Norwegian Mining Museum

Silver deposits at Kongsberg were first discovered in 1629 with mines were in operation until 1958.

[5] The cultural heritage dates from the 18th century, but there are traces of mining through the entire period of operation.

The mining captain's house, cottages, stables, foundation for a water wheel as well as the system of aqueducts and dams are preserved.

Situated close to the entrance of the silver mines are shelters once used by the miners.

A mine train pulled by diesel locomotives takes visitors 342 meters below the surface and 2.3 km into the mountain.