Falun

Falun

Falun is a town located in Dalarna County in Sweden, upon Faluån river, about 18km away from Borlänge, with the second Campus of Dalarna University. 

Falu Gruva

It was originally famous by its copper mine Falu Gruva (http://www.varldsarvetfalun.se/en/), which is definitely worth seeing. Before you go there, take a look on some interesting facts and legends about the place (especially about Fet-Mats Israelsson, who was "petrified" mine worker). Since 2001 Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun is on United Nations World Heritage List. 

Street in Falun

Falun is a host city for ski world championships (the next one will be taking place in 2015). Town is also famous for Falu Red Paint (Falu rödfärg) - the one which "typical swedish houses" are painted with and the sausage called Falukorv. Don't forget to go to the second Dalarna's University Campus and to Dalarnas Museum - full of interesting collections connected with the local area.

Town is located only about 20 minutes away and it is not very expensive to there go by bus. If you are wandering fan, think about participating in “Get Moving” event which is a walk from Borlänge to Falun campuses organized by students.

One of the notable residents connected with Falun is musician The Tallest Man on Earth. You can listen here:

You can look for more information about the town on Official Tourist Office website of Falun here: http://www.visitsodradalarna.se/en/

City Hall