Goberling, like the entire area around Stadtschlaining, has been a mining region since ancient times. During the time of Andreas Baumkircher, the founder of the town of Schlaining, various ores were mined in the 15th century. Mining was once a significant industry in Burgenland. For more than 200 years, antimony was mined in the area around Goberling. The discovery of antimony deposits is dated to the year 1744. It was used in industry, for example for brake linings, but also in medicine.
The focus at that time was on iron, copper, and silver. Actual mining began in the mid-19th century. At its peak, the antimony mine in Goberling employed about 160 workers. An entire region lived off and with mining. In 1990, the mine was closed for economic reasons. Today, nothing remains of the coal and antimony mines.
The memory of mining in the area is now preserved by the museum in Goberling. The last remnants of mining tools and various other memorabilia have found a place in the old Goberling cooling house. The collection provides insight and an overview of the work in the mine, which was quite hard.
The memory of mining in the area is now preserved by the museum in Goberling. The last remnants of mining tools and various other memorabilia have found a place in the old Goberling cooling house. The collection provides insight and an overview of the work in the mine, which was quite hard.
Guided tours only by prior arrangement!
Free entry to the Bergbaumuseum Goberling with the Burgenland Card.
Entrance fee without Burgenland Card: € 2,50