Shadows & Light at the Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine
For the end of the year, plunge into the heart of the winter forest and let yourself be guided to the entrance of the Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines.
As soon as you take your first steps, the atmosphere changes: silence settles in, shadows stretch... and the Adventure begins.
Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you'll set off for around 4 hours of exploration (including at least 2 hours underground) in galleries dug out in the 16th century, lit only by the soft glow of candles. Each step plunges you a little deeper into the daily lives of miners of yesteryear, in an enchanting atmosphere of deep resonance and play of light.
At the halfway point, a gourmet welcome awaits you: a comforting hot drink and bredele will gently immerse you in the warm atmosphere of the festive season. A convivial moment to awaken your senses before going underground.
This immersive, sensory tour transports you into a world of its own, where the boundary between past and present becomes blurred.
It's a unique way to discover Alsace's mining heritage in a different way, with emotions, vivid stories and memories buried in the rock.
Experience a timeless exploration and let yourself be surprised by the evocative power of this authentic site. The Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine opens its doors to you for an unforgettable experience of underground magic and discovery! Book your underground adventure now!
Please note: this tour requires good physical condition!
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Average duration 2 hours
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Languages spoken French, English, German
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Difficulty Intermediate
From 21.12.2025 to 04.01.2026
Prices: €10 per child and €18 per adult
- Equipment provided by ASEPAM: helmet with light, raincoat and boots.
- Visit to the Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine
First departures at 2pm from the premises at 5, rue Kroeber Imlin in Sainte-marie-aux-Mines – come 10 minutes early for helmets and further tour information.
Tours on December 21, 23, 27, 29 2025 and January 2, 4 2026
- Immersive exploration of a mine by candlelight
- An exceptional setting in the heart of Alsace's mining heritage
- A tour accompanied by a passionate and experienced guide

L'Aventure des Mines (association ASEPAM)
For more than 35 years, the "Association Spéléologique pour l'Etude et la Protection des Anciennes Mines" (ASEPAM) has been working to preserve and promote the mining, geological and mineralogical heritage of the Val d'Argent. This mining history is retraced in the permanent exhibition "Les Chemins de l'Argent" presented at L'Aventure des Mines, the association's premises. Throughout the year, ASEPAM's organizers and volunteers offer visitors the opportunity to discover two silver mines: the Saint-Louis Eisenthür mine and the Gabe Gottes mine, two underground routes that were opened for mining in the 16th century and have been preserved just as the miners left them. Specific events are regularly organized (historical reenactment in May, special Christmas visits...), in addition to the archaeological work site taking place every year in July.
68160 Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines