Ironworks in Dalsbruk (Taalintehdas), Dragsfjärd

History of industry in Dalsbruk begins from the 17th century. Almost 200 years later, the small-scale ironworks were expanded into a factory, that at one point was Finland's biggest producer of steel. Industry continues in a slightly smaller form today, but the ancient iron production relics are freed from service. They nowadays attract tourists to the town.

	This rather large wheel weighs 72 tons and it's diameter is over 7 meters.
	The wheel was used at a roller mill on this place till the 1970's. So it actually belongs to the relics of modern steel industry, not the original ironworks era.
	Quite an axle, and gearbox.
	The roller which is connected to the wheel.
	Today they don't produce sheet steel here any more, so there is no need for such rollers. Tourism is nowadays atleast as important trade as steel industry for the municipality.
	Another interesting sight can be found nearer the water. Twelve charcoal ovens from centuries ago.
	This shows almost all of the huts.
	Good work in preservation.
	Looking from distance, the buildings look misleadingly like they were built of natural stone. But they're not.
	These alleys create an unreal feeling when you walk there. It could be 18th century instead of 21st, nothing seems to differ.
	The doors are latched, ofcourse.
	Some of the ovens have been fixed with typical red brick. This has probably been after decommissioning the blast furnaces, which has meant that there would be no raw material supply any more.
	Narrow vent canals near ground look like this..
	Inside one of the ovens.
	Closer look of the building material reveals it's slag brick. Very neat.
	Colour and shape of the bricks differ greatly, every piece is somewhat unique.