Hornkullens gruvor

Hornkullens Silvergruvor


Useful Information

Location: 2km north of Nykroppa, southeast of Filipstad. From Filipstad follow RV26 south, turn left into Kungsvägen to Nykroppa, again left into Hornkullsvägen, 2km to mine. Signposted.
Open: JUN to AUG daily 11-17.
[2007]
Fee: Adults SEK 50, Children (6-15) SEK 20.
[2007]
Classification:  Silver Mine
Light: electric.
Dimension:  
Guided tours:  
Bibliography:  
Address: Nykroppa Framtid, Kennet Rydén, Mossängsvägen 2, 680 90 Nykroppa, Tel: +46-590-41040, Fax: +46-590-42020.
Hornkullens gruvor, Kjell Falk, Tel: +46-70-2841676, Tel: +46-70-6541108.
Last update:$Date: 2008/07/01 20:29:45 $

History

 
~1350start of mining.
~1850end of mining.

Description

Hornkullens Silvergruva (Hornkullens silver mine) was mined since the 14th century, at least according to legend. The silver ore was melted both in Nykroppa and Herrhult.


See also


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