South Tyrol Museum of Mining – Site Schneeberg

Schneeberg - the highest located mine in Europe

In 1237, the Schneeberg mountain was named for the first time. At an altitude of 2.000 to 2.500 metres above sea level, you will not only find Europe's highest located mine but also the most important lead and zinc mine of Tyrol. More than 150 kilometres of tunnels and pits, which are in part still passable today, speak about the history of this mine which flourished in the 15th Century and had up to 1,00 miners employed. The Schneeberg mountain outdoor conveyor system is with a length of 27 kilometres the longest in the world.

The South Tyrol Museum of Mining – Site Schneeberg is a witness to Tyrolean history and transports the visitors right back in time. Half-day and full-day guided tours, trips on the mine train into the tunnels, a museum with new showroom, a refuge ... all of these are fascinating possibilities below and above ground.

 

Guided tours:

 » Exploring the mining area

Tue + Thu starting at 9.15 am from the bus stop/parking place "Schneebergbrücke"

Full-day walking tour with guide: visit showroom, guided tour of mining area and miners' village

» Adventure Schneeberg

Sat + Sun starting at 8.30 am from the bus stop/parking place “Schneebergbrücke”

Full-day guided walking and gallery tour: visit showroom, mining area, miners’ settlement of Schneeberg, hike for two hours along old miners’ trails and transport routes up to the Schneeberg Pass. The exciting return route involves 6 km underground.

 

More information about guided tours and prices:

www.bergbaumuseum.it/en/schneeberg

Guided tours only with preregistration until the day before 4 pm: info@koflerfranz or M +39 348 3100443 (Franz Kofler)

 

Contact shelterhut:

T +39 0473 932900 · schutzhuette@schneeberg.org · https://schneeberg.org/english/

Public transport

Choose an environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport: 

  • Bus line 240 from Merano/Meran towards Moos/Moso, Pfelders/Plan
  • Bus line 240 from Plan towards Merano/Meran 

Bus stop "Moos, Rathaus" 
and on with:  

  • Bus line 335 (operates only from begin June to end September) or bus line 242 (operates from end September to mid-October) from Moos/Moso towards Timmelsjoch/Passo Rombo - Obergurgl (AUT)

Bus stop "Platterköfl"
or directly  

  • Bus line 335 (operates only from begin June to end September) or bus line 242 (operates from end September to mid-October) from Moos/Moso towards Timmelsjoch/Passo Rombo - Obergurgl (AUT)
  • Bus line 335 (operates only from begin June to end September) or bus line 242 (operates from end September to mid-October) from Obergurgl (AUT) - Timmelsjoch/Passo Rombo towards Moos/Moso 

Bus stop "Platterköfl"
You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app! 

Description to arrive at destination
  • Coming from Merano/Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße/via Passo Giovo SS44 to St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße/Via Passo del Rombo to Moos/Moso. After Moos/Moso, continue to the parking place "Platterköfl" 
  • Coming from the Timmelsjoch/Passo Rombo, take the Timmelsjochstraße/Via Passo del Rombo until just before Moos/Moso, then continue to the parking place "Platterköfl"
  • Coming from the Jaufenpass/Passo Giovo towards St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo, take the Jaufenstraße/via Passo Giovo SS44, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße/Via Passo del Rombo towards Moos/Moso and further along the Timmelsjochstraße/Via Passo del Rombo. After Moos/Moso, continue to the parking place "Platterköfl"  
Parking
  • Parking place "Platterköfl"
Opening times: July 1 - October 15
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