Celebration Ironworks

Feiring ironworks was built in 1798 and operated from 1806 to 1818, as part of Eidsvoll works, owned by Carsten Anker. The mines themselves were in operation from the 17th century.

The operation of the works is an important part of the events at Eidsvoll in the dramatic years around 1814. Feiring Ironworks was a significant enterprise, and the blast furnace that still stands by the river makes it possible to see that this was once an industrial community with work in mines, with logging, driving, keel burning and roasting. Feiring Ironworks is today under the control of Eidsvoll Museum, which is a department of Akershus Museum.

The ironworks is open to hikers all year round, but we recommend experiencing the Ironworks Weekend the first weekend of August. If you would like your own guided tours, please contact the Friends of Feiring Ironworks.

There are also several great hikes in the area, including to Skreikampen and Carsten Anker's gazebo (see separate listings).

Ironworks weekend

Ironworks Weekend is an annual cultural event that takes place the first weekend in August, where history and culture come to life. Experience the bustling life at the ironworks, join exciting mine tours in St. Paul's Mine, and catch the critically acclaimed play 'Men of Ore, Girls of Iron', which is performed daily throughout the weekend.