Robertsfors Bruksmuseum

About the museum

Robertsfors Bruksmuseum shows the rise of industrialisation from 1758 to the mid-1900s, from the farming village of Edfastmark by the Rickleån river to Robertsfors works and the community built up around it. The museum is run by the Robertsfors Bruksmuseum foundation and is housed in a slag-stone building that was once a grain store. It has two floors of collections and a café section.

The collections include objects from everyday and working life at the works, objects and history from Robertsfors' diamond era (diamantepoken), a newer high-technology section, and electric locomotives and wagons from the late 1800s. The works railway (Bruksjärnvägen) was begun in 1875 and completed in 1899. The steam-locomotive era was short, because the line was electrified as early as 1900. It was then the world's northernmost narrow-gauge electrified railway, with a track gauge of 750 mm. At first iron goods were transported to Sikeå harbour, later mostly timber and pulp. The line was closed when log driving on the Rickleån ceased in 1961.

Today about 700 metres of track remain. Locomotives and track were rebuilt in the 1990s by dedicated enthusiasts, and several renovated locomotives and wagons are displayed in a restored engine shed. Next to the museum lies the playground Barnens bruk, which opened in summer 2022.

Highlights

• Electric locomotives and wagons from the late 1800s
• The works railway, once the world's northernmost narrow-gauge electrified railway
• Restored engine shed with renovated locomotives and wagons
• Exhibition on Robertsfors' diamond era and a high-technology section
• Barnens bruk playground and café by the museum

Permanent exhibitions

• Brukets historia – The industrial community of Robertsfors, from the farming village of Edfastmark to the works and high-technology centre, with objects from working and everyday life.
• Bruksjärnvägen och lokstallet – Electric locomotives and wagons from the late 1800s in a restored engine shed.

Operated by

Stiftelsen Robertsfors Bruksmuseum

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Playground / play area

The playground Barnens bruk is right next to the museum.

Getting there & parking

By car from Umeå, follow the E4 north for about 55 km to Sikeå and turn left towards Robertsfors. After about 4 km turn left at the Bruksmuseum sign into the works area. From there it is about 400 m to a T-junction; turn left and go about 100 m to the museum at the end of the hill.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The café serves home-baked fika and sandwiches, among other things. The museum sells a selection of crafts from the local area.

Events & venue rental

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