Location: |
Ilfeld-Netzkater, Harz. From B243/B80 turn north at Nordhausen, follow B4 through Ilfeld to Netzkater. Turn right in the village towards Hasselfelde, at the end of the village right. |
Open: |
Summer daily 10-17, last tour 16. Winter daily 10-16, last tour 15. [2003] |
Fee: |
Adults EUR 5, Children (3-16) EUR 2,80, Family EUR 14,50. Groups (15+): Adults EUR 4,50, Children (3-16) EUR 2,50. [2003] |
Classification: | coliery |
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Guided tours: | D=60 min. |
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Address: |
Steinkohlen-Besucherbergwerk Rabensteiner Stollen, 99768 Ilfeld-Netzkater/Harz, Tel: +49-36331-48153, Fax: +49-36331-49802.
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As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then. Please check rates and details directly with the companies in question if you need more recent info. |
1737 | coal discovered, mining started. |
1770 | mine closed to to quarrels about the ownership |
1831 | mine reopened. |
1836 | mine equipment destroyed by flood. |
1848 | mine reopened and leased to miners from Ilfeld. |
1880 | mining ended because of competitors with better quality coal. |
1921 | mining reopened because of economic situation. |
1924 | closed again. |
1946 | post war mining because of shortages. |
1949 | mining abandoned finally. |
1981 | opened as a show mine. |
1990 | Förderverein Rabenesteiner Stollen e.V. founded, who manages the show mine until today. |