In Marsberg, copper ores have been extracted from Carboniferous siliceous shales and overlying Zechstein limestones since the 12th century. The Kilianstollen visitor mine, which has existed since 1984, is a reminder of the thousand-year-old tradition of copper mining in the Marsberg area. In addition to old gears and interesting exhibits from the mining history, dripstones and various minerals impress with their colorfulness.
A special feature of the mine are the guided tours with the mine train, which is still in operation.
Who would have thought that stones are so colorful...?
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