Sweden, Östergötland
Bersbo copper mines, Atvidaberg
Mineral locality Documented siteGray area
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Crystals and minerals
Nails and fittingsPhotos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0), North Lincolnshire Museum, Martin Foreman, (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
Sweden's leading 19th-century copper field, mined from the 1400s
Documented in Swedish mining history; remediated dumps remain visible.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
capped tailings, open shafts
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.