Brotterode-Trusetal, Tourist Mine "Hühn"
This year, the Tourist Mine "Hühn" welcomed numerous enthusiastic guests from April to October. The warm tours by experienced miners not only inspired the visitors, but also received many positive reviews on Google. This reflects the excellent work of the team.
Securing the mine tunnels with wooden structures is an important task that is carried out every year after the end of the season. During this process, the wood is checked, rotten boards are replaced and new wooden stamps and caps are installed. This demanding work can only be carried out by experienced miners. Three former miners who worked in the mine during its active days are now responsible for the visitor mine as employees of Tourismus GmbH.
We would like to express our particular gratitude to the Trusetal Mining and Heritage Association, whose members are committed to maintaining the mine. This year, four members of the association have actively supported the annual mine maintenance in their free time. Together, they renewed 110 square metres of wooden supports with 200 warped boards, lined the loading station with steel sheets and carried out numerous safety and clearance works throughout the entire visitor mine. They worked diligently in the cold, damp tunnel for over a week. Without the support of the dedicated club members, the annual mine maintenance would hardly have been possible.
On 30 December from 2 p.m., the association will hold the traditional Mettenschicht – the last shift of the miners of the year. Visitors can look forward to music, mulled wine and freshly roasted sausages. The guided tours through the visitor mine will already be shining in new splendour at this time. As the crowning finale of the festival, visitors can expect impressive fireworks.
The Tourismus GmbH Brotterode-Trusetal would like to thank all supporters and, together with the association, is looking forward to welcoming numerous visitors who will celebrate the tradition of mining together.
For further information:
Tourismus GmbH Brotterode-Trusetal
Peggy Lange
e-mail: p.lange@brotterode-trusetal.de
Telephone: 036840 401954