The Eisden coal mine in Belgium, located in the Limburg Maasland, was one of the seven mines of the Kempen Basin. This mining headquarters was located in Eisden, part of the Belgian municipality of Maasmechelen, since 1971.
In 1955, the maximum employment was reached with 7340 miners. Total production was 73,191,000 tons. 1957 was the peak year with a production of 1,883,420 tons.

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Witnesses of the Belgian coal mining can still be seen here.

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November 21, 2024

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The winding tower of the former Eisden mine is a real highlight that should not be missed. You can climb the stairs and at a height of 24 metres you will be rewarded with a unique view of the surrounding area. On the ground floor, the photo exhibition gives an insight into the past of the mining site.

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Location: Dilsen-Stokkem, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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