Time travel to the Erzgebirge: Showing systems to be amazed and discovered!

Time travel to the Erzgebirge: Showing systems to be amazed and discovered!

Freiberg, Deutschland - unique insights into the historicity of the Erzgebirge! On July 1, 2025, the region opens its gates to an unforgettable visit underground and on the surface. Historical show facilities and students under the motto "A look into the past" invite you to experience the rapid development of the mining up close.

led by the Blick will be the highlight of the day of the show facilities, which will take place on July 6th. On this day, visitors can discover numerous attractions in the Freiberg area and the surrounding area, including Pochwerke, visitor mines and old machine systems. At 9.30 a.m. the opening ceremony in the Bergmannskirche St. Anna, where special checks and funding prices are also handed over. Not only the restored miners' bell bag is handed over to the board, but also a mountain service with superintendent Hiltrud Anacker.

A look at the fascinating show facilities

The Radstube Oberschöna, as a technical monument to the underground complex of the heirs, offers guided tours that bring the guests closer to the achievements of mining. The presence of the actors of the bridge of the sailing bridge, which show their restored building from 1840 and explain as an arch -poch plant with water wheel, is particularly exciting. Another highlight is the possibility of experiencing the functioning of the last largely original water wheel of the German ore mining in the Turmhofer Pochwerksrad through a model.

For those interested in technology, there is the opportunity to experience a visual insight into the engine room at the three-brothers shaft, while the Historical Mining Brand-Erbisdorf association is presented at Bartholomäushacht. Here visitors have the opportunity to drive up to a depth of 25 meters.

The Mining landscape Freiberg and its importance

The Montan region Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří is not only known for its impressive mining tradition, but was also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the foundation of the first mountain town of Freiberg in 1168, mining has played a gigantic role here. The silver reduction led to an economic upswing that inspired new cities like Annaberg and Schneeberg. Over time, other raw materials such as tin, copper and iron were added, which made the region an important center of raw material supply.

The deep anchoring of mining in the region is also evident in the founding of the Bergakademie Freiberg in 1765, which today is the oldest still existing Montan Science educational institution in the world. Family businesses and traditional associations continue to maintain the Montane Erbe, which not only promises historical techniques, but also unforgettable experiences for today's and future generations.

The region also speaks of an active club life that takes care of the preservation of the Montanhistorical structures. Events such as traditional mountain parades and historically inspired hikes attract not only local visitors, but also many tourists.

whether for inquisitive, families or those interested in history - the show facilities in the Ore Mountains offer a journey through time that makes the magic of mining tangible. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore this unique heir!

So, grab your hiking boots and make your way to the Ore Mountains. The tradition of mining is only waiting to be discovered by them!