The Granary in Cadipietra in the Valle Aurina retraces the history of mining in the valle Aurina
Image gallery: South Tyrol Mining Museum in a granary
In the early 15th century, mineral searchers combed Tyrol with a dowsing twig to identify the most suitable spots for mineral extraction and one mine was built in Predoi. This village was particularly appreciated for its high-quality copper. The work of the miners was extremely dangerous and harmful for. As they had to face many hazardous situations at work, the miners used to pray frequently which is why they supported the construction of numerous churches and chapels. Hardly any other job has such a high number of patron saints as theirs.
In the mid-15th century Cadipietra became the administrative centre of the mine of Predoi. Tools, raw materials and grain were stored in the warehouse of the mine and often workers were paid with grain instead of money. The so-called "Kornkasten" (granary) dates back to 1700. Following the shutdown of the mine of Predoi in 1893 the building was left abandoned for several years before being turned into the Provincial Mining museum which was inaugurated in 2000.
Most of the exhibited objects were once part of a private collection of the Counts of Enzenberg. The family then donated them to the province of Bolzano which made them accessible for the public. The museum is situated near the parish church of Cadipietra.
Please note: the museum reopens on 1 April 2026.
Contact info
- Via Klausberg / Klausbergstrasse 103 - 39030 - Cadipietra/Valle Aurina - Steinhaus/Ahrntal
- +39 0474 651043
- cadipietra@museominiere.it
Admission
single admission to the permanent and special exhibitions:
€ 7.00 adults
€ 5.00 students and apprentices (under 27 years)
€ 5.00 young people (from 16 years)
€ 5.00 people with disabilities
€ 5.00 seniors 65+
€ 5.00 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 3.50 children and young people (7-15 years)
free for children up to 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 14.00 2 adults with children under 16 years
€ 7.00 1 adult with children under 16 years
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guided tour through the exhibitions (plus admission fee):
€ 7.00 families and groups (up to 14 persons, per person)
€ 5.00 families and groups (15 and more persons, per person)
€ 4.00 school classes (per person)
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Adventure Gallery (combined ticket with the Location Predoi):
€ 16.00 adults
€ 12.00 students and apprentices (under 27 years)
€ 12.00 young people (from 16 years)
€ 12.00 people with disabilities
€ 12.00 seniors 65+
€ 12.00 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 8.00 children and young people (7-15 years)
free for children up to 6 years
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combined ticket - family ticket:
€ 32.00 2 adults with children under 16 years
€ 16.00 1 adult with children under 16 years
More information
The Mining Museum - Location Cadipietra stays open every year from mid-April to early November, Monday rest day (except on public holidays). It remains closed in winter.
Season start 2025 on April 15.
