Experience Geology Day in Långban and the Mineral Kingdom – one of the world’s most mineral-rich places with an exciting mining history.
On Geology Day, interesting lectures will be held, and various fun activities will be arranged for both children and adults.
Today's Program
10:00 Långban Mining Village opens – Divers' stories from the Långban Mines.
11:00 Historical Mining Walk with Jan Kruse.
13:00 Mineral Kingdom Geopark – project updates.
14:00 The Mineral Hunt – The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) is reviving the "Mineral Hunt" concept following a decision by the government. The aim is to engage the public in helping to discover potential deposits of critical and strategic metals and minerals.
15:00 Divers' stories from the Långban Mines.
Activities in the Mining Village
- VR visit to the mine
- Stone sculpting
- Gold panning – try your luck!
- Stone Check – Experts on-site will examine the stones you bring.
- Stone Check II – Test your knowledge and challenge your friends to see who can identify minerals the fastest.
- Mineral Exhibition
- Julle’s Treasure Hunt – Roll up your sleeves and dig for treasures.
- Pony riding
- Mineral hunting and Mineral LAB
Free Admission
Free admission to the museum's exhibitions throughout the day. Warm welcome!
Långban is one of the mineral richest places in the world. Museum and exhibitions.
Close by is also the beautiful nature reserve Tibergs udde with a unique flora.
Långbans gruvby
Hyttbacken Långban, 68292 Filipstad
Från Karlstad-följ väg 63 till Filipstad. Fortsätt 26:n norrut. Sväng vänster väg 26 mot Mora och Lesjöfors.
