Bergbaumuseum Goberling

Goberling, like the entire area around Stadtschlaining, has been a mining region since ancient times. As early as the 15th century, during the time of Andreas Baumkircher, the founder of the city of Schlaining, various ores were mined. Mining was once an important industry in Burgenland. Antimony was mined in the Goberling area for more than 200 years. The discovery of antimony deposits is dated to the year 1744. It was used in industry, for example for brake linings, but also in medicine. The focus at that time was on iron, copper, and silver. Actual mining began in the mid-19th century. In its heyday, the antimony mine in Goberling employed approximately 160 workers. An entire region lived from and with mining. In 1990, the mine was closed for economic reasons. Today, nothing remains of the coal and antimony mines. The museum in Goberling now preserves the memory of the mining there. The last remnants of mining tools and various other memorabilia have found a place in the old Goberling cold storage house. The collection provides an insight and overview of the work in the mine, which was quite hard. The museum in Goberling now preserves the memory of the mining there. The last remnants of mining tools and various other memorabilia have found a place in the old Goberling cold storage house. The collection provides an insight and overview of the work in the mine, which was quite hard. Guided tours only by prior arrangement!

Opening hours & season

• 02.01.2023 – 28.02.2027daily08:00–18:00