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The “Herrenberg” Exhibition Mine
The historic “Herrenberg” Exhibition Mine in Bundenbach is not exactly your everyday attraction, located on Hunsrück Schiefer- und Burgenstraße. It offers its visitors an impressive insight into the work undertaken by miners, and also reveals a world of fossils from prehistoric times. ViewingThe “Keltensiedlung Altburg” Fossil Museum and the Exhibition Mine are situated close [...]
read onThe copper mine in Fischbach with barrier-free tunnels – simply marvellous!
Experience mining during medieval times on the Nahe river, thanks to a modern and stimulating tour of the copper mine. Europe’s largest medieval excavation site dug by hand is something everyone should see. You will be able to marvel at the cavities and tunnels – some of which reach as high as 30 metres – as well as all manner of fabulous details. It will then be explained to you by way of a [...]
read onWildenburg Game Reserve – lively, vivid, unforgettable!
Over 400 local animal species encounter one another at close range in the 42-acre Wildenburg Game Reserve – nestled in the stunning Hunsrück mountain and forest landscape in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park! Delve into the world of grey wolves, wildcats, forest goats, raccoons, eagle owls, peacocks and many other exciting animals. Unforgettable nature experiences await you: Information [...]
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The Sternenland indoor play centre guarantees great family fun for all ages. Jumping, climbing, romping and discovering across 2,500 m². The “Sternenland” playcentre is an unforgettable place for every age group, regardless of what the weather’s up to. In addition to trampolines and bouncy castles, or even the 300 m² play tower, there is also an extra area with a ball pool, slide and [...]
read onGemstone mines in Steinkaulenberg
Like being in a fairy tale cavern, this is just how you will feel in this gemstone tunnel, the only one of its kind in Europe which is accessible to the public. It’s not just uniquely beautiful agate that can be marvelled at here, but also rock crystals, amethysts, smoky quartz, calcite ... and much more. Furthermore: Gemstone camp, digging areas, geological trail.
read onHistoric “Weiherschleife” Cutting Mill
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.
read onEdelstein Adventure World and factory outlet for jewellery, gemstones and minerals
In what is a unique and imaginatively designed exhibition landscape in Europe, precious gemstones and minerals are available not just for viewing, but can be experienced with all the senses. Surrounded by shining gemstones and an incredible interplay of light and colour, the adventure world incorporates a variety of replicated natural wonders, animals and mystical creatures. A particularly special [...]
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