Schaubergwerk Museum Oberzeiring

Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. By early historical finds, the mining in this area in the upper Pölstal already around 1000 BC. Be detected. Oberzeiring with the former largest mine of Styria was first documented in 1265 and 1279 raised to the market. Oberzeiring was famous for its significant mine until the late Middle Ages. As early as the 13th century, Oberzeiring was in possession of all the rights of a mountain town. Particularly significant was the coin right granted in 1284 for embossing the "Zeyringer Pfennig". The market was until 1663 also the seat of the mountain court. In the Erzberg in Zeiringen one of the most important mining companies of the Habsburg lands was operated in the Middle Ages. Its heyday experienced the Zeiringer mine end of the 13th century. The work in a medieval mine was hard and arduous. The creepers were never higher than 1.20 meters. In it, the squires worked partially kneeling and lying. For lighting sound lamps were used. The extracted rock was filled in so-called ore bowls or in small leather pouches that were transported out of the tunnel on the backs of dogs. It required many skillful craftsmen such as carpenters and toolmakers. There must also have been coal burning since the ore was smelted to on site and subsequently processed into the famous Zeyringer Pfennigs. There are many myths and theories about the demise of Zeiringen mining. The most likely explanation is quite simple. The mine is "flooded" in 1361. According to history, no miner survived the mine accident. Again and again in the following centuries unsuccessful attempts to pump the water from the mountain to get to the silver. Many personalities, including Emperor Maximilian I (1506) and Empress Maria Theresa (1738-1746), tried to dry the tunnels. The last draining attempts took place 1922-1924 under the direction of Dr. med. Setting. In addition to silver, iron ore and more than 45 different minerals were found in the Oberzeiringer mine. Including the unique Zeiringit. Perfect visit during rainy days. Don’t forget to wear good shoes. Inside is pretty cold. Some parts of tunnels are small and you must bend so low. Underground is interesting and stories also. You can park your car on free parking spot which is 5 minutes from museum. Enjoy your stay. Very beautiful place full of history. Experienced and very friendly guides. Good decision, especially for a rainy day. Very interesting and a good long tour underground and into the past. The lady who leads the tour is very kind and provides interesting stories during the "time travel". I think there are 600 steps down and up, you have to scramble through very narrow passages, so it is not recommended for claustrophobics. On the other hand, I recommend to everyone else to pay attention, to draw heads! Amazing to see. We had to take the german tour because for the English one we had to wait 2 hours. Lucky there was a man who could explain some things Well guided tour that gives a good impression of what mining was like in the medieval times. Should I ever not look forward to going to my job, I will think of this place and then be happy to go to work. Top!! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites.