Blacksmithing demonstration

Come and learn about forging, from raw iron to finished tool!

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Where: Outside the Smithy at the Bollnäs Square, close to the Church

Tickets: Included in the entry ticket
Experience traditional craftsmanship up close as our master blacksmith demonstrates how to make a tool – from red hot iron to finished product – in just half an hour. Assisting the blacksmith is a striker, showcasing a historical, pre-industrial method of forging iron before the power hammer became common.

In addition to witnessing the forging process, you’ll also hear stories about the craft of blacksmithing and its rich history.