Hagenburg Mining Museum Weser Shaft

Opened in 1997, the Bergbaumuseum Hagenburg Schacht Weser brings the fascinating era of regional mining vividly to life. The former Schacht Weser, first developed in 1910, once reached impressive depths of up to 1,400 metres to extract valuable potash salts. Today, this industrial heritage site has been transformed into a museum that reveals the challenges, innovations and human stories behind the mining industry. Visitors can explore authentic artefacts from the active mining period and gain an insight into the daily routines of miners who worked under remarkable conditions far below the earth’s surface. Guided tours through the exhibition offer a captivating blend of technical knowledge and personal anecdotes, illustrating how mining shaped both the local landscape and community life. Suitable for families, school classes, and group visits, the museum provides an educational yet inspiring journey through one of Lower Saxony’s most formative industrial chapters. It is an ideal all-weather destination that combines history, technology and culture in an engaging and accessible way.