The guided tours of the Amethyst Tunnel and the Gemstone House each last 50 minutes. However, only a group tour is possible in the Edelsteinhaus. Because otherwise you can walk through independently.
Our attractions are the Amethyst Show Gallery and the Gemstone House. The Amethyst Show Gallery can only be visited with a guided tour. Guided tour times can be found here. The gemstone house can be visited independently. For the Treasure Digger's Field , you have to buy a Mining Card at the Mining Field Cash Office. Visits to the café, adventure playground and amethyst shop are free.
The guided tours of the Amethyst Tunnel and the Gemstone House each last 50 minutes. However, only a group tour is possible in the Edelsteinhaus. Because otherwise you can walk through independently.
If you come as an individual guest or family, no registration is necessary. You can find tour times for individual guests here. If you are coming with a group of 20 or more people, please register in advance by calling 02958/ 84840 or sending an e-mail to office@amethystwelt.at. Special offers for groups can be found here.
Guided tours for groups are also available in English or Czech by prior arrangement.
You can visit the gemstone house individually and take the knowledge tour "The secrets of gemstones" via cell phone app. The amethyst show gallery can only be visited with a guided tour.
Yes, you may take photographs of the entire site, with the exception of the special exhibitions. It is not permitted to photograph these exhibits in parts of the Gemstone House.
For a comfortable stay with us, it is best to plan at least 2 hours.
Yes, the Amethyst Café offers refreshments, coffee and cake, breakfast as well as hot and cold delicacies from the region.
We are happy to recommend our partner restaurants in Maissau and the surrounding area.
Groups are welcome at any time. If you would like to visit the attractions, please register in good time by telephone on 02958/ 84840 or by e-mail to office@amethystwelt.at. Special group offers can be found here.
The mining prices include taking along a maximum of "a handful" of amethysts per participant as well as the rental of the mining tools hammer, shovel and bucket. Amethyst digging can also take place in light rain. We recommend bringing rubber boots or a second pair of shoes. You can find all information about digging at the treasure field here.
The spacious and free parking lot at Amethyst Welt is available to all visitors. We ask bus drivers to stick to the designated bus parking system.
There is a public EVN e-mobile charging station at the parking lot.
ÖBB Franz-Josefs Bahn + TAXI FOX: The nearest train station Limberg-Maissau is about 6 km away. From the train station to Amethyst Welt there is the possibility to use the cab service under the telephone number: +43 664 530 48 48 to contact the taxi service.
You are welcome to take your dog with you to Amethyst Welt , but they are only allowed on the entire site with a muzzle and lead! Bite baskets are available in the store for a fee of € 10. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted at the treasure tomb and in the animal adventure forest!
You can find detailed information here: Accessibility
The following services are included with the Lower Austria Card: Guided tour of either the Amethyst Show Gallery or the Gemstone House with special exhibition.
Yes, Amethyst Welt is also partially open in winter. You can find the current opening times here! Exception: The treasure field is closed in winter (November - March).
There is no separate offer for children's birthday parties. We recommend the school and youth program for children's groups. You can find more detailed information here.
We offer the "Amethyst Adventure" program for school groups.
You can find detailed information here.
Yes, 2 pitches are available from Easter to All Saints' Day. More detailed information can be found on the Maissau municipal website.
Visit to Amethyst Welt Maissau
+ Visit to the Waldviertler Erlebniswelt
Guided tour of the area with a visit to the Gallien Alm with the Angus cattle, wine tasting, ponds and much more.
Option 1: Brewery tour with beer tasting and grandma's Reindl meal
Option 2: Visit to the Gallien-Alm with beer tasting and Grandma's Reindl meal
This is what is served at Grandma's Reindl meal: roast pork, smoked meat, schnitzel, grilled sausages, cabbage, dumplings and gravy
Coffee and cake are not included.