Visnes mining area
Back in the day, Visnes was the largest and most modern copper plant in Northern Europe. The mine was active in two periods between 1865-1972, and during those periods, 4.2 million tonnes of copper, zinc and sulphur was extracted from the mines.
Vines copper plant invested in new technology early on. In 1875 they acquired drilling machines powered by compressed air, in 1880 they installed telephones (only four years after its invention!), and in 1885 Visnes got electric light in the mines, which meant that it was possible to work in the mines 24 hours a day.
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Visnes Mining Museum is oped during the summer season!:
From 31. May - 27. September the museum is open every Sunday from 12:00 - 16:00
From 1. July to 23. August the museum is open every day from 12:00 - 16:00.
Visnes mining museum offers guided tours and historic food experiences outside of the summer season. Minimum 15 guests.
Phone: +47 40635816
Email: visnes.gruvemuseum@gmail.com
Address: Visnesvegen 380, 4262 Avaldsnes.
Visnes Gruvekafé is open on Sundays from 1. May - 1. October 12:00 - 17:00, otherwise by appointment
Phone: +47 405 24 285
Email: kafe@stokknes.no