The Samson mine in Sankt Andreasberg is one of the most important mining monuments in Europe. Silver ore in particular was mined here from 1521 to 1910. For a long time, Samson was one of the deepest mines in the world. It is home to the world's only still operational "Fahrkunst", which is now a recognised international machine monument. Also impressive are the two water wheels, the 9-metre-high sweeping wheel from 1820 and the 12-metre-high artificial wheel.
The current ensemble of buildings is the last completely preserved mine of the historic Upper Harz ore mining industry and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rammelsberg Mine, Goslar Old Town and Upper Harz Water Management since 2010.
Join us on an exciting journey through time above and below ground. We convey the interdisciplinary connections between mining, energy, technology and people - yesterday, today and tomorrow...
With award-winning didactics and authentic encounters with Harz originals.

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Samson mine:
Prices p. p. with / without guest card:
Adults: € 10.00 / € 12.00
Reduced: 9,00 € / 9,00 €
Children (5-15 years): € 6.00 / € 7.00
School children (up to 15 years): € 6.00

Mining museum:
Prices p. p. from 01.03.2026:
Adults: € 5.00
Children 5-15 years: 4,00 €

Catharina Neufang:
After the successful renovation, we will offer a public guided tour here daily at 13h00 from 01.05.2026.
Individual appointments can be booked here as well as for the Samson mine.
Prices per person with / without guest card:
Adults: € 7.00 / € 8.00
Reduced: 6,00 € / 6,00 €
Children (10-15 years): € 5.00 / € 6.00

Author

Christian Barsch

Am Samson 2

37444 Sankt Andreasberg

055821249

info@grube-samson.de

Organization

Stiftung UNESCO-Welterbe im Harz

info@welterbeimharz.de

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