Discover Bexbach

Bexbach brings mining history to life in several places: in the museum, on the greened Monte Barbara spoil heap, and along trails to mining relics. There is also a historic railway station ensemble and the flower garden with a playground. This makes it possible to plan a stay combining industrial heritage, outdoor activities and a dedicated play area for families.

Mining history at the museum

The Saarland Mining Museum in Bexbach was founded in 1934 and is housed in Hindenburg Tower. Visitors can see original exhibits on five floors of the museum tower. Underground, an extensive model mine illustrates the development of mining in Saarland and showcases old and new extraction techniques. The underground facility was extensively expanded in 1957 and 1986. A visit thus combines exhibits in the tower with a demonstration of mining methods in the model mine.

Monte Barbara and mining trails

Monte Barbara is a greened spoil heap dating from the mining era. It is topped by an eight-metre-high statue of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. The Monte Barbara Trail features an app-based audio tour, with stops covering the lives and work of former miners. If you would like to use the digital tour, check the current availability of the app audio tour in advance.

The Höcherberg mining trail network comprises four day hikes as well as the spoil-heap loop; the trails pass through meadows and forests to mining heritage sites in Bexbach. A shared marking system with route logos and signposts marks the routes. This makes it possible to explore mining history not only in the museum, but also outdoors. Check current trail conditions before setting out.

More things to see in Bexbach

The Bexbach Flower Garden offers a different reason to visit: it has a playground for families with children. The Bexbach Cultural Railway Station adds a historic touch. The entire station ensemble is listed in the Saarpfalz District heritage register. The station was inaugurated on 25 August 1849 as a border and transfer station to Prussia. Those wishing to include Bexbach’s transport history alongside its mining heritage will find a clearly dated point of reference here.

A practical base for your stay

Bexbach offers motorhome travellers a motorhome site with level pitches. Marked hiking and cycling routes run nearby, and the town centre is a ten-minute walk away. Facilities include toilets as well as service and waste-disposal options. This is a practical base option for guests travelling by motorhome. If you are looking for a different type of accommodation, you can use your planned activities—such as a museum visit, hikes or time in the town centre—as a guide when choosing where to stay.

More highlights in the Saarpfalz District

Other places in the Saarpfalz District have their own distinctive attractions. The Gollenstein near Blieskastel is around 5,000 years old and is considered one of Germany’s oldest cultural monuments. Individual visitors can explore the Schlossberg Caves in Homburg across three levels; check the current visitor regulations before your visit. The European Cultural Park Bliesbruck-Reinheim is home to a reconstructed, accessible burial mound of the Princess of Reinheim. These examples offer historical themes different from Bexbach’s mining history.

Discover more destinations: Gersheim, Mandelbachtal, Blieskastel, Wolfersheim, Herbitzheim, Kirkel, Sankt Ingbert, Homburg.

For the main travel overview: Saarpfalz District.