Discover the World of Miners!

Tours at Velsen Experience Mine – Experience Mining Live in Saarland

Come on a journey through the world of coal mining. Experience technology, history, and goosebump moments underground on a tour you won't forget.

Public Tours on Weekends

Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, you can join a tour as a single visitor. Duration: about 1.5 to 2 hours. And if you want, you can enjoy a miner's portion (must be booked in advance) or fresh waffles afterwards.

Tours for Groups and School Classes

You can also book a private tour for your group on any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. We offer special rates for school classes and youth groups.

Multilingual Tours Available

We offer tours in English, French, Russian, or Italian on request.

"The tour at Velsen Visitor Mine was a real experience. It was especially impressive that the historical machines were shown in operation. The absolute highlight for our children was riding on the conveyor belt."

Conni and Jörg from Losheim