In the Southern Harz Mountains, you can look deep beneath the earth. Old mines and natural caves show how closely history, geology, and mining are connected here. The following selection takes you to places where you can experience the Southern Harz from a new perspective – underground and up close to Earth's history.
Mines & Caves
in the Southern Harz Mountains
How to explore mines and caves in the Southern Harz Mountains
This overview shows you accessible mines and caves in the Southern Harz Mountains. It is aimed at everyone interested in nature, technology, or history. Many of these sites have been developed as show mines and offer safe guided tours through tunnels and rock layers.
Before your visit, it’s worth checking the opening hours, temperature conditions, and tour times, as the facilities are usually independent of the weather but open seasonally.