Norsk bergverksmuseum – The Silver Mines at Kongsberg
Join a one and a half hour train ride that takes you 342 meters below the surface and 2,3 km into the mountain. Inside the King’s mine there is a guided tour through stopes, adits and shafts. A mine elevator built in 1881 (“Fahrkunst”), is just one of many things to see on this tour. The temperature is 6°C, so please dress warm! Children under 3 years are not permitted to enter the Silver mines.
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Situated close to the entrance to the silver mines is the activity ground where children can learn and take part in the tasks of a traditional miner. Fire setting, an old mining technique, is demonstrated. You can make your own coin in the same technique as was used in Kongsberg 300 years ago. With a hammer and chisel you can “excavate” minerals that are yours to keep. You can also “wash” out silver. The area around the mines has a lot to offer, including a popular spot for bathing, a café and a museum shop in “Sakkerhusene”. Bring your own picnic basket and enjoy your lunch in beautiful surroundings.
SILVER MINES: Departures with the train in the Silver mines
02 January – 16 May Pre-booked tours only
18 May – 09 July Every day 10.00, 12.00 & 14.00
10 July. – 06 August Every day 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 16.00
07 August – 01 Sept. Every day 10.00, 12.00 & 14.00
02 Sept – 01 Oct. Sat and Sun 12.00 & 14.00
03 Oct – 08 Oct. Every day 12.00 (Autumn holidays).
17 Oct – 23 Dec. Pre-booked tours only
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, MUSEUM SHOP & SAKKERHUSKROA:
18.05. – 09.07. Every day 10.00 – 16.00
10.07. – 06.08. Every day 10.00 – 18.00
07.08. – 01.09. Every day 10.00 – 16.00
02.09. – 01.10. Sat and Sun 12.00 – 16.00
02.10. – 08.10. Every day 12.00 – 15.00
ADMISSION
THE MUSEUM IN KONGSBERG CITY CENTRE
Adult kr 90,-
Student/Senior kr 70,-
Child kr 50,-
THE SILVER MINES
Adult kr 160,-
Student/Senior kr 120,-
Child kr 100,-
Family kr 480,-
