Kupferschaubergwerk Radmer

In Radmer, copper ore was already mined in the Bronze Age, 3000 years ago. From 1547 to 1855, extensive copper mining was carried out in Hinterradmer, which in its heyday was one of the four most important mining operations in the Alpine region. In a total of 60 mines, up to 700 miners were employed in extracting copper ore. In 1996, some Radmer mining enthusiasts began to revive the "Alten Paradeisstollen", which had already been shut down around the year 1800. In countless voluntary working hours, a total of approx. 3,000 t of rock have been moved without the use of machines. Additionally, for safety reasons, a second surface exit had to be newly constructed. An extensive tunnel system consisting of drifts, shafts, and stopes was thus made accessible to the public in its original state. Many visitors believe it is one of the most beautiful show mines in Austria. A dedicated guide is available for every eight visitors. A very personal mining experience is therefore guaranteed. A special highlight is the ride on Austria's smallest mine railway through the hand-hewn Erbstollen.