Visitor rules Samson Mine
1. By purchasing a ticket or participating in a public event, participants agree to comply with all provisions of these visitor regulations.
2. The instructions of the tour guide must be followed at all times.
3. The Samson Mine is visited as a group. If you leave the group, you must notify the tour guide.
4. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are recommended.
5. Please do not touch exhibits that are not intended to be touched.
6. Persons taller than 1.60 m must walk bent over for a short section of the tunnel.
7. Dogs may be brought along on request. The owner is responsible for the dog.
8. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the mine, in the buildings, and directly in front of them (fire alarm system).
9. Please dispose of waste in the designated containers.
10. The operator is not liable for any soiling or damage to clothing.
11. The ascent from the tunnel is not gritted in winter. Please use the handrail. Use of the ascent on your own risk,
12. Persons who are obviously under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances are not permitted to take part in a guided tour. Persons who disrupt or endanger museum operations or damage the museum's reputation through their behavior may be excluded from visiting the museum. This also applies to violations of these visitor regulations. The admission fee will not be refunded.
13. Filming and photography for private use is permitted, provided that the personal rights of third parties are respected. Commercial filming requires approval and is subject to a fee; it must be registered in advance of the visit.
14. By participating in a public event, guests and participants agree that photos and videos of the event may be published on the Grube Samson ensemble's website, on social networks, or in its own print documentation.
15. Legal guardians and persons responsible for supervision (teachers, caregivers, etc.) must fulfill their duty of supervision for minors throughout the entire museum visit.
16. The use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations is prohibited under Section 86a of the German Criminal Code (StGB). Symbols include flags, badges, uniform items, slogans, and forms of greeting, as well as those that are confusingly similar to them.
Visitor rules Catharina Neufang Mine
1. By purchasing a ticket or participating in a public event, participants agree to all provisions of these visitor regulations and confirm that they are physically and mentally fit enough to take part in the tour. Minimum age 10 years.
2. The instructions of the tour guide must be followed at all times.
3. The mine is visited as a group. If you leave the group, you must notify the tour guide. The maximum group size is 15 people.
4. Sturdy shoes are required, and warm clothing is recommended.
5. Helmets must be worn in the facility. Helmets and flashlights will be issued before the tour begins and must be returned after the tour.
6. In the facility, visitors must climb approximately 6 meters using a ladder.
7. Many specially protected animal species live in this mine, such as bats, fire salamanders, cave spiders, and others. All guests are required to enter the mine with the utmost care and to protect the flora and fauna. Animals and habitats such as cocoons must not be touched or disturbed.
8. Pets are generally not allowed in the facility.
9. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the mine and in front of the entrances.
10. Please dispose of waste in the containers provided.
11. The operator is not liable for any soiling or damage to clothing.
12. Persons who are clearly under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances are not permitted to take part in a guided tour. Persons who disrupt or endanger museum operations or damage the museum's reputation through their behavior may be excluded from visiting the museum. This also applies to violations of these visitor regulations. The admission fee will not be refunded.
13. Filming and photography for private use are permitted, provided that the personal rights of third parties are respected. Commercial filming requires a permit and is subject to a fee; it must be registered in advance of a visit. Photography is only permitted without flash.
14. By participating in a public event, guests and participants agree that photos and videos of the event may be published on the Grube Samson ensemble's website, on social networks, or in its own print documentation.
15. Legal guardians and persons responsible for supervision (teachers, caregivers, etc.) must fulfill their duty of supervision for minors throughout the entire tour and on the way to and from the museum.
16. The use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations is prohibited under Section 86a of the German Criminal Code (StGB). Symbols include flags, badges, uniform items, slogans, and forms of greeting, as well as those that are confusingly similar to them.