How long is the Asthma Therapie session?

Standard sessions last about two hours (Einzelanwendung (2 Stunden)).

What are the temperature and humidity inside the Heilstollen?

The tunnel is kept at a steady 11°C with approximately 98% relative humidity and very low particulate levels.

Can children participate?

Yes—there is a Kinderkur priced at 87,50 Euro and a fee for an accompanying person for a child up to 16 of 7,50 Euro; check with staff for specific age recommendations.

Can I rent a sleeping bag on site?

Yes—Schlafsack-Leihgebühr is 25,00 Euro and Schlafsack-Reinigungsgebühr is 17,00 Euro for cleaning after use.

Are there any medical contraindications?

If you have acute respiratory infections, fever, severe cardiac conditions, or implanted medical devices, consult your physician and inform staff before booking.

How do I book a session?

Book online via the provided FareHarbor link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/besucherbergwerk-tiefer-stollen/items/712992/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=advcollective&ref=advcollective&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no

Underground Breath Therapy at Heilstollen Aalen | Air Activities | Workshop

Adventure Brief

Spend two hours in near-sterile, humid tunnel air at Heilstollen Aalen for guided breathing exercises and deep relaxation. This unique mine-based therapy is low-cost, accessible, and ideal for visitors seeking a non-pharmaceutical respiratory reset.

2 hours

easy

From €18.55

Heilstollen Aalen is a calm, underground chamber carved from the old Tiefer Stollen in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. For visitors seeking an unusual health-focused escape, the Asthma Therapie experience delivers two hours in near-sterile, humid air held at a steady 11°C, guided by trained staff through gentle breathing exercises and a restorative rest period. That constant cool, 98% relative humidity and dust-free mine air create a microclimate used much like European salt-therapy galleries to support respiratory function, ease stress, and give the body a break from polluted surface air.

The session begins with a short, practical breathing routine led by a Fachkraft that prepares lungs and mind for the slow, relaxed breathing that follows. Participants settle into warm sleeping bags supplied or rented on site, leaning into the hush of the tunnel as the mine's geological bones—dark limestone and sandstone walls scarred by mining—absorb sound and steady temperature. There's no steam or artificial fog: the effect comes from the natural humidity and particulate-poor air typical of deep mine galleries.

Asthma Therapie is notable for being accessible; the structured_description lists "Barrierefreier Zugang," and the format fits many visitors—single two-hour applications or week packages for repeat exposure. Small groups and timed slots protect the microclimate, and quiet, low-light conditions make this more like a therapeutic residency than a wellness spa. The experience pairs well with a regional visit to Aalen, where the visitor mine's industrial character links to local mining history and the Romans' Limes frontier nearby.

Practical details matter: sessions run about two hours, include guided instruction, and have optional add-ons such as single inhalations or cleaned sleeping bag rentals. The place's uniqueness springs from the combination of an authentic mine environment and a clinical approach to breathwork—nothing flashy, just a focused atmosphere engineered by geology and practice to help people breathe better.

Visitors should arrive warm, plan for quiet rest afterward, and book ahead during colder months when demand rises. Families can attend; there are child rates and a reduced fee for an accompanying person for children under 16. For anyone curious about non-pharmaceutical ways to support respiratory health or simply to experience a different kind of calm, an afternoon in Heilstollen Aalen offers a precise, grounded, and quietly powerful intervention in one of Baden-Württemberg's more unusual outdoor-adjacent venues.

Pricing is straightforward and accessible: Einzelanwendung (2 Stunden) 17,50 Euro; 1 Woche (5x 2 Stunden) 105,00 Euro; Kinderkur 87,50 Euro. Extras include Schlafsack-Leihgebühr 25,00 Euro and Schlafsack-Reinigungsgebühr 17,00 Euro, plus Einzelinhalation 12,30 Euro; an accompanying person for a child up to 16 is 7,50 Euro. These modest fees make repeat visits realistic for those pursuing measurable improvement or simply a centered, low-stimulus afternoon underground. Book early; group sizes are intentionally kept small.

About Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen

Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen is a historic visitor mine located in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg. The site preserves the region’s iron ore mining heritage and operates guided underground experiences designed for visitors, groups, and school classes. Tours range from a 75-minute Erlebnis Bergbau experience to a longer 105-minute Große Führung that explores deeper chambers and the historic conveyor shaft. A special Große Führung for groups and school classes emphasizes educational content and hands-on interpretation.

Guided by trained staff, tours include exploration of tunnels, shafts, mining chambers, and a simulated explosion demonstration that recreates historic mining conditions. The Wasseralfinger Bergwerk route features a flat, accessible path suitable for guests with mobility concerns and no strict age restrictions for the 75-minute group and school tours. The longer 105-minute tours are recommended for visitors aged nine and older.

Beyond regular tours, the visitor mine hosts a distinctive Weihnachtsmarkt set inside the decommissioned mine, providing a festive seasonal event in a unique subterranean setting. The attraction follows site safety protocols and operates within the historic mine infrastructure established for public visits.

Visitors should expect scheduled guided departures, staffed interpretation, and preserved mining features that illustrate iron extraction techniques. The mine’s combination of authentic historic structures, expert-guided interpretation, and accessible tour options make it a reliable destination for families, school groups, and history enthusiasts seeking an immersive mining experience in Baden-Württemberg.

Tickets and group bookings are available through the visitor mine's booking channels and desk; advance reservation is recommended for school groups and large parties during peak season.