Explore the Rich Heritage at Upper Harz Mining Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the center of Harz and head towards Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Use the B241 road and follow the signs for Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Continue on B241 until you reach the town. Once you are in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, look for the signs to the Upper Harz Mining Museum, which is located at Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld. There is parking available near the museum. Please note that there may be parking fees, so be prepared with some change.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Upper Harz Mining Museum via public transportation, take a train to the nearest major station, which is in Goslar. From Goslar, you can take a regional bus (Bus number 820) towards Clausthal-Zellerfeld. The bus will take approximately 40 minutes. Get off at the 'Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Oberharzer Bergwerksmuseum' stop, which is directly outside the museum. Be sure to check the bus schedule in advance for return times. A single bus fare is usually around €2.50-€3.50.

• Walking

  If you are already in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and prefer walking, the museum is accessible on foot from the town center. Simply head northwest on Marktstraße, then turn left onto Breite Straße, which leads directly to the museum in about a 15-20 minute walk. This is a great way to enjoy the local scenery along the way.