Amethyst World Maissau: A Sparkling Gemstone Adventure
Explore Europe's largest amethyst vein at Amethyst World Maissau: a sparkling adventure for families with a show mine, gemstone house, and treasure hunts.
Discover Europe's largest amethyst deposit at Amethyst World Maissau, a unique attraction offering a show mine, gemstone house, and treasure hunting for the whole family. Just an hour's drive from Vienna, it's a sparkling adventure into the world of precious stones.
A brief summary to Amethyst world Maissau
- Horner Str. 36, 3712, AT
- +43295884840
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces, especially if you plan to explore the Amethyst Park or participate in the treasure hunt.
- The temperature in the show mine is around 16-18°C (61-64°F), so bring a light jacket or sweater.
- Consider purchasing a mining pass, especially if visiting with children, to dig for your own amethysts and take home a unique souvenir.
- Check the Amethyst World Maissau website for special events, workshops, and seasonal activities before your visit.
- Take advantage of the free parking available on-site for cars and buses.
Getting There
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Driving
Amethyst World Maissau is located at Horner Strasse 36, 3712 Maissau. From Vienna, take the A22 and S3 towards Horn, then follow the B4 to Maissau. A large parking lot for cars and buses is available directly at Amethyst World. Parking is free. E-charging stations are also available.
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Public Transport
Take a train from Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof, Heiligenstadt, or Spittelau to Limberg-Maissau station. From there, it's approximately 6 km to Amethyst World Maissau. Taxi Fox cab service is available from the station; pre-booking is recommended, especially for Sundays. A one-way trip costs around €24. Alternatively, take a bus to the "Maissau Am Berg" stop (1 km away, served weekdays) or the "Maissau Wiener Straße" stop (1.7 km away, served daily). Check the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR) website for bus schedules.
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