Skinnskatteberg Municipality
|
Skinnskatteberg Municipality Skinnskattebergs kommun |
||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
 |
||
|
||
 |
||
| Country | Sweden | |
| County | Västmanland County | |
| Seat | Skinnskatteberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 718.18 km2 (277.29 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 659.43 km2 (254.61 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 58.75 km2 (22.68 sq mi) | |
| Area as of January 1, 2014. | ||
| Population (June 30, 2017) | ||
| • Total | 4,424 | |
| • Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| ISO 3166 code | SE | |
| Province | Västmanland | |
| Municipal code | 1904 | |
| Website | www.skinnskatteberg.se | |
Skinnskatteberg Municipality (Skinnskattebergs kommun) is a municipality in Västmanland County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Skinnskatteberg.
In 1952 a new greater municipality was created when "old" Skinskatteberg was merged with Gunnilbo and Hed. The next subdivision reform of 1971 did not affect this entity.
8% of the area consists of water (streams or lakes). Good possibilities for outdoor activities such as walking, hunting and fishing.
The area was known as Skinnsäckeberg in the medieval age, which translates to "Skinsack mountain", perhaps referring to skinsacks used to carry material up to the mountains, but no one known for sure.
The area, located within the Mining district of Central Sweden (Bergslagen) was a mining district since the 14th century, mostly for iron, but copper was also mined for.
The municipality has a fl owering cultural life with several theatre groups. There is an annual choral meeting, among other music activities. A pride is Galleri Astley in Uttersberg, which is an internationally renowned art center and gallery with around 100 000 visits annually.
Ekomuseum Bergslagen shows the history and culture of iron. It is a museum without walls consisting more than 50 different objects, extending through six municipalities. Twelve of those objects are situated in Skinnskatteberg.
Röda Jorden (The Red Soil) is Sweden’s to date oldest iron preparation site, active between 700 BC to 200 AD. There is a reconstruction of a furnace and a roasting hearth used to demonstrate the process. You can book a day of activities or for a shorter guidetour. You can also discover the area by yourself.
Kopparverket (The Copper Works) at Riddarhyttan has seen industrial activity since the Middle Ages. There are many buildings, ponds and ruins standing and a posted path to show the way.
Lienshyttan (The Blast Furnace of Lienshyttan) is from 1847. The Bastnäs mineral and mine area is one of the world’s richest mineral sites.
Färna bruk is an ironworks from the 16th century with a stately manor. There is also a remarkable mausoleum and a pavilion with lovely paintings. The manor house is a hotel sometime visited by the King of Sweden Carl XlV Gustav.
...
Wikipedia