Vallby Open Air Museum

For hundreds of years, silver was mined in the Sala Silver Mine. The precious metal was incredibly important to the Crown, as it was primarily used for coinage. Kings such as Gustav Vasa and Charles IX praised the mine by giving it the epithet "Treasury of the Kingdom of Sweden" and "The Kingdom's foremost clenodium". Nowadays, Sala Silvergruva is a beloved and popular destination, where different types of experiences are offered - both above and below ground. Mine visits, either scheduled or by group booking, are offered all year round for both individuals and companies. Groups can also book in on cool events with food and drink in the underground, and great conference facilities are available in a number of historic buildings in the mining area.

Imagine a time without electricity. On the Island Oljeön in Ängelsberg you will find the world's oldest preserved oil refinery, from 1875. In this factory, light oils and kerosene were produced which gave light to the Swedish industries and households of that time. Today the factory is a museum which offer guided tours in the summer. Join the ferry ride over and see the intact factory interior, visit the workers' home and learn about the everyday and working life of that time out on the island. From Oljeön you also have a striking view of Lake Åmänningen and Ängelsberg's community with beautiful villas.

"Thorshammars Verkstads AB" was registered 1876 and is one of Swedens oldest incorporated company. Todays workshop was build in 1887. At 1900 the employment was at large with 33 workers. The workshop closed 1983 and everything that was left is still there! "Thorshammars" will now turn into a working museum.