History and context
Guido Mine was founded in 1855. The Queen Louise Adit presents another part of Zabrze’s mining heritage, connected with historic workings and mine drainage. Both belong to the Coal Mining Museum, but their visitor routes and starting points are not interchangeable.
Take a closer look
Choose a route with the whole group’s comfort in mind. Check stairs, underground conditions, minimum age and available languages. Leave time to listen: a technical detail becomes more meaningful when connected to a person’s working life.
Before your visit
Check hours, tickets, access, accessibility and guided-tour languages with the site’s custodian. The external sources below may not be available in your chosen language.
Sources and further reading
Sources checked: 4 October 2026.