Welcome to the website of Hermann Mine Briquette Fac tory in Zeitz – the oldest preserved briquette factory in the world!

This website tells you all about the Hermann Mine Briquette Factory Museum. It was named after Richard Herrmann and produced briquettes from 1889 until 1959. The briquette factory was declared a listed building back in 1961, which is why it is still in such good condition. In 1994, the Central German Environmental and Technology Park Association was set up with the aim of preserving such important technical industrial monuments. On 19 April 2009, the briquette factory was officially included in the European Route of Industrial Heritage:

Visitors can learn about the history of lignite in central Germany or simply enjoy an exciting day in a unique atmosphere. The genesis of lignite is brought to life in a specially created lignite forest. The processing of lignite can be observed in the factory building. And an exhibition of stoves is on view in the building once containing the staff facilities. As a result, visitors to Hermann Mine can find out all about lignite – from its creation to its processing and its importance for the general public.