Sankta Anna underjordskyrka med visningsgruva
Ecumenical underground church 90 metres down in the Kristineberg mine, with a mine exhibition and guided tours from Thornégården.
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About the museum
The story began on 29 November 1946, when mine worker Albert Jönsson, after a blast at a depth of 107 metres in the Kristineberg mine, discovered a Christ-like image in the rock wall. The image was photographed and spread in the newspapers, and people from all over the world travelled to the mine to see it. Over time the image faded away and the space was filled in.
In 1985 construction began of a church in the mine, and Sankta Anna Underjordskyrka (Sankta Anna Underground Church) was inaugurated in 1990. The church is named after the miners' patron saint, is ecumenical and holds about 100 people. On the chancel wall there is a painted copy of the Christ image. Next to the church, an exhibition shows older mining machines, pictures and information about the Kristineberg mine, where mining began in 1935. The facility is run by the economic association Kristinebergs Fritid ekonomisk förening, and the church is also used for services, weddings and baptisms.
Highlights
- Ecumenical church 90 metres underground with room for about 100 people
- Painted copy of the Christ image found in the rock in 1946
- Exhibition with older mining machines and pictures from the Kristineberg mine
- Guided tour by minibus from Thornégården down into the active mine
- A coffee break (fika) in the Underground Church café is included in the visit
Permanent exhibition
- Gruvutställningen vid kyrkan – Exhibition with older mining machines, pictures and information about the mining in the Kristineberg mine, which began in 1935.
- Founded
- 1990
- Operated by
- Kristinebergs Fritid ekonomisk förening
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 240 |
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| Children & teens | SEK 100free up to age 5 · Children under 16 years. Children under 6 go free. |
| Groups | –Pre-booked larger groups outside the regular tour times: minimum fee SEK 2,500. |
The prices refer to the 2025 season; prices for 2026 have not been published. The price includes a coffee break in the Underground Church café.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The tour departs from Thornégården in Kristineberg, Nervägen 6.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Café with the coffee break, which is included in the visit, and souvenir sales in the Underground Church. Thornégården has a restaurant with the day's lunch on weekdays 11:00–12:30, as well as a hostel.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | No advance booking is required for the regular weekday tours. Transport down to the underground church is by minibus from Thornégården. |
