Images of Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum
Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum and its collection
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The Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum in Borken, located in the Schwalm-Eder district of northern Hesse, offers a unique insight into the mining operations that were once carried out in the Borken lignite mining area. The museum is designed as an 'Experience Above and Below Ground', providing valuable knowledge about coal and energy. The focus is on the underground and above-ground extraction of lignite, its use, and the handling of the post-mining landscape.
Exhibition Areas and Activities for Children
The museum has a total of four exhibition areas, providing a comprehensive experience for all visitors. For children aged 6 to 14, specially designed 'playful experience areas' and experimental workshops are available. These areas allow children to go on a discovery journey through the history of coal and energy in an age-appropriate and experience-oriented way. This makes the museum a great destination for families with children.
Theme Park and Visitor Train
The 3.5-hectare theme park on the outskirts of Borken is a key part of the museum experience. It illustrates how lignite was mined in open-cast mining and used for power generation. Visitors can see drilling equipment, bucket wheel and bucket chain excavators, as well as power plant boilers and turbines demonstrated 'in action'. Historical film sequences also convey an impression of earlier mining activity. On Sundays or on request, there is the opportunity for tours with the visitor train, providing a unique perspective on the site.
Lignite Circular Trail
The 32-kilometer long lignite circular trail is another highlight for visitors. It leads right into the post-mining landscape and connects the museum locations and the Borken lake landscape with 20 former operating sites of the Borken district. This trail allows visitors to follow the traces of passing industrial culture by bike or on foot. The route takes you past heaps, open-cast mining residual holes, newly created lakes, and recultivated areas, offering a unique perspective on the region's history and transformation.
DEBergbaugeschichte - Besucherstollen
DEBesucherstollen des Hessischen Braunkohle Bergbaumuseums
Science & Technology History & Anthropology Industrial heritage Children Open air
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#33 History & Anthropology in Hesse
#13 Science & Technology in Hesse
#10 Children's museums in Hesse
#11 Industrial & heritage museums in Hesse
#1 Open air museums in Hesse
#55 Children's museums in Germany
#159 Industrial & heritage museums in Germany
#53 Open air museums in Germany
#158 Children's museums in Europe
#127 Open air museums in Europe