The tunnel
The Garnet Tunnel is home to the only accessible garnet vein in Europe – a real highlight for anyone who wants to experience the sparkling gemstone in its natural environment!
It is a fascinating journey through the 300-meter-long tunnel – a path full of history, geology and secrets that allows you to experience the world of garnet up close.
A mysterious underground lake, a sparkling starry sky and impressive layers of garnet that run through the tunnel – all of this is magically staged.
KURTI´S TIP:
DRESS WARMLY
Brrr… It’s only 8-10 degrees Celsius in the Karfunkelstollen – so you better take a jacket with you!
Let this journey into the interior of the earth be an unforgettable experience!
Immerse yourself in the magical world of garnet and explore the mystical mine – a unique place where history, geology and mystery meet.
EVENT-LOCATION
The Garnet Tunnel also transforms into an extraordinary event location – a backdrop that provides a magical and incomparable setting for cultural events and weddings.
Are you planning an unforgettable event in the magical Garnet Mine? Then get in touch with us – we look forward to hearing from you!
Adventure Worlds in the Granatium
Garnet Museum
The exhibition takes you on an exciting journey into the world of garnet. You will experience the history of this fascinating stone up close!
The tunnel
The 300 m long tunnel takes you into the underground home of the gemstone. Discover a crystal-clear lake and impressive veins of pyrite and garnet – a real adventure!
The mining area
The mining area is the highlight of the Granatium. Here, everything you have heard and seen before comes to life – with the right tools, you can even uncover gemstones from the rock!
The garnet room
In the garnet room, you will find a room whose walls are covered with wafer-thin slabs of garnet stone. Feel the energy of the garnet gemstone, a symbol of love and passion: light and music play with your emotions, and the red color and beauty of the mineral touch the senses.