Saalfeld (dpa/th) – stalactites and a constant ten degrees plus: According to a spokeswoman, the Saalfeld fairy grottoes attracted around 2000 people to guided tours on the second weekend in Advent. For the first time after a two-year Corona break, the show mine organized the traditional grotto advent with sightseeing tours, live music and light shows in the various levels (mine levels) and a small Christmas market.
The caves, which are up to 25 meters deep in a former slate mine in south-east Thuringia, are known for their colorful stalactite formations. According to the information, between 160,000 and 170,000 guests came to visit each year until the pandemic. This year, the number of visitors is gradually approaching pre-pandemic levels again, it said.