The skid mines
The skid mines is a mine in Modum, Buskerud, Innlandet. The skid mines is situated nearby to the ruins Bryggerhus, as well as near the quarry Mellomgruvene.- Email: info@blaa.no
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Also known as: “Skuterudgruvene” and “The cobalt mines”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Vestre Spone Church.
Vestre Spone Church
Church
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Vestre Spone Church is situated 3 km southeast of The skid mines.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sysle and Vikersund.
Sysle
Village
Photo: Mahlum, Public domain.
Sysle is a village in the municipality of Modum, Buskerud county, Norway. Its population is 227. Sysle is principally a residential area situated about six km northwest of Vikersund. Sysle is situated 3½ km northeast of The skid mines.
Vikersund
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Vikersund is a town of 3,232 inhabitants in the municipality capital of Modum, in the county of Buskerud, Norway.
Geithus
Village
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Geithus is a village in Modum municipality of Buskerud, Norway. It is situated between the villages of Åmot and Vikersund. Geithus is located where the southwestern arm of Tyrifjorden ends and drains into Drammenselva. Geithus is situated 7 km southeast of The skid mines.
The skid mines
- Categories: nature area, tourism, mine, and historic site
- Location: Modum, Buskerud, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
59.97299° or 59° 58′ 23″ northLongitude
9.86495° or 9° 51′ 54″ eastOpen location code
9FFFXVF7+5XOpenStreetMap ID
node 1761604554OpenStreetMap feature
historic=mineOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q11981396
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Satellite Map
Discover The skid mines from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Norwegian to Norwegian Bokmål—“The skid mines” goes by many names.
- Norwegian Bokmål: “Koboltgruvene”
- Norwegian: “Koboltgruvene”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bryggerhus and Mellomgruvene.
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