Zinc mine museum Sauda

The Zinc Mine Museum consists of multiple black wooden structures elevated on stilts, designed by architect Peter Zumthor along the steep rocky gorge of Allmannajuvet.

The museum stands on the grounds of a zinc mine that operated from 1881 to 1899, employing miners who extracted ore under harsh conditions in the Norwegian mountains.

The exhibition spaces display original mining equipment, work tools, and photographs that document the daily lives of miners who shaped the industrial development of Sauda.

The museum complex includes a cafe building, restroom facilities, and parking area with natural stone from Hardanger, making it suitable for extended visits.

The museum buildings feature walls reaching 18 meters high, anchored three meters deep into the riverbed, demonstrating exceptional engineering achievements in Norwegian construction.

Location: Sauda Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.65360,6.46680

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:07