Evje Sights

  1. Evje Mineralsti

    Reached via the same road as the nickel mine, Evje Mineralsti covers five small mines for those who aren't satisfied by rocks found by other people. Digging for your own requires a permit which is available at the site or, sometimes, from the information centre in town.

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  2. Evje Og Hornnes Museum

    Budding geologists will find plenty to get excited about in Evje. First stop should be the small Evje Og Hornnes Museum, 2km west of town and across the river in Fennefoss. Displays include more than 100 different types of mineral found in the nearby hills, as well as exhibits on local nickel mining and rural life in Setesdalen.

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  3. Flåt Nikkelgruve

    A summer visit to Flåt Nikkelgruve, once Europe's largest nickel mine with a shaft 440m deep, takes you deep into the earth on a fascinating underground tour that's not for the claustrophobic. Temperatures down there drop to 5°C so wear warm clothes. It's 3.3km off the Rv9; the turn-off is around 2km north of Evje.

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  4. Setesdal Mineral Park

    For displays of local and worldwide minerals, the well-run Setesdal Mineral Park is every rock collector's dream come true, with a wonderful world of colour and quartz, with many items for sale. It's about 10km south of Evje.

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