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.

You can find more offers in and around the "Hühn" visitor mine here (in German language only).

Tourist mine Hühn

Tourismus GmbH Brotterode-Trusetal

Eisensteinstrasse 91

98596 Brotterode-Trusetal

Homepage: www.besucherbergwerk-trusetal.de

Email: tourismus @ brotterode-trusetal.de

Telephone: 036840 / 81578

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 am, 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

The tourist mine is closed in November, December & January.