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Learn about forging

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

  • Information

    Tickets: Included in the entry ticket

    Where: Outside the Smithy at the Bollnäs Square

  • 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.

Day Time
30 May 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
31 May 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
29 August 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
30 August 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
26 September 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
27 September 2026 11.30-12.00, 14.30-15.00
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