The Ecomuseum Bergslagen: Welcome! (original) (raw)

Explore this fascinating, open-air museum and its 40-odd heritage sites in an area steeped in history and stretching from the Strömsholms Royal Manor House and lake Mälaren in the south to Grangärde Finnmark in the north.

Summer ideas:
There is something fun to do at every singe site. Västanfors is a must for all children. You’ll find boats, the canal and lock both in miniature and real ones. Flogberget mines at Smedjebacken can also promise lots of fun. Machinery and children’s tours in the dark mine. Look under Activities in the menu!

The Eiffel Tower in Paris was built of iron bar manufactured at Gravendals Räckhammare in Sweden.

Oljeön ("Oil Island)" on lake Åmänningen is the oldest oil refinery in the world.