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Germany Zeche Erin, Schacht 3

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The Erin mine was founded in 1867, and Shaft 3, initially planned as a ventilation shaft, began operation in 1891. It was later used for man-riding and occasionally for coal extraction. In 1929, it received its distinctive hammerhead tower, a technical monument due to its unique design. From 1937 onwards, Shaft 3 served only for ventilation and man-riding, while coal was extracted through Shaft 7. After the mine's closure in 1983, the hammerhead tower was preserved and restored in 1993. Today, it stands as an industrial monument and part of the Industrial Heritage Trail, surrounded by a Celtic tree circle honoring the Irish founder William Thomas Mulvany.

Photography Tips

Tripod, wide angle lens, long exposure. Best ime of the year: December. The two shafts Erin 3 and Erin 7 are "connected" at night by a laser beam.

Travel Information

Parking at the side of the road Bodelschwingh Straße or Heinrichstraße.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night in winter

Sunrise & Sunset 06:23 - 20:35 | current local time: 11:40

Photo Themes Architecture Architektur auf Kohle geboren beleuchtet Bergbau coal coal mine Colliery Förderturm Grube illuminated illuminiert Industriekultur mining industry nachtaufnahme night photography pit Pütt Schacht Shaft Steinkohle winding tower Zeche Erin - Schacht 3 Zechen

Locations Nordrhein-Westfalen NRW Ruhrgebiet North Rhine-Westphalia Ruhrpott Castrop-Rauxel

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