NATURPARK-PARTNER: Gipsbergwerk

Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen - The Schleitheim Gypsum Mine offers fascinating insights into the history of gypsum mining and the lives of the miners. During a visit, you can explore the historic site and learn about the importance of gypsum mining for the region.

The Schleitheim gypsum mine offers a fascinating insight into the region’s mining history. Deep underground, the tunnels and mining chambers bear witness to a time when gypsum was extracted and processed in Schleitheim and the surrounding area.

During a visit, interested visitors can explore the historic facilities and learn more about the miners’ work, the extraction methods of the time and the significance of gypsum mining for the region. The underground tunnels provide an authentic impression of the challenging conditions under which people used to work.

The gypsum mine is a special destination for anyone interested in history, geology and the region’s industrial development. The tour combines nature and culture, bringing a piece of regional history to life.

A visit to the Schleitheim gypsum mine is suitable for individuals, families and groups, and offers a varied way to discover the Schleitheim Valley and its history from a very special perspective.