Welcome to the smelting area in Adolfström. At the smelter ruins, where remnants of the smelting hut, the old forge, and other remains are preserved, a visitor center has been set up with models and photographs illustrating the mining operations at Nasafjäll and the transport down to the smelting area in Adolfström. There are also photographs taken in both summer and winter to convey the challenges of transportation and the stark contrasts between the seasons.
Here are also models showing the various refining processes the ore underwent before being further transported down to the coast.
The silver mine in Nasafjäll never yielded the wealth it was intended to provide. In total, only 974 kg of silver and 276,340 kg of lead were extracted during both periods. In the old writings, it is noted, “Nasafjäll too barbaric. Located in the world’s farthest corner where little else seems throughout the year than the sky and the snowfields that are vast
Visitor center
The smelting area is open to the public and is located right at the beginning of the village of Adolfström.
The descent to the area is hard to miss, as it is adorned with a large, carved statue
