Otta Skifer was started in 1875 under the name “Sel skiferbrud” and the company celebrates 150 years in 2025! The Otta slate is mined in the Pillarguri quarry. The slate is characterized by mica, rosettes of black amphibole crystals and small crystals of garnet, which give the stone a three-dimensional feel. The particular slab slate found in the Pillarguri quarry has the geological name Sel mica slate, which also describes the surface in the Otta slate.
Name confusion can quickly arise around Otta Skifer and Ottaskifer, but Otta Skifer is the name of our company, and Ottaskifer is our signature product. Ottaskifer is available in dark and rust. Read more about the Ottaskifer here.
The stone industry has been an important industry for Otta and the surrounding areas. Over the past centuries, a number of people have made their living from the stone industry. Today, Otta Skifer alone employs 25 people, and in addition there are several dozen employees in the related stone industry in the area.
