Bläse Kalkbruk
Coastal industrial museum on northern Gotland about the lime works and the stone industry, with a museum, a stone train to the old quarry, a bistro, a guest harbour and motorhome pitches.
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About the museum
The lime works at Bläse on northern Gotland began with lime burning as early as the 1860s, and in 1883 three kilns are said to have been in operation at the same time. The works’ heyday was between 1920 and 1930, when up to 140 men worked here. Lime burning ended in 1946, after which limestone continued to be shipped out for another ten years or so, until the works closed in 1954.
In 1983 the then owner, Euroc, donated the entire site to the Stiftelsen Bläse Kalkbruk Industriminne (Bläse Lime Works Industrial Heritage Foundation). The same year an interest association for the lime works museum was formed, which has since built up the museum and developed its activities. The gates opened to the public in 1985, and today the activities are run by the non-profit association Bläse Kalkbruk.
The lime works museum depicts the stone industry on Gotland and the lives and working conditions of the workers. The stone train runs along a 1.7 km track from the harbour to the old, water-filled quarry; the tracks remained in place until 1972, and the track was restored in 1991. The site also has a bistro, a gallery, a flea market, a guest harbour and motorhome pitches.
Highlights
- The lime works museum on the stone industry and the workers’ conditions
- The stone train to the old, water-filled quarry
- A preserved industrial site on one of Gotland’s most beautiful stretches of coast
- Bläse Bistro and the gallery
Permanent exhibitions
- Kalkbruksmuseet – Exhibition on the stone industry on Gotland and on the lives and working conditions of the workers, including the kiln master and others who worked at the works.
- Stentåget – A ride with a locomotive and stone wagons along the 1.7 km line to the old quarry.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Bläse Kalkbruk ideell förening
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 90 |
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| Children & teens | freeChildren accompanied by an adult have free admission to the museum. The stone train costs SEK 50 for children aged 3–15. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Companions have free admission. |
| Stone train, adult | SEK 90The round trip takes about 40 minutes. |
| Stone train, children aged 3–15 | SEK 50 |
| Combined ticket for the stone train and the museum | SEK 150 |
Members of the non-profit association Bläse Kalkbruk have free admission to the museum (membership fee SEK 100 per person, SEK 200 for a family).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The stone train with its locomotive and stone wagons is a popular attraction for children; children accompanied by an adult enter the museum free of charge.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Motorhome pitches are available at the works.
From Visby: route 148 towards Fårösund; in Lärbro turn left towards Kappelshamn on route 149 and then follow the signs to Bläse. 55 km in total (about 50 minutes). From Fårösund: route 148 towards Visby; turn right towards Fleringe at Rute church and then follow the signs to Bläse. 20 km in total (about 20 minutes).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
Bläse Bistro serves buffet, open-faced sandwiches (smörrebröd), home baking, coffee and ice cream during the summer. A guest harbour and motorhome pitches are available at the works.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The reception is staffed during opening hours. |
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