The last gemstone mill operated by water wheel on the Idarbach river provides an entertaining spectacle in the form of a gemstone exhibition, along with spectacular multimedia shows, a gemstone handling room, a real gemstone mining site for children and adolescents, and the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely peddle boat trip on the Kallwiesweiher.
Opening times: march 15. - nov. 15., open tuesday - sunday 10 AM - 5 PM (final tour 4 PM)
Pre-registration by phone is required!
Prices: Adults 7,00 € / Groups (from 10 persons) 6,50 € / Youth and pupils from 6 - 16 years 6,00 € / Pupils and pupils in classes 5,50 €, children under 6 years free /
Digging place for children - 2 h (also adults admitted) 8,00 €, pedal boat 0,5h 4,00 €, pedal boat 1h 6,00€.
Contact: Historic “Weiherschleife” Cutting Mill, Tiefensteiner Straße 87, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Tel.: 06781-901918 and 31513, Fax: 901919, edelsteinminen-idar-oberstein@t-online.de, www.edelsteinminen-idar-oberstein.de, www.facebook.com/Edelsteinminen.Weiherschleife