Innerferrera Mining Museum

In the Schamsertal valley, in the areas of Ferrera, Schams and the Vorderer Rheinwald, there are deposits of raw materials that have helped the valley communities achieve a certain prosperity for centuries. The first documented mention of ore mining dates back to 1605, but it can be assumed that people were already exploiting the ore deposits much earlier.

The Hinterrhein Ore Mines Association has been in existence since December 13, 2009 and has set itself the goal of preserving the existing and presumed historical witnesses to ore mining, making them accessible to the interested public and coordinating the research, preservation and maintenance of the historical facilities.

Special exhibition Gruoba 1866 cable car station
Let yourself be transported 150 years into the past. Find out how the English mined in Val Ferrera and the significance of the first cable car in Graubünden. 

Guided tours

Mining history in Val Ferrera - tour of the museum and contemporary witnesses
Only on request! There is a guided tour through the mining museum in Innerferrera and to the contemporary witnesses in the Schmelzi near Ausserferrera.

Excursion to the Alp Taspegn silver mines
Every Wednesday from July to mid-September, there is a guided tour of the former ore and silver mines. Drive by jeep to Alp Taspegn, followed by a short hike to the entrance to the mine. Further information can be found in the Viamala events calendar.

Mining hike to the ore tunnels on Ursera
Only on request! A steep hike from the Schmelzi near Ausserferrera up to the disused ore tunnels on Ursera. Good footwear and surefootedness are required for this challenging tour.

Detailed information on the guided tours can be found in our calendar of events! Registration is required for all guided tours (limited number of places). Individual guided tours are available for groups on all days of the week on request, including full-day tours of the silver mines.