Excursion destination

Barsinghausen Monastery Tunnel

People in the mine — Klosterstollen Visitor Mine

Want to take a tour of a mine in the Region Hannover? You can at the Klosterstollen visitor mine—where you’ll learn interesting facts about work and life underground.

What does it actually look like inside a mine? What kind of clothing do miners wear? What dangers lurk underground? The best place to find answers to these fascinating questions is right on site, at the Klosterstollen.

Guided tour of the mine and mine trip

The exciting journey in the footsteps of the miners begins with a short tour of the mine hall. An exhibition of mining tools, traditional costumes, lighting, and historical artifacts sets the stage for the upcoming descent into the mine. And it’s quite a journey—the Klosterstollen tunnel extends a full 1,470 meters into the mountain. At a constant temperature of nine degrees Celsius and high humidity, coal was extracted here and transported to Hannover in tram cars from Line 10. At the main tunnel, where coal mining once began, visitors disembark from the mine train. At the subsequent stops, the tour guide explains the technical aspects that characterized mining in the Deister region.

An exciting two-hour journey for the whole family that should not be missed!

ZechenCafé

Next door is the ZechenCafé and Bistro. Choose from the rustic menu and enjoy the peaceful and harmonious mining atmosphere. The venue can also be rented for any kind of celebration or party with catering.

Opening hours

The visitor mine is open year-round from Monday through Saturday, but you must make a reservation for the mine tour.
Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are also required. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride, and must be accompanied by an adult.