Outokumpu Old Mine and Mining Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the industrial heart of Eastern Finland, the Outokumpu Old Mine and Mining Museum is a raw and authentic portal into the region's copper-rich history. You don't just see the story here; you descend 76 meters underground into the cool, damp tunnels that men once worked, feeling the sheer weight of the earth above you. Above ground, the landscape is dotted with colossal, rust-orange machinery—the real workhorses of the mine—standing as silent monuments against the pine-filled horizon. It’s a place that powerfully connects you to the grit and determination of Finnish industry.
Collection Highlights
The main draw is undoubtedly the guided underground tour through the original mine shafts. Up top, you can't miss the hulking 'Pyörre' skip hoist and a fleet of rugged loaders and dump trucks that look like they just rumbled off their shift.
Visitor Information
Be sure to book your underground tour ahead of time, as spaces fill up. And remember to dress warmly—even in summer, it's chilly down there!
Architecture & Building
The site is less about a single building and more about an entire industrial complex; it's a collection of functional, no-nonsense structures and mining equipment spread across the old quarry landscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Kaivosmuseo, 2, Kaivosmiehenpolku, Räsälänmäki, Outokumpu, Joensuun seutukunta, Pohjois-Karjala, Manner-Suomi, 83500, Suomi / Finland
Phone: +358 44 7559222
Website: Visit Website
