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Slate Board Factory Elm

The Slate Board Factory Elm in Elm, Switzerland, is the only surviving slate board factory in Switzerland. In the former production site on Sandgasse near the church, all the tools, equipment and machines needed to make writing boards are preserved. During a guided tour of about one and a half hours, the production of the well-known writing and jass boards is demonstrated using the still functional machines. Closely linked to the history of slate mining is the tragedy of the devastating rockfall in Elm on 11 September 1881. The old craft is today presented to visitors using the latest museum pedagogy.

Families and Kids

The guided tour of the slate board factory is suitable for children aged 10 and over in school groups. The factory can also be combined with a village tour or a visit to the Landesplattenberg mine.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Admission fees

18 CHF
Adult admission
14 CHF
Junior admission
9 CHF
Child admission

Contact

Webpage
plattenberg.ch
Email
info@landesplattenberg.ch
Address
Sandgasse 13, 8767 Elm

Access

Nearby stops

  • Elm, Dorf150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
1h 38m
Chur
1h 39m
St. Gallen
1h 45m
Zug
1h 52m
Luzern
2h 15m

FAQ

  • Is the slate board factory only visitable with a guided tour?
    Yes, the slate board factory can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Public tours take place on selected dates and last about one and a half hours.
  • Are dogs allowed in the slate board factory?
    No, dogs are not allowed in the slate board factory.
  • Is a reservation required to visit the slate board factory?
    No reservation is required for public tours. However, a prior registration is necessary for groups.
  • What is the minimum age for school groups visiting the factory?
    The minimum age for pupils in school groups is 10 years.