Schaubergwerk Museum Oberzeiring — Attraction in Pölstal

By early historical finds, the silver mining in this area in the upper Pölstal already around 1000 BC. Be detected. Oberzeiring with the former largest silver mine of Styria was first documented in 1265 and 1279 raised to the market. Oberzeiring was famous for its significant silver 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 silver "Zeyringer Pfennig". The market was until 1663 also the seat of the mountain court.

In the Erzberg in Zeiringen one of the most important silver 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 silver 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...

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,...

Een bezoek aan deze bezienswaardigheid kun je bijna niet voorbij laten gaan. In een prachtig klein dorpje een bezoek gebracht aan een voormalig zilvermijn. Met een gids een tour door de mijn gemaakt. De rondleiding is in het Duits, wat door het dialect soms lastig te volgen is. Mooi om te zien hoe men eeuwen onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden heeft moeten werken. Raadzaam om goede schoenen te dragen. Vanwege het water en vocht kan het er vrij glad zijn. Ook is het raadzaam, als je de mijn wilt betreden, dit alleen te doen als je goed ter been bent. Je moet klimmen en dalen, door zeer smalle en lage gangetjes. Voor sommigen een uitdaging dus... In de mijn is het een constante 8 graden. Dus een trui en of jas is zeker geen overbodige luxe. De tour van ongeveer een uur was zeker de moeite waard. Parkeren kun je in het dorpje. Aan het eind van de tour kom je nog in een soort museum en winkeltje, waar je verschillende soorten...