Sights and Attractions in Uppland: Handicraft/ManufactureÖsterbybruk40 km north east of Uppsala on road 290. It was originally the property of the Swedish Crown, built by Gustav Vasa. Louis De Geer, the father of Swedish industry, bought the castle in 1643 and with his Walloon blacksmiths a period of greatness followed for Österbybruk. Bruno Liljefors lived at the Castle and produced a great volume of work here between 1917-32. The castle is now a Liljefors museum. There is also Sweden´s only completely preserved Walloon smithy. The smithy and the museum are open to visitors during the summer.Österbybruk Tourist information Phone: 0295-214 92 Dannemora mines
Photo: Copyright © Uppsala Turist & Kongress Located 40 km north east of Uppsala, turn off at Österbybruk. The mines were probably first discovered in the middle of the 14th century. Actual mining is mentioned for the first time in 1481, when silver was mined. The Dannemora mines laid the foundation for the industrial expansion in Uppland in the 17th century. "Storrymningen", which is the largest quarry, measures an impressive 200 metres. Mining was disbanded in 1992. Mårten Triewald´s house is located in the southern part of the mining area. Triewald built the first Swedish steam-engine in 1726 and it still stands there. Phone: 0295-200 72 
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