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Bergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf

HetzendorfSteiermark/Austria

Bergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf

Bergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf in Styria preserves the history of more than 300 years of coal mining in the Fohnsdorf region. Mining began here around 1670 and continued until the closure of the mine in 1978, leaving a lasting mark on the local community and industrial history. The museum is located on the former mining site and features historical mining equipment, models, photographs, minerals and fossils. Highlights include the 47-metre winding tower, a 3,600-horsepower twin-tandem steam winding engine and an underground show mine that gives visitors an impression of working conditions below ground. With its combination of preserved industrial machinery, exhibitions and underground experiences, Bergbaumuseum Fohnsdorf offers an insight into the technology, working life and heritage of one of

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Schachtweg 10, 8753Hetzendorf, SteiermarkAustria

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Schachtweg 10, 8753Hetzendorf, SteiermarkAustria

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