Blegny-Mine
Blegny-Mine
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Located between Liège and Maastricht, Blegny-Mine is one of the four authentic coal mines in Europe with underground galleries accessible for the visitors through the original shaft. Situated at – 30 and – 60 metres, they allow a complete discovery of the process of coal extraction.
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Marc P
Thimister-Clermont, Belgium409 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
I'll start with what's mad.
Having booked 4 places via the website to visit the mine this Saturday, March 8th at 3:30 pm, I noticed when I arrived an hour earlier that the display of activities was relatively poorly done, if not absent... and that it was impossible to guess where to go for the visit...
After wandering in the park for half an hour, I finally retreated to the souvenir shop... to discover that the meeting place was precisely there... information given by 2 ladies, not motivated to help me... and to whom I pointed out the absence of signs...
A few tens of minutes later, return to the same place and we queue for the visit, with my precious QR codes provided the day before by the site...
The same lady (sic! who had not given me any advice or asked any questions thirty minutes earlier) does not return to the reception counter... to foolishly receive a card written manually following my reservation... and to push the nail, her colleague pointed out that I had arrived very late... We dream! Such a lack of responsiveness borders... on C4 or rather retirement...
I stop there my bad mood.
The visit, lasting more than an hour and a half, was a treat. A motivated, competent, caring guide with all participants (mainly children, sometimes turbulent...)
Bravo, a real discovery! A look back at our history ❤️.
To do without hesitation! But, given the purpose of the visit, even if children under 6 do not pay... they have nothing to do there. I estimate at least 8 years, or even 10 years to have the maturity necessary to follow this magnificent (and sometimes noisy 🤣) experience.
Congratulations to our guide! This lady is really on top. It is thanks to her that I give an EXCELLENT opinion, and especially not thanks to the welcome 😡.
For the other activities, a nice playground accessible to all for free... and which allows us to relax on the terrace of the brewery while watching them.
Having booked 4 places via the website to visit the mine this Saturday, March 8th at 3:30 pm, I noticed when I arrived an hour earlier that the display of activities was relatively poorly done, if not absent... and that it was impossible to guess where to go for the visit...
After wandering in the park for half an hour, I finally retreated to the souvenir shop... to discover that the meeting place was precisely there... information given by 2 ladies, not motivated to help me... and to whom I pointed out the absence of signs...
A few tens of minutes later, return to the same place and we queue for the visit, with my precious QR codes provided the day before by the site...
The same lady (sic! who had not given me any advice or asked any questions thirty minutes earlier) does not return to the reception counter... to foolishly receive a card written manually following my reservation... and to push the nail, her colleague pointed out that I had arrived very late... We dream! Such a lack of responsiveness borders... on C4 or rather retirement...
I stop there my bad mood.
The visit, lasting more than an hour and a half, was a treat. A motivated, competent, caring guide with all participants (mainly children, sometimes turbulent...)
Bravo, a real discovery! A look back at our history ❤️.
To do without hesitation! But, given the purpose of the visit, even if children under 6 do not pay... they have nothing to do there. I estimate at least 8 years, or even 10 years to have the maturity necessary to follow this magnificent (and sometimes noisy 🤣) experience.
Congratulations to our guide! This lady is really on top. It is thanks to her that I give an EXCELLENT opinion, and especially not thanks to the welcome 😡.
For the other activities, a nice playground accessible to all for free... and which allows us to relax on the terrace of the brewery while watching them.
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Written 8 March 2025
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Marleen B
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
With our son from 7 to 1 Aug visited the mine. Reserved on the website. Here it is clearly indicated at what time and tour in the NL is given. Ample parking space. Guided tour took just under 2 hours. Guide was incredibly kind, told with great knowledge and enthusiasm. Plenty of room for questions. We had a great day!
* With discount code we paid 34 euros.
* Guided tour is mainly a lot of listening, if you have children with less patience this might be a bit difficult (there is also a playground, so exercise after the tour is fine).
* We had lunch in the restaurant next door. Little shabby appearance, but friendly staff, quickly helped and good food!
* With discount code we paid 34 euros.
* Guided tour is mainly a lot of listening, if you have children with less patience this might be a bit difficult (there is also a playground, so exercise after the tour is fine).
* We had lunch in the restaurant next door. Little shabby appearance, but friendly staff, quickly helped and good food!
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Written 2 August 2024
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Sylv B
40 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Superb visit of this old mine which is no longer in operation of course. I advise you to visit and especially to descend at least once in your life in an old coal mine. The working conditions and the danger that the miners were taking are becoming apparent.
The tour is very interesting and lasts about 1h30.
The tour is very interesting and lasts about 1h30.
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Written 29 October 2024
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PV
Eindhoven, The Netherlands180 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We had booked the Dutch tour. We got an explanation from a former miner. Unfortunately I forgot his name but because he worked in a mine himself he could tell very vividly and you really got a picture of what it must have been like. Really worth it. It took approximately 2 hours
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Written 9 December 2024
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Explore11645844480
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Business
The excursion I took with my internship class was really fun. We had Michel for the mine tour, he really explained all the concepts of the mine well and gave us a great time. Although some did not listen much and/or were afraid, they all decided to visit the Blegny mine. For the visit to the slag heap, we had Gary who explained to us very well how it works and how the slag heap was created. Even though the children were more difficult in the afternoon, they also retained everything. They all enjoyed the visit.
Written 23 April 2024
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Philippe C
Saint Symphorien le Chateau, France90 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A descent to 30 then 60 meters in a real mine. Great Guide. Almost 2 hours really unforgettable visit. You realize that working conditions were terrible for those who worked there in the 19th and early 20th century.
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Written 25 July 2024
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Navigator55156081538
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
I recommend the guide Maryline, although young, she has a real passion for the history of the mine and takes you back to it as if you were there.
It was very interesting and we didn't notice the time passing.
Free parking a plus.
Small park and walk around including the slag heap to do but there is no guide for the walk.
Otherwise, the little tractor train that takes a tour of the surrounding area is popular with children.
And a reasonably priced snack brasserie.
In short, a not ruinous and rewarding outing.
It was very interesting and we didn't notice the time passing.
Free parking a plus.
Small park and walk around including the slag heap to do but there is no guide for the walk.
Otherwise, the little tractor train that takes a tour of the surrounding area is popular with children.
And a reasonably priced snack brasserie.
In short, a not ruinous and rewarding outing.
Written 26 August 2023
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Síle L
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
I had planned to visit the Blegny mine with my friend last weekend and I was very eager to do so. We had planned a guided tour at 4 p.m. Unfortunately, our train was delayed and we could not participate in the tour. I emailed in advance to apologize, but have not received any response to date. I spent 32 euros on my tickets and those of my friend and I do not know if I will ever be able to get them back. This is a shame because this situation could have been easily resolved by offering me a place on another guided tour or by refunding the cost of our tickets. The lack of communication and organization on this occasion makes me reluctant to visit this mine in the future, and I would certainly not recommend it to other visitors for this reason.
I was supposed to visit the Blegny mine with my friend last weekend and was very much looking forward to it. Unfortunately our train was delayed and we were unable to attend the tour. I emailed ahead of time with my apologies but to date have received no response. I spent €32 on mine and my friend's tickets and am unsure whether or not I will ever get this back. It's a shame as this situation could easily have been resolved by offering me a spot on another guided tour or reimbursing the cost of our tickets. The lack of communication and organisation on this occasion makes me reluctant to visit this mine in the future, and I would certainly not recommend it to other visitors for this reason.
I was supposed to visit the Blegny mine with my friend last weekend and was very much looking forward to it. Unfortunately our train was delayed and we were unable to attend the tour. I emailed ahead of time with my apologies but to date have received no response. I spent €32 on mine and my friend's tickets and am unsure whether or not I will ever get this back. It's a shame as this situation could easily have been resolved by offering me a spot on another guided tour or reimbursing the cost of our tickets. The lack of communication and organisation on this occasion makes me reluctant to visit this mine in the future, and I would certainly not recommend it to other visitors for this reason.
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Written 11 November 2024
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Olivier L
13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Really great visit. The museum part, free to visit, is very rich and highlighted in an educational way but the must is the fantastic guided tour by top guides. The icing on the cake is the canteen, very pleasant with top-notch service and dishes that will suit everyone (except perhaps diet lovers). Highly recommended excursion with children or young teenagers in particular.
Written 3 August 2023
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S T
10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
An unmissable place, with the mine that you visit, the slag heap, the museum, etc. The family visit (4 and 8 years old) is impressive (descent into a real mine cage at 60 m) but above all the guide is fascinating and moving: she operates the machines, shows us all the work in the mine but above all we tells with anecdotes the very hard life of miners. A highly recommended visit!
Written 23 August 2023
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comment cela se passe pour les personne à mobilité réduite?
Written 3 April 2015
Blegny-Mine
Blegny, Belgium
Bonjour, désolé tout d'abord de vous répondre si tard. En ce qui concerne les personnes à mobilité réduite, il est tout à fait possible de visiter la mine pour autant que ce ne soit pas une chaise roulante électrique. Le parcours sera légèrement adapté pour cette personne (transfert par la cage de mine entre - 30 m et - 60 m avec l'aide d'une de nos hôtesses) et celle-ci devra également se faire aider pour circuler car le sol est recouvert de gravier.Nous vous demandons donc de bien vouloir nous avertir de la date de votre venue pour que nous puissions organiser la visite de cette personne dans les meilleures conditions possible.
Bien à vous.
Written 16 April 2015
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