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Fohnsdorf · Located on the historic pit site in Fohnsdorf

Fohnsdorf Mining Museum

Fohnsdorf Mining Museum explores the town's 300-year mining history on the original pit site through machinery, documents and an extensive outdoor area.

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  • Fohnsdorf Mining Museum on the former pit siteBergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf, Robert Guschelbauer, CC BY-SA 3.0; für FELGRA in WebP konvertiert und für die Darstellung zugeschnitten · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

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Indoor displays and the outdoor grounds present the working world of Fohnsdorf's lignite mine. Defining original structures include the 47-metre headframe and the large twin tandem compound steam engine, while guided tours explain both the technology and miners' everyday lives.

Highlights

  • 47-metre headframe
  • Historic twin tandem compound steam engine
  • Original exhibits and period documents
  • Guided tour through indoor and outdoor areas

Practical information

The museum operates seasonally and is visited on guided tours; advance registration is recommended. Check the current season, tour times and accessibility on the museum website immediately before visiting.

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