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56 different minerals can be found in the iron ore fields at Bastnäs. This is one of the richest sites for minerals in the world. Scientists and collectors from all over the world come here to add to their collections with mineral from Bastnäs. The elements cerium and lanthanum were discovered in "Bastnästungsten" in 1803, but the mines are mentioned as early as 1692. |
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| Bastnäsfältets day | |
| On Bastnäsfältets day in May the Bastnäs gallery is open to visitors. Excursions into nature show how you can tell the mineral contents of the ground from what is growing above. But you can visit Bastnäsfältet all year round. If you wish to descent the 137-meter long gallery ring the Tourist Office at Skinnskattenerg, telephone nr. 0222-450 45. | |
| Route description | |
| Bastnäsfältet lies by route 68 near to Riddarhyttan. Please ring the Tourist Office at Skinnskatteberg before visiting. During winter the way may be impassable. Riddarhyttan ore field and Bäckegruvan mine are also in the area. | |
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Discovering Nature |
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The border land |
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The Geology Trail |
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Malingsbo Community |
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Tombo Ice Mines |
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Flatenbergs Foundry |
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The Red Earth |
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The Copper Works |
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Liens Foundry |
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Bastnäs Mines |
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Löa Foundry |
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Grimsö |
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Ekomuseum |
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