Långbans gruv- och kulturby
Mine and cultural village in Långban, run by Värmlands Museum, with a mineral exhibition, mining history and the birthplace of the inventor John Ericsson.
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About the museum
Långban is called the most mineral-rich place in the world. The story begins about 1.8 billion years ago, when volcanic activity formed hundreds of different minerals, and it is believed that undiscovered minerals still remain in the ground. Iron ore was mined and iron produced here from the 16th century, and at the end of the 19th century mining of manganese ore and dolomite began.
The smelting works began as a miners' smelter (bergsmanshytta) run jointly by farmers with the right to produce pig iron (tackjärn). Smelting ceased in the 1930s and mining stopped in 1972. The place is also known as the birthplace of the inventor John Ericsson.
Today Långbans gruvby (Långban mine village) is owned by Föreningen Värmländska Industriminnen (Värmland Industrial Heritage Association), and the visitor activity is run by Värmlands Museum with support from Filipstad Municipality. Visitors meet preserved buildings, exhibitions, huge heaps of iron ore and a nature reserve with rare orchids. You can look down into the mine shaft, learn about the everyday life of the miners and see the mineral exhibition.
Highlights
- Mineral exhibition from the world's most mineral-rich place
- View down into the mine shaft
- John Ericssongården with restaurant
- Monitor – a tribute to the inventor John Ericsson
- Nature reserve with rare orchids
- Guided tours of the area
Permanent exhibitions
- Mineralutställningen – Mineral samples from the world's most mineral-rich place and some from other parts of the world.
- Monitor – A tribute to the inventor John Ericsson, son of Långban.
- Operated by
- Värmlands Museum (ägare: Föreningen Värmländska Industriminnen)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 80 |
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| Groups (10+ people) | SEK 80 per personGuided tour and admission during the season (June–August): SEK 80 per person, minimum 10 people. Outside the season a guided tour costs SEK 1,000 per group, for up to 25 people. |
| Guided tour outside the season (group, up to 25 people) | SEK 1,000Price per group |
| Värmlands Museum annual pass – adult (also valid at Långbans gruvby) | SEK 360Valid for 12 months |
| Värmlands Museum annual pass – family (two adults) | SEK 500Valid for 12 months |
The admission of SEK 80 covers the guided tour and entry to the exhibitions during the season, June–August.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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
According to the museum, Långbans gruvby is not currently accessible for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Family activities are arranged, and large grass areas give children room to run; blankets for picnics may be brought.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the reception and at John Ericssongården (Långbans Gästgiveri). Follow the signs.
From Karlstad or Kristinehamn take road 63/64 towards Filipstad and continue towards Hällefors for about one mil (Swedish mile), turn left onto road 26 towards Mora Lesjöfors, and you arrive after about another mil.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Restaurant in John Ericsson's birthplace (Långbans Gästgiveri); shop and toilets are on the site. Dogs are welcome outdoors but not indoors.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are included in the admission during the season. Groups and school classes book through the museum's educators or the reception. |
