--- title: "Gedenkstätte \"Wunder von Lengede\" - Schacht Mathilde" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/gedenkstaette-wunder-von-lengede-schacht-mathilde" description: "Lengede gained worldwide fame in the fall of 1963 due to the mining accident . On October 24, 129 miners in the ''Mathilde'' shaft were surprised by 500,000 cubic meters of water when an above-ground mining sewage pond (sewage pond 12) burst. 86 miners saved themselves on the same day. Rescue did not appear possible for the remaining 43. After eight days, three more miners were rescued. The ''miracle of Lengede'' refers to the discovery of miners still alive at a depth of 60 meters on 3 November. The eleven men held out underground for another four days before they were rescued with a Dahlbusch bomb." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2599241/7847e05be37e97942a4160f0a1233c89ea0bc58d10197cdad2b741efacb304d3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Gedenkstätte "Wunder von Lengede" - Schacht Mathilde ==================================================== - Memorial A redesigned museum opened in Lengede to mark the 60th anniversary of the mining accident on October 24, 2023. Lengede gained worldwide fame in the fall of 1963 due to the mining accident . On October 24, 129 miners in the ''Mathilde'' shaft were surprised by 500,000 cubic meters of water when an above-ground mining sewage pond (sewage pond 12) burst. 86 miners saved themselves on the same day. Rescue did not appear possible for the remaining 43. After eight days, three more miners were rescued. The ''miracle of Lengede'' refers to the discovery of miners still alive at a depth of 60 meters on 3 November. The eleven men held out underground for another four days before they were rescued with a Dahlbusch bomb.Our tip: Find out more about iron ore and immerse yourself in the history of mining around Lengede. In the former administration building of the mine in Lengede - Broistedt, the entire history of mining from 1824 to 1977 is on display. Afterwards, you can visit the memorial site of the mining accident. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Museum opening hours Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends and public holidays on request (Tel.: 05344/89-0 or info@lengede.de) Read more Author der jeweilige Veranstaltende Organization wito gmbh/Tourist-Info-Service Peiner LandIlseder Hütte 10 31241 Ilsede License (master data) wito gmbh/Tourist-Info-Service Peiner Land Nearby ------ View on map - AccomodationsCC0 - Inn CC-BYTourist-Information Salzgitter c/o Wirtschafts- und Innovationsförderung Salzgitter GmbH | - Hotel - Conference locationCC0Tourist-Information Salzgitter c/o Wirtschafts- und Innovationsförderung Salzgitter GmbH | - Hotel - Place of interestCC-BYTourist-Information Salzgitter c/o Wirtschafts- und Innovationsförderung Salzgitter GmbH | - Memorial CC-BYTourist-Information Salzgitter | - Memorial CC-BY-SAArchiv Jürgen Kumlehn | - Memorial Contact Gedenkpark 38268 Lengede