Allmannajuvet
Former zinc mines in Sauda from 1881–1899, with a gallery and café designed by Peter Zumthor and a guided mine walk in the summer season.
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About the museum
The zinc mines at Allmannajuvet in Sauda were in operation from 1881 to 1899. During these years about 12,000 tonnes of zinc ore were extracted in total. The mining gave life to the district, with up to 168 employees and the export of ore by ship abroad, and it was a forerunner of the later hydropower development and industrialisation of Sauda. Today the mining area is a museum.
As part of the National Tourist Route Ryfylke, the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has designed new buildings in the gorge. The site consists of an exhibition gallery showing the history of the mines, a café and service building, parking, paths and steps. The simple buildings are designed in an industrial style to tell the story of the mines. To reach the entrance to the mine, a spectacular road was built along the river.
In the summer season a guided tour runs every day along the mine road, past the buildings and into the lower mine. Participants are given a helmet and a lantern, and the tour takes about an hour and a half.
Highlights
- Gallery and café designed by architect Peter Zumthor
- Guided mine walk into the lower mine
- Zinc mines from 1881–1899 in a dramatic gorge
- Site along the National Tourist Route Ryfylke
Permanent exhibition
- Gruvegalleriet i Allmannajuvet – Gallery designed by Peter Zumthor that tells the story of the zinc mines and mining in Sauda.
Admission & discounts
| Children & teens | NOK 150Price for the guided tour. |
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| Families | NOK 600Family with 2 adults and 2 children, guided tour. |
| Guided mine walk, adult | NOK 250Price stated by Nasjonale turistveger. |
The prices apply to the guided mine walk: adults NOK 250, children NOK 150, family (2+2) NOK 600.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The area is partly accessible for wheelchair users. The toilets are open from early March to early December.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | NOK 600 · Family with 2 adults and 2 children, guided tour. |
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Guided tour offered for children and adults; children's price NOK 150.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking for visitors at the site at Allmannajuvet.
Allmannajuvet lies along the National Tourist Route Ryfylke in Sauda.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café and service building by the gallery.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Guided tour at 10:30 and 13:30 every day of the season, in Norwegian and English. Participants are given a helmet and a lantern and should wear good shoes. Register at the café at least 15 minutes before the tour or at post@visitsauda.no. |
