We finally explored the Grillenberg Show Mine – a true adventure for both young and old!
Although we had seen it from the outside many times beforetimes before, we now had the chance to experience the impressive tunnels and chambers from the inside. The Grillenberg mine features a fascinating network of long passageways, stalactites, and striking rock and ore formations. The nearly 90-minute guided tour is child-friendly and was a great experience even for the youngest members of the group.
Just before we left, the rain started again – but with our bikes, we reached the parking lot below the mine in just 10 minutes, and parking was easy. The entrance was about a 10-minute walk from there, and once inside, the rain didn’t bother us anymore. Thick sweaters turned out to be a good idea though: the temperature inside the mine was around 8 °C 🥶.
So what did we experience? Long tunnels, stalactites, ores, and a real cave-like atmosphere. We didn’t see any bats or native cave crickets (Höhlenheuschrecken), but we did spot many tiny (not yet spotted) fire salamanders. 🦎
The mine is open to visitors from May to October with guided tours only. Admission (as of 2025): €12 for adults, €7 for children (ages 4–15); children under 4 are not admitted. The German-language tour lasts about 1–1.5 hours. Regular group tours start every Saturday at 2:30 PM; additional dates are available upon prior request (Phone: +432666/52423-12, weekends and holidays: +43676/4027078). Helmets and flashlights are provided.