Photo: Silberbergwerk Arzberg · Marktgemeinde Passail

Schaubergwerk Arzberg

Passail, Styria

museumstour

During the 1.5-hour tour, visitors learn about the lives of miners and the hard work inside the tunnel. At the beginning, a short film in the "Heimkino" (home cinema) explains the history of Arzberg and the Silberstollen (silver tunnel). Afterwards, visitors put on protective clothing and proceed to the entrance of the Silberstollen. The guided tour then continues "under the earth". "Breathe deeply," because the unique air quality inside the tunnel has been proven to have a positive effect on your respiratory system. Ores formed more than 400 million years ago. There is a seismic station for the global registration of earthquakes. In 2016, the show mine was awarded the quality seal for mining safety. The Arzberg Heimat- und Volkstumsmuseum (local history and folk culture museum) offers a clear presentation of objects and tools from rural and craft work and life. All information about the guided tours and their dates can be found on the website. Take advantage of the opportunity to travel by public transport. Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark stop number: WZ3300 Arzberg - Dorfplatz Arzberg, booking hotline +43 50 36 37 38 or www.oststeiermark.at/sam, regional buses and trains at www.verbundlinie.at.