In Huså, it’s not just exhibitions that tell the story of copper mining. Traces from several eras remain in the village and on the mountain slopes above it: mine openings, water management facilities, ruins of smelting works, roasting houses, charcoal houses, as well as waste rock and slag heaps. Copper processing continued here until 1881. You’ll encounter the mining history in both the museum and the village itself.

When planning your visit, it’s useful to distinguish enduring historical attractions from seasonal activities. Opening hours, ski operations, and bookable activities may each require a separate check before your trip.

Museum, Minerals, and Huså Manor

The Huså Mining and Industry Museum uses historical objects, documents, photographs, and models to explain the region’s copper-mining era. The same building also houses a mineral museum. Its collection includes local minerals as well as specimens from faraway countries. This brings two different perspectives together: the region’s industrial history and a collection with both local and international connections. Check the museum’s opening hours separately before visiting.

Huså Manor is another chapter in the village’s history. The manor house was built between 1834 and 1837 as the residence of Gustaf Adolf Montgomery, the copper works’ manager, and his family. It is Sweden’s northernmost manor house and is also considered the only manor house in a mountain landscape. The construction period provides a specific point in time within the longer history of the copper works.

Husåspelet also explores this history, but over a broader period: its subject is the era of the copper works in Huså, from 1742 to the end of the 19th century.

Historic Traces in the Village

The Hyttstigen trail passes through Huså’s historic center and by monuments. It offers another perspective on the village’s historic character, alongside the museum collections and the story of the manor house. The mountain slopes and village also contain the remains mentioned above from the mining era, including traces of copper extraction, water management, and processing.

On the historical guided hike to the mine, a guide tells visitors along the way about the hard life once led around the mine. Check bookable dates and seasonal availability before planning your visit. This guided history experience is distinct from a museum visit or a walk through the village center.

Skiing and Seasonal Activities

Gruvbacken is Huså’s ski area. It has a drag lift and a total of 13 runs. The 13th run starts at the summit of Åreskutan, is nine kilometers long, and is classified as blue. These details make it a clearly defined option for winter planning, but whether it’s open depends on snow conditions and operations. Check the current ski operations before making it a fixed part of your trip.

Horseback riding is another seasonal activity. Rides go across Åreskutan’s unspoiled northern slopes and offer views of the mountains and Lake Kallsjön. The base camp of Huså Åreskutans Fjällridning is in Huså Norra, a small mountain farm. If you’re interested in this activity, take its seasonal availability into account when planning.

Half-day packages and full-day experiences are offered for fishing. The service launched in summer 2026; check its current availability before including it in your plans.

Plan Your Journey

Bus route 553 connects Huså, Järpen, and Mattmar. If you plan to use the bus to get there, check the current timetable in advance. Together with the historic attractions and seasonal activities, this provides a practical framework for deciding which experiences you want to shape your stay in Huså.

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