Coal mine Käpfnach
Overview
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Intro
Equipped with a helmet and good shoes, this is a fun trip for the whole family and a chance to find out lots of interesting facts about the history of mining.
The mining museum located in the former coal repository provides visitors with a fascinating insight into the 100-year old mining tradition in Horgen-Käpfnach and also explains how coal is formed. There are films, display boards and exhibits of mining lamps, tool and fossils. This is followed by a 1.4 kilometer rail ride through the dark mining tunnel - a thrilling adventure for visitors of all ages!
How to get there:
S-Bahn Line 2 or 8, or by a Lake Zürich boat to Horgen, then by local bus No. 4 or No. 5 to the Käpfnach stop. It is also possible to take a ferry from Meilen to Horgen. The Museum is a 15-minute walk.
General information
| Season |
May - October
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| Time required |
2 to 4 hours (half day)
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| Suitable for children with age |
10 to 13 years, 14+ years
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| Weather |
Indoor
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| Category |
Education, Adventure
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Group & pricing information
| Language |
German, English, French, Italian
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Contact
Bergwerk Käpfnach
Postfach 27
8810
Horgen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)44 725 39 35
sekretariat@bergwerk-kaepfnach.ch
bergwerk-kaepfnach.ch
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