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The Regional Mining Museum Ridnaun-SchneebergMaiern 48 - I-39040 RidnaunTel. (0039) 0472 656364 Fax (0039) 0472 656404 ridnaun.schneeberg@tin.it www.bergbaumuseum.it |
The formerly highest situated mine in Europe as a museum - 800 years of mining history become unique experience here. The Schneeberg mine, the highest in Europe and the longest in operation in the Alpine area (approx. 800 years working silver, lead and zinc) has been turned into today’s mining museum. The numerous mining equipment on and in the massive mountains between the Ridnau and Passei valleys are original any could still be operated today. The entire construction is a mine to touch, view and marvel at, to try, join, discover and experience. |
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The Regional Museum for hunting and fishing at Wolfsthurn CastleIn the magnificent baroque-style Wolfsthurn castle you can visit various exhibitions in the following three storeys:On the 1st floor you receive lots of information on hunting and game, traditional hunting folk art and fishing; On the 2nd floor there is a round tour of the pompous rooms of the castle with the original furnishings, revealing the history of Wolfsthurn; In the cellar, which has been especially designed for children, our youngest visitors can learn all about animal voices and tracks, stag antlers and bears’ caves while they are playing. |
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| Opening hours: 1st April to 15th November Thuesday to Saturaday: 9.30 to 17.30 h Sundays and public holidays: 13.00 to 17.00 h Monday: closed |
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Gilfenklamm ravineThe "Kaiser-Franz-Josef" ravine, as it was baptised 100 years ago, is the only ravine in the world deeply cut into pure white marble! The Ratschings stream forces its way spraying up between tower-high rock walls and thunders down into the valley through numerous waterfalls! An unforgettable experience for young and old!
Open from the beginning of May until the end of October |
Knappenkapelle St. MagdalenaBuilt in 1480 by the Schneeberg miners and equipped with a precious winged altar by Matthias Stöberl, the Gothic mountain chapel is not only a landscape gem but also a historical work of art within the glaciered mountain scenery.Visiting hours from May until October Mondays from 5 p.m. Additionally in July and August on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
