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The tour of Europe's only gemstone mine was very interesting. Even the dogs were allowed along.

As of April 2023: Great and interesting tour. Prior registration is currently mandatory, so don't just drive there and hope that you can go into the tunnels. Toilets, a small kiosk and a sale of gemstone products are available at the entrance. It is also great for hiking around the tunnel.

On the way from the parking lot to the Steinkaulenberg visitor mine, there are several closed tunnels to see.

The Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine is the only mineral mine in Europe that is open to visitors. I was surprised at the amount of gemstones to be seen in the mine's galleries, so I highly recommend a visit; However, you have to register online or by phone in advance. The path through the mine takes about 1 hour and is barrier-free and therefore easy to walk on. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the mine.

The Gemstone Mine is the only open-to-visit visitor mine in Europe. Expert guides explain how the gemstones are formed. Opening times are from March to November daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You should register beforehand. We found it very interesting. The temperature is 9 to 10 degrees.

just beautiful!

On a clear day you have a very wide view from here

The only gemstone mine in Europe offers a great insight into the mining of various gemstones in Idar-Oberstein. During a guided tour, you not only see the tunnels (and regularly hit your head with your hard hat), you also discover exposed gemstones such as agate, jasper, rock crystals, amethysts, smoky quartz, calcite in situ, i.e. still in the rock. Admission € 7 for adults Last admission 4 p.m., the tour lasts just under an hour. http://www.edelsteinminen-idar-oberstein.de/die-edelsteinminen.html