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MORE TO SEE, DISCOVER & experience
There is plenty to experience right next to Sala Silver Mine’s large above-ground area.
DISCOVER SALA
experience AN AREA FOR EVERYONE
Read more about hiking trails, limestone quarries, nature reserves, events and other things to experience near the mine area and in and around Sala.
BEAUTIFUL NATURE
ASPENSTORP NATURE RESERVE
Experience the Aspenstorp nature reserve, located in the northern part of the mine area, offering excellent opportunities to study both flora and historic mines – at the same time! The trail through Aspenstorp is approximately 1.5 kilometres long.
Along the way there are several lovely spots where you can lay out the snacks you brought with you. If nature is your main interest, you can, in certain seasons, discover rare mosses, flowers and fungi that thrive in the lime-rich soil.
Aspenstorp – map and info
MTB TRAIL
KNEKTLEDEN
What could be better rolling terrain than that found around a former mining industry?
At Sala Silver Mine you will find the MTB loop Knektleden! The loop is rated red and is 7 kilometres long. The start and finish are located at Knektschaktet, which you will find to the south in the mine area.
Knektleden – Info, map etc.
OUTDOOR LIFE AND NATURE
MERGÖLEN NATURE RESERVE
Experience trails that take you through coniferous forests and across open rocky ground. History is ever-present, perhaps most notably through the mine holes and small shafts scattered throughout the area.
The forest in Mergölen has mainly grown up after operations at Sala Silver Mine were scaled down during the 19th century. The natural values found in Mergölen today are linked to the ageing forest and the large amount of the rock dolomite in the soil. Dolomite is a rock closely related to limestone. This means that many different plants that like lime-rich soil thrive here, such as pasqueflower, cowslip and various orchids.
In autumn there is plenty of edible mushrooms here, but also many rare species, such as copper spike and smooth hedgehog. In some places the forest opens up to reveal limestone pavements where drought-tolerant plants thrive. On the rock slabs, for example, wild thyme, pussytoes and black spleenwort grow. In May and June you can keep an eye out for Mergölen’s speciality, saxifrage. You will find it most easily on limestone slabs that are free from other vegetation.
Mergölen – map and info
LIMESTONE QUARRY
FINNTORPSBROTTET
In Sala there are a few water-filled limestone quarries that are beautiful places to visit. One of these is Finntorpsbrottet, located on the outskirts of Sala Silver Mine’s south-western area.
The quarry is easily reached via a walk of about 20 minutes, or by car in 5 minutes, from the mine area. The MTB trail Knektleden also passes the quarry. It is primarily a beautiful place to visit, but it is also possible to swim in the quarry.
Spa resort
SÄTRA BRUNN
Sätra Brunn is a spa resort dating back to the 18th century, with up to a hundred buildings from the 18th century onwards.
In the large, beautiful parks you can take a walk in the fresh air and feel the presence of history. At their spa facility you can book a day spa or, why not, a full spa stay with good food and sleep?
Read more at www.satrabrunn.se
Museum
Väsby Kungsgård
With roots dating back to the Middle Ages, Väsby Kungsgård is an area rich in history. During the mine’s heyday, both kings and miners stayed at the manor when visiting the silver mine.
Today, Väsby Kungsgård is both a museum and a meeting place for events, and is run by Sala Hembygds- och Fornminnesförening.
Vasbykungsgard.se
Museum
Aguélimuseet
At the Aguélimuseet you can explore the art and fascinating life of the artist Ivan Aguéli (1869–1917), along with paintings by, among others, Karl Nordström, Maj Bring and others.
The museum is located in central Sala and is easy to reach by bus from the mine area.
Aguélimuseet.se
Kayaking
Kayakomat – Måns ols
Paddle a kayak at Måns Ols bathing area in Sala and experience another side of the silver mine’s history from the water. In addition to historic remains from the days of mining, there is rich wildlife in Lake Långforsen, and going ashore on the islands is exciting for both young and old.
Kayaking with friends and family is a wonderful experience, and these kayaks work for both beginners and seasoned pros. If you are inexperienced, stay close to the shoreline and discover coves, swimming spots and exciting things along Gröna gången, such as sluice gates or tree trolls. Everything you need to paddle is included in the rental.
kayakomat.com
ALL ABOUT SALA
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Here you will find information about everything happening in and around Sala! Events, restaurants and other exciting places to visit in connection with your stay at the mine.
Visit the website: Hem till Sala
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