NOHAB:s Smedja
One of Sweden’s oldest hammer forges (hammarsmedjor), preserved as it was when production ended in 1993. A living forge with working artist-smiths and summer opening for visitors.
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About the museum
There has been a forge at Nohab since 1847, when Nydqvist & Holm AB started its operations in Trollhättan. The present forge was brought into use in 1935. Here, among other things, connecting rods for locomotives, rings, axles and tools were made. The equipment consists of three air hammers of 500–800 kilos, two smaller hammers, several furnaces and a large number of templates and tools.
When operations were closed down in 1993, Trollhättan Municipality bought all the fittings to save the forge. Since then Innovatum Science Center has run it as a working-life museum with guided visits, forging activities and opening to visitors during the summer season. The environment remains in the condition it was in when production fell silent.
The forge is still alive. Several working artist-smiths have their studios and workshops here, and visitors can feel the heat from the fire and see glowing iron being shaped. For families there is a children’s forge where children can create in clay, inspired by the forge’s shapes and tools. Groups can also book forging together with experienced smiths.
Highlights
- Three air hammers of 500–800 kilos
- Preserved forge environment from 1935
- Living forge with working artist-smiths
- Children’s forge where children can create in clay
- Forging for groups: From Glow to Hook (Från glöd till krok)
Permanent exhibition
- NOHAB:s smedja – bevarad hammarsmedja – The forge environment with air hammers, furnaces, templates and tools as it looked when production ended.
- Operated by
- Innovatum Science Center
Admission & discounts
| The forging experience From Glow to Hook for groups (8–16 people, 80–120 minutes) | SEK 8,000Price from SEK 8,000 depending on the number of participants and the scope. Fika is extra. |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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 NAV the museum is adapted for wheelchair users and has an accessible toilet nearby.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The children’s forge lets children create in clay, inspired by the forge’s shapes, tools and stories. Family activities are arranged during the summer season.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The forge is in Innovatum District in Trollhättan. Parking is available nearby.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits and forging activities are arranged during the summer. Groups can book try-it-yourself forging with the artist-smiths. Booking via Innovatum. |
Museums nearby
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