Blaafarveverket and The Cobalt mines

Blaafarveværket has a long history, having been established as early as 1776. For over 100 years, thousands of people worked to extract cobalt from the deep mines at Modum. This unique metal was used to produce cobalt blue colour, which was then supplied to the porcelain and glass industries worldwide. Between 1776 and 1898, Blaafarveværket was, at times, one of the most significant cobalt producers in the world. Blaafarveværket consists of a series of cultural monuments that convey an essential phase in Norwegian industrial history.

Today, Blaafarveværket is an 8 km long museum with a blend of art, culture, and nature that create tranquillity, recreation, and experiences for all generations. The museum offers:

New art exhibitions every year

Six exciting museum shops with specialities

Three atmospheric eateries serving homemade food

Children's farm

Children's mine passage

Guided mine tours in a 19th-century mining environment

Hiking areas along impressive open pits with beautiful viewpoints

Mining museums showcasing technological developments in mining

A dedicated tunnel in the Cobalt Mines approved for cheese ageing