsen and Springe in the Saupark Springe, 109 animal species are kept.
5.2 miN
52°11'18"N • 9°36'17"E
Wisentgehege, Springe
133 min walk • Zoo, Park
4.7 miE
Town
Elze
121 min walk • One of the main attractions in Elze is the historic Elze Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle is a stunning example of medieval architecture and offers guided tours for visitors to learn about its fascinating past.
3.3 miW
Locality
Coppenbrügge
85 min walk • Coppenbrügge is a municipality in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximatively 15 km east of Hamelin.