Entrance to the Markus-Stollen mine near St. Anton am Arlberg – historic timber-framed tunnel surrounded by rocks and forest greenery.

The Gand Mine

On the hunt for ore

‘Glück auf!’ is the motto of the Gand mine, where history comes alive and long buried secrets are revealed. You’ll embark on a historical journey into another world and another time, and learn about the life of the miners and everyday life in an ore mine. In the Gand Mine, with its centuries-old history, you’ll find interesting information about geology, the search for ore, the mining and separation of the ore and its further processing. The circular hiking trail to the mine leads to an exciting adventure for the whole family.

You’ll find the mine in the district of Gand, above St. Jakob am Arlberg. According to recent findings, ore was already being mined here in the 15th and 16th centuries. Discovered by an amateur hobby archaeologist, the old galleries have been recreated to the true originals, and allow visitors to take a journey through time. The Knåppa hole and the Markus gallery, once the miners' workplace, are now open again, as are the three mining buildings, where you can experience history at first hand and learn more about the hard and dangerous work that was done here.

Bergbau Gand website bergbau-gand.at
Outdoor information board about the historic Gand mining area in St. Anton am Arlberg, featuring photos of a tunnel, a geologist with a helmet, and hikers on the themed trail.
Opening hours Daily from spring to autumn
Entry price 3 € (free entry with the Mobility Card and the Summer Card Premium)
Website bergbau-gand.at extern
Telephone +43 5446 22690
Tour with Guide

Opening Hours 13.06.-04.10.2026
Thursday, 16.00 hrs
Prices Adult € 10,00 | Child € 6,00
Booking on request! [click here]
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Blick aus einem historischen Bergwerksstollen mit Lichtreflexionen im Wasser. / View from a historic mining tunnel with light reflections in the water.
Kleiner Stolleneingang im Wald mit Holzverkleidung und Schlägel-und-Eisen-Symbol. / Small wooden mine entrance in the forest with hammer and pick symbol.
Beschilderung beim Bergbau Gand in St. Jakob am Arlberg / Signposting at the Gand mine in St. Jakob am Arlberg
Niedriger Eingang eines mit Steinen eingefassten Bergwerksstollens. / Low entrance of a stone-lined mining tunnel.
Große Informationstafel mit Grafiken zur Geschichte des Gander Bergbaus. / Large information board with graphics on the history of Gand mining.
Sitzbank auf einem Waldweg entlang der historischen Bergbauanlage. / Wooden bench along the historic mining trail in the forest.
Kleiner Stolleneingang im Wald mit Holzverkleidung und Schlägel-und-Eisen-Symbol. / Small wooden mine entrance in the forest with hammer and pick symbol.
Blick aus einem historischen Bergwerksstollen mit Lichtreflexionen im Wasser. / View from a historic mining tunnel with light reflections in the water.
Kleiner Stolleneingang im Wald mit Holzverkleidung und Schlägel-und-Eisen-Symbol. / Small wooden mine entrance in the forest with hammer and pick symbol.
Beschilderung beim Bergbau Gand in St. Jakob am Arlberg / Signposting at the Gand mine in St. Jakob am Arlberg
Niedriger Eingang eines mit Steinen eingefassten Bergwerksstollens. / Low entrance of a stone-lined mining tunnel.
Große Informationstafel mit Grafiken zur Geschichte des Gander Bergbaus. / Large information board with graphics on the history of Gand mining.
Sitzbank auf einem Waldweg entlang der historischen Bergbauanlage. / Wooden bench along the historic mining trail in the forest.
Kleiner Stolleneingang im Wald mit Holzverkleidung und Schlägel-und-Eisen-Symbol. / Small wooden mine entrance in the forest with hammer and pick symbol.