The sandstone and fairytale cave is first and foremost a mine where sand was extracted. It is one of the largest caves of its kind and has 2500 columns. Mining in the cave began around the year 1800. The work was very arduous and not lucrative. Often all family members, including children, worked in the cave and yet sand people lived in poor conditions and lived to a maximum age of 40. Huge information boards hang on the cave that tell of the history of the cave, but also of individual fates.
Today, visitors can enjoy the sandstone cave and explore it at their own pace. The labyrinth-like path leads up to 50 m below the surface and you do lose your bearings after a while, but the path is well marked off with walls. While in the first third you can still feel the seriousness of this work thanks to some representations and figures, in the last third the diagrams are replaced by lovingly prepared fairytale pictures. Magnificent backdrops have been created underground that you can look at at your leisure. Nevertheless, you will always come across the geological peculiarities and the work of the miners. A brilliant mix for the whole family.
You mostly walk bent over, as the ceiling height is only 1.50 m. However, you can often stand upright at the various stations. A jacket is also recommended, as it is only 8 degrees in the cave.
The cave visit is rounded off by a mini amusement park, which you can go through for free. The rides are paid for with coins. There are also a few animal enclosures. With homemade cakes and a large selection of food, you can also eat very cheaply and very well here! There is something to eat both directly at the cave and in the mini amusement park below. The selection there is similar.
You should plan at least 2 hours for the visit, but longer with children.