Mineralientage München: From Humble Beginnings to Europe’s Leading Mineral Show

Daniel Trinchillo, president of Fine Minerals International, takes us on a journey through the evolution of the Munich Show, Mineralientage München. What began decades ago as a modest gathering in a brewery has grown into one of the world’s premier mineral events, a testament to the enduring passion and growth of the global collector community. Beginning at the historic Bauer Hotel, a home away from home for countless dealers and collectors, Daniel continues to the vast halls of the new Messe, guiding us through the show and the 2025 special exhibition “Earth’s Treasures – The Hidden Wealth of Europe,” which showcased remarkable specimens from across the continent. A heartfelt thank you to Christoph Keilmann and the entire team, whose vision and effort make this extraordinary show possible, to Bryan Swoboda of Bluecap Productions for his expertise and for capturing this for us (and his musical solo!), and to the kind folks at the Bauer Hotel for their continued hospitality.