The Treasure Chamber presents precious stones, meteorites and magnificent as well as large-sized samples from all over the world. This tour may be ideal if you are short on time.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

You are interested in Chinese fluorites or African vanadinite samples? During this tour, you choose one continent and we show you their loveliest treasures.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Get to know the most beautiful minerals from the most important discovery sites in Germany. How were they formed? Who mined them? Why were they collected? Discover Germany’s treasures within 60 minutes in the Mineralogical Collection Germany in the Krügerhaus.

Number of participants: for up to 15
Place:  Mineralogical Collection of Germany in the Krügerhaus

"Around the World in 60 Minutes" is the shortened version of the guided tour "Around the World in 90 Minutes" and shows the beauty and diversity of minerals from around the world.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

What treasures are hidden in our homeland? Where are the most famous mineral discovery sites and what makes them so special? Learn more about Saxon minerals, their deposits as well as the close link with the history of Saxony and the mining industry until today. This tour takes place at the Mineralogical Collection Germany at the Krügerhaus.

Number of participants: for up to 15
Place:  Mineralogical Collection of Germany in the Krügerhaus

Get to know the most beautiful minerals from the most important discovery sites in Germany. How were they formed? Who mined them? Why were they collected? Discover Germany’s treasures within 90 minutes in the Mineralogical Collection Germany at the Krügerhaus.

fee: 45.00 € plus entrance of 5.00 €/person (more than 10 people)
Number of participants: for up to 15
Place:  Mineralogical Collection of Germany in the Krügerhaus

This is an entertaining as well as history-charged round tour of the exhibition from A for Ausstellungskonzept’ (exhibition concept) to Z for ‘Zepterquarz’ (sceptre quartz). This guide gives an overview of the most beautiful exhibits from every continent, the origin of the exhibition, the changeful past of Freudenstein Castle and the collector’s passion.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Not available in german.

Not available in german.

 What distinguishes the captivation of minerals? Why do they overwhelm and surprise us with so many different colours and shapes? What causes those colours and shapes? At the end of this guided tour you will understand the science behind this beauty.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

A special programme has been developed in order to present the beauty and variety of minerals to blind people and visually impaired people. So, it is not only possible to touch stones but also to smell and to hear them. In addition, there are elucidations on crystal faces and the development as well as use of minerals.

Number of participants: for up to 15
Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Detergents, TV, car … What do those things have in common? They contain minerals. This exciting tour explains what minerals those are, how they are processed and what characteristics they take advantage of. You will see your daily grind with new eyes.

Number of participants: for up to 15
Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Not available in german.

What was the social meaning of individual jewels? Who was allowed to wear which jewels? Why are diamonds seen as the most precious jewels worldwide and what is a carat? And how are jewels extracted and processed? This tour also brings you to the treasure chamber, where you can gaze at the most beautiful raw gems and jewellery.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

If you participate in this activity, you have to listen very carefully during the guided tour, because, directly after the tour, you will have to use either your knowledge or your gut feeling. You need to outdo the opposing team in answering exciting questions and gathering as many points as possible. The correct solution is revealed through small, interesting experiments.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Minerals are fascinating to look at, and occur in the most bizarre shapes. Just as with cumulonimbus clouds in a blue summer sky, you can discover the most amazing things in the shapes of minerals, for example, melons, fried eggs, French fries, a crown and even a throne. Each team has to find given objects in the display cases. A few little tips will help you along the way... The winning team will be awarded with an attractive mineral.

Fee: 70.00 € plus entrance of 8.00 €/person (more than 10 people)
Number of participants: for up to 20
Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle

Expert talk between specialists – a guided tour with a scientist or the curator of the exhibition, Andreas Massanek.

Place: terra mineralia in Freudenstein Castle