Information
Start: entrance mining museum
Helmet & lamp: provided by us
Tight shoes: necessary
Ladder: 15 rungs
Accessibility: some parts
(f.e. wheelchair users)
only by prior arrangement
Temperature: 8º C
Dogs (animals): not allowed
Photography: no flash allowed
Grube Samson
Bergwerk | Museum | Erlebnis
Am Samson 2
37444 St. Andreasberg
fon: +49 (0)5582 1249
email: info@grube-samson.de
This mine, which is located opposite the Samson Mine, was in operation well before 1575; its narrow, crooked extraction area makes it particularly authentic.
Today, a visit to the Catharina-Neufang mine is an exciting trip through time. Along with the historical mining techniques featuring hammer and pick work, a modern hammer drill driven by compressed air is shown in operation. The highlight is an open, completely mined ore crevice that is around 240 m deep.
In 2025, ecologically sound and historically appropriate restoration measures were carried out in the Catharina mine, so that the mine will be open to guests again in spring 2026.
The mine is partially accessible for people with disabilities; please contact us for further information.
Helmets are mandatory for all visitors to this mine. Children under 10 years of age are not permitted, and dogs are not allowed.