Bergwerk Reden is a former coal mine with roots dating back to 1846, named after mining minister von Reden. Over the decades, it expanded with five shafts and grew into one of the Saarland’s key industrial sites. Tragic mining disasters in 1864 and 1907 claimed many lives, now commemorated by on-site memorials. The mine operated independently until it became part of the Saarbergwerke group and was eventually linked with Göttelborn before closing in 1995.

Despite its industrial end, the site underwent a remarkable transformation. The former pithead buildings, compressor halls, and headframes have been preserved, while the spoil heaps and grounds were redeveloped into Erlebnisort Reden  a vibrant cultural and nature destination. Today, it houses the Saarland’s Centre for Biodocumentation, the Gondwana prehistoric park, and a scenic water garden. This revival has turned a symbol of coal and hardship into a place of education, recreation, and memory, keeping the spirit of the mining era alive.