The former slate gallery, where slate was mined from 1866 to 1927, has been used therapeutically for over 15 years. The slate gallery has been examined for its health-promoting effects in elaborate procedures, air reports and studies, and the often astonishing health improvements under the influence of the so-called 'Nordenau phenomenon' have since been scientifically substantiated by research results from a research group at Kyushu University in Fukuoka (Japan) and the participating Center for Holistic Medicine and Natural Healing Methods in Nordenau.The spring, which originates in the energy field of the gallery and is unique in Europe, carries high-quality so-called 'reduced water', which acts as a highly potent free radical scavenger for the general removal of metabolic waste products (so-called free radicals) from the body's cells, and the microclimate prevailing in the slate gallery is also unique. The temperature is a constant 8°C all year round and the air is almost saturated with water vapor (almost 100% humidity). The tunnel is therefore virtually free of dust particles, pathogens and allergenic pollen. In January 2011, Nordenau was awarded state recognition as a place with a healing cave.
Heilstollen Nordenau
Cave/Grotto
The gallery is located right on the outskirts of the hilltop village of Nordenau. Today, it stands for health and well-being far beyond the borders of the Sauerland and is now visited by thousands of sick people who expect relief from their illnesses and ailments.
Address
Heilstollen Nordenau
Heilstollenweg 9
57392 Schmallenberg
Telephone: +49 (0) 2975-96220
Fax: +49 (0) 2975-9622165
Prices
Groups of 20 or more: on request
Children up to 13 years and welfare recipients: no admission charge
Children up to 13 years and welfare recipients: no admission charge
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 | 17:30 |
Business hours
Admission is always on the next full or half hour.
Directions
Parking Parking spaces are available near the Heilstollen