Hello exploring people!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure beneath the surface! Join us for the Mining Exploration Tour, an exclusive opportunity for students to experience the world of mining up close.
Step into the boots of real mining professionals as you explore mining sites, witness cutting-edge extraction technology, and learn how minerals power our everyday lives. From geology and engineering to sustainability and safety, you’ll see first hand how miners worked back in the day.
📅 When? Saturday 01.11.2025 , approx. 08:00 - 18:00
📍 Meeting point: Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Cost:
- ESNcard holders: 22 CHF
- Exchange students without ESNcard: 27.5 CHF
- Non-Exchange students: 30 CHF
What to expect:
guided 2 hour Mining tour
transportation included
Requirements:
- Normal fitness and good physical condition are required, e.g. no heart problems or severe claustrophobia.
- You do not need to be free from vertigo!
- There are solid, slanted ladders ranging from 2 to 6 meters.
- You will need: sturdy, closed footwear and warm outdoor clothing!
- Professional mining equipment is provided on loan: helmet, electric mine lamp, and gloves.