Amethyst Welt

Museum Maissau, Lower Austria, Austria
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What to expect

Amethyst Welt is a unique destination that offers a world of adventure for the whole family. Visitors can delve into the magical world of precious stones and see the world's largest exposed amethyst vein. The site features a show mine, a gemstone house with fascinating minerals from all continents, an amethyst treasure mine where visitors can dig for the purple gemstone themselves, and a weatherproof gold panning facility. The extensive adventure playground with an animal adventure forest and a themed garden provide an exciting day out for young and old. Families can also enjoy the Amethyst Café and Austria's largest gemstone store. The amethyst park offers a great place to refuel and recharge batteries, with special recharging points and a convivial atmosphere

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Lower Austria with children: Discover the top 10 destinations

Lower Austria with children: Discover the top 10 destinations
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Amethyst Welt and explored the Amethyststollen. The children participated in a Rätselrallye and had fun at the Abenteuerspielplatz. They also searched for Edelsteinen in the Schatzgräberfeld and found treasures in the Goldwaschanlage

Highlights: Nunu and Schmusa even discovered their own Amethysts! It's a great place for the whole family ✨