Dive into the living history of coal at Blegny-Mine, a unique site in Belgium recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure!

Located between Liège and Maastricht, Blegny-Mine is one of the four genuine coal mines in Europe whose underground galleries are still accessible via the original shaft.

Experience an unforgettable descent: put on your jacket, adjust your helmet, and go down like the miners once did, 30 to 60 meters underground, to discover the fascinating world of coal extraction. The noise of the machines, the heat, the dust, and the solidarity of the Black Faces will immerse you in a moving and unforgettable human adventure.

Back at the surface, follow the complete journey of coal through the sorting and washing installations. Watch the culbuteurs, sieves, hoppers, and cage systems in action and understand the entire process, from raw mineral to ready-for-sale coal. A technical, immersive, and exciting discovery!

Continue your visit by exploring freely:

* The Mine Museum, located in Puits-Marie (1849), one of Belgium’s oldest mining buildings, retracing eight centuries of mining history.
* The slag heap and its biotope, with an audio guide explaining how nature has reclaimed these industrial landscapes.
* The tourist train ride, through the green countryside of the Pays de Herve, for a refreshing and scenic moment.

Together with three other major Walloon mining sites, Blegny-Mine proudly belongs to UNESCO’s World Heritage – a remarkable tribute to the skill and courage of Walloon miners.

Extend your day with family or friends: enjoy our friendly brasserie and restaurant, taste our regional cuisine and local beers, let the children have fun in the playgrounds, or challenge each other on our mini-golf course!

Blegny-Mine – more than a visit, an authentic and unforgettable experience in the heart of Belgian history.