The barite and fluorite mine "Hühn" was operational until 1990 and is an authentic testimonial to the last and most comprehensive mining period in the Thuringian Forest. The exhibition in the former locker room of the mine presents an extraordinary collection of local iron, barite and copper minerals as well as animated models of historic mining technology. The final highlight of the 40 minute tour is a ride on the mine train. (Text: Stephan Brauner)

Tourist mine "Hühn" Brotterode-Trusetal

Tourismus GmbH Brotterode-Trusetal

Eisensteinstraße 91

98596 Brotterode-Trusetal

Telephone: 036840-81087

tourismus @ brotterode-trusetal.de

www.besucherbergwerk-trusetal.de

Opening hours:

Early season: April - June

Monday - Wednesday open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day off: Thursday - Friday

Guided tours: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm

High season: July - October

Monday - Wednesday open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday - Sunday open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day off: Thursday

Guided tours: 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm

Maximum number of participants: 25 people per tour

Special guided tours outside daily tours are possible. Please contact: 036840 / 81578 or 81087 or send us an e-mail: tourismus @ brotterode-trusetal.de