School trip to Blegny-Mine

Ride the cage down to 60 metres below ground at Blegny-Mine, one of only four genuine coal mines in Europe that can still be visited.

Destination: Blegny, Belgium
Type of trip: Heritage
Target group: Primary school (ages 9–12), secondary schools and vocational schools
Price: Price on request

About this school trip

Blegny-Mine is one of four authentic coal mines in Europe whose underground galleries can still be reached via the original shaft. Wearing a jacket and helmet, your pupils ride down in the cage to depths of 30 and 60 metres. There they discover how coal was extracted and experience the tough but fascinating world of the miners.

Back above ground, pupils follow the journey of the coal through the sorting and washing plants. Since 2012, Blegny-Mine has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with three other Walloon mining sites. Schools can choose from educational programmes and even an escape game, and the mining museum and the little tourist train round off the visit.

We would be delighted to take care of transport for you and your pupils to Blegny, close to Liège. With our comfortable coach and an experienced driver, your class travels safely and in a relaxed way to this remarkable heritage site.

Highlights

Descend to 60 metres below ground
UNESCO World Heritage since 2012
Educational programmes and escape game

Included

Return coach travel
Experienced driver

Not included

Entrance tickets
Food and drinks

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