
Jyrkkäkosken Ruukki Ironworks
In 1831, Zachris Franzén, the owner of Salahmi Ironworks, was licensed to build an iron foundry and a bar iron hammer works in Jyrkänkoski. In 1874, bricks imported from England were used to build a new, Scottish-style foundry which produced pig and bar iron, nails and cast iron goods. Jyrkkäkoski Foundry didn’t close until 1919. In summer, the historic ironworks host an art exhibition. The Jyrkkäkoski Foundry exhibition is open to visitors in the foundry building. During the events, taking place in the ironworks, you may also see forging demonstrations. The ironworks are open from May to September. Free admission.
Jyrkäntie 1881, 7480 Jyrkkä
Tel. +358 50 353 1897
www.sonkajarvi.fi, www.ruukintupa.fi