Stadt- und Bergbaumuseum Staßfurt: Entdeckung des Kalisalzes

## Brief Description

World history was made here: A chance discovery turned Staßfurt into a pioneer of potassium salt mining. The dramatic development culminated in the Staßfurt city lake.

## Description

They were searching for table salt but found potassium salt. Until World War I, Staßfurt held the world monopoly on potash. However, mining caused massive ground subsidence and ultimately the loss of much of the medieval old town. Since the ground movements continue to this day, rebuilding the town center was never possible. The long-standing wound was only healed as part of the International Building Exhibition. Since 2010, the city lake has covered the unusable areas of the former old town and, together with the surrounding parks, has restored the heart of Staßfurt.

City and mining history are closely linked here. Both are impressively presented in the historic Salzgrafenhaus through a permanent exhibition and changing special exhibitions. The original large equipment, once used for work above and below ground, is impressive and today conveys mining history in the open-air museum yard.

## Parking Information

Free parking is available at the train station on Gollnowstraße, about 250 meters away.

## Arrival Information

You can reach Staßfurt from the A14 via the Staßfurt exit on L73, then follow signs toward the city center.

## Public Transport

It’s a 250-meter walk from Staßfurt train station to the museum.

## Fees

Adults: 2.00 Euro

Reduced: 1.00 Euro

Family ticket: 4.00 Euro