Stripa Gruvmiljö

About the museum

The Stripa mine has been in operation, with interruptions, since the Middle Ages. There is evidence of mining as early as the 15th century, and during the 16th century Gustav Vasa and Erik XIV urged the burghers to resume mining, since the ore was well suited to cannon production. In the later part of the 19th century the mine experienced an upswing, and it was electrified early.

The preserved buildings come mainly from the mine’s heyday in 1930–1977, when the mine reached a depth of about 450 meters. The site is unusually complete, with mine shafts, underground workings, a sorting house (gruvlave), a concentration works, transport lines and a mine cottage (gruvstuga), and much of the machinery is still operable. At Stripa, mechanical rock drilling was developed, along with a new method for ore hoisting and the so-called Striparännan, a sink-float separation plant that exists only here. The architecture is functionalist, with monumental concrete structures and belt tunnels.

The Stripa mine has been a listed building since the mid-2000s and is regarded as a cultural environment without equal in the country. The area is fenced and can be visited on guided tours and selected events. The tour starts at the visitor centre and runs above ground. On the mine site there is also Stripabryggeriet (the Stripa Brewery), a craft brewery with a restaurant.

Highlights

• A complete iron ore mine from 1930–1977 with operable machinery
• Striparännan, a sink-float plant found only at Stripa
• Functionalist industrial architecture in concrete with belt tunnels
• Guided tours above ground starting at the visitor centre
• Stripabryggeriet with restaurant and concerts on selected occasions

Permanent exhibition

• Stripa gruvmiljö ovan jord – Guided tour through buildings from the 20th century with stories of mine life, technology and people, including the concentration works, sorting house and Striparännan.

Operated by

Föreningen Industrilandskap i Bergslagen (guidningar)

Admission & discounts

Price for guided tours in summer 2026: SEK 100 for adults.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

The tour is above ground. The ground is uneven, and there are stairs and high thresholds.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Stripa lies about 10 km north-east of Lindesberg. From Örebro take national road 50 north to Guldsmedshyttan, turn off west at the roundabout and follow the road towards the mine shaft and the large buildings.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Stripabryggeriet, a craft brewery with restaurant on the mine site, is open at special times and arranges concerts and exhibitions; table bookings by email.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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