Stein: Public Guided Tour of the “Alte Mine” Museum｜Germany

Experience Faber-Castell!

At its headquarters in Stein, the long-established Faber-Castell company offers exciting opportunities for visitors: Faber-Castell Castle, the production of wood-cased pencils, the “Alte Mine” museum, and a special tour on the theme of “The Castle as a Labor Camp.”

With meticulous attention to detail, the historic mine production facilities in Stein, near Nuremberg, have been transformed into a testament to fascinating industrial history. Across two floors, the unique aspects of lead mine production in the 19th and 20th centuries come to life. The building on the west bank of the Rednitz River, dating from 1848, is a listed historic monument and forms an intricate ensemble of levels and rooms from different periods.