Kullsbergs kalkbruksutställning i Dalhalla
Industrial history exhibition in Dalhalla’s entrance building about the Kullsberg lime works and limestone quarrying in Rättvik, 1898–1991.
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About the museum
The exhibition about the Kullsberg lime works is shown in the entrance building at Dalhalla outside Rättvik, in the old limestone quarry that is today a concert arena. It tells the story of limestone quarrying and lime processing at Kullsberget and several other sites in the area during the years 1898–1991.
Kullsbergs Kalkförädlings Aktiebolag (Kullsberg Lime Processing Company) was formed in 1898 by several local men. The lime had long been quarried and burned in small field kilns by farmers, and it was used, among other things, as a binder in building, as lime paint and as fertilizer. The lime works later supplied lime to manufacturing industry, including Grycksbo paper mill, Falu mine and the Domnarvet ironworks. The railway reached Rättvik in 1890, and a narrow-gauge line was built to transport lime and brick. When the limestone at Kullsberget was exhausted, quarrying moved to Amtjärn, Skålberget and Draggängarna.
The exhibition was produced by Thomas Jacobs from Västberg. After the quarry closed, the Draggängarna quarry became the stage for Dalhalla, where the first concert was held in 1994.
Highlights
- Industrial history exhibition on the Kullsberg lime works, 1898–1991
- The story of limestone quarrying, kilns and transport in Rättvik
- Location in the entrance building at the Dalhalla limestone quarry
- Guided tours of Dalhalla’s history during the season
Permanent exhibition
- Kullsbergs kalkbruks historia 1898–1991 – Industrial history exhibition on limestone quarrying and lime processing at Kullsberget, Amtjärn, Skålberget and Draggängarna.
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Getting there & parking
Dalhalla is about 7 km outside Rättvik towards Mora. Turn off national road 70 just north of Rättvik towards Kullsberg/Nittsjö and follow the signs to Dalhalla.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are held during the season, according to the ArbetSam museum guide. |
