Bogdanka combines a strong sense of place with insights into hard-coal mining: the village is home to an early 20th-century Protestant chapel, while Zone C explores mining traditions, working life and history. These varied themes make Bogdanka interesting both to visitors interested in cultural history and to those who want to learn more about mining in the Lublin Coal Basin. In Zone C, the exhibits are spread across themed rooms and include a film and educational activities.

The Chapel and Local History

The Protestant chapel stands in the village of Bogdanka and dates from the early 20th century. Its religious affiliation and period make it a distinct cultural landmark alongside the industrial themes of Zone C. Bogdanka can therefore be viewed through more than just coal mining: the chapel represents another aspect of the town’s history, while the exhibits focus on the mine and underground work. Visitors interested in both subjects will find two different perspectives on the town here, without them being combined into a single narrative.

Mining in the Themed Rooms of Zone C

Zone C is located at the headquarters of Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A. in Bogdanka. In the first themed room, visitors can learn about mining traditions, miners’ clothing, the history of the mine and coal-mining methods. A model shows the entire complex, with its three mining fields and the surrounding area. This places personal and historical subjects alongside an overview of the mine’s layout.

Another room displays mementos, awards and historical symbols collected over several decades. Zone C also screens a film about miners’ working lives, the use of specialised machinery and coal mining. Mining legends are also part of the exhibits: visitors can, among other things, hear the story of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. The objects, film and stories each focus on different aspects, from mementos and work processes to traditional mining tales.

The third room contains a replica of an underground tunnel and a coal wagon. Complete darkness is also part of its design; when the lights are switched off, visitors get a sense of what it is like to work as a miner at a depth of one kilometre. This room focuses on the underground working environment, while the model in the first room offers a view of the entire complex and its surroundings.

Educational Activities and Visit Procedures

The one-hour courses in Zone C are intended for organised preschool and school groups. They cover the work of miners underground, the more than 40-year history of hard-coal mining in the Lublin Coal Basin, and forward-looking solutions developed by Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A. The topics combine an insight into daily work with the development of mining in the region and the company’s future challenges.

An application is required for an educational visit to Zone C. It must be sent by email to strefac@lw.com.pl together with the Information Clause about Image Processing. A separate procedure applies to groups wishing to extend their visit to include the mine’s surface facilities: they must submit an application to the management board of Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A. School pupils and university students may take part in such visits with the approval of the senior mine management. If you are planning an educational visit, distinguish between these two procedures and send your application to the relevant office.

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