Falun

In Falun mining for copper had been a local business since the mid-1200s and the organisation for the extracting of copper and gold from the Great Copper Mountain (Stora Kopparberg) is believed to be the oldest still existing enterprise in the world.

The University College of Dalarna is in Falun.

For events Falun is the hometown of The Battle, one of the world's most famous snowboard competitions.

Iron and Copper byproducts from the Falun mine are still used as a paint ingredient, in the production of the nationally well known and culturally important Falu Red paint, particularly used for wooden houses.

 

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  • Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren is a popular business and leisure hotel located in the World Heritage city of Falun. Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren is in the city center of Falun close to shopping, restaurants, museum, and cultural buildings.READ MORE

  • Främby Udde Camping and Conference Venue2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    Främby Udde Camping and Conference Venue site comprises of 43 caravan lots (all with electricity), 7 newly-built 6-bed cabins. Or, if you prefer, you can pitch your tent by the edge of the lake. The genuine "villa" from 1897, is the heart of the establishment and houses a fully-licensed restaurant, an ice-cream parlour and a conference floor. READ MORE

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  • Dalarnas Museum2009-12-10

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    Dalarnas Museum in Falun is Dalarna County's most intriguing folk-art museum and the best way to come face to face with the province's folkloric life, be it in painting, music, or native dress. READ MORE

  • Dalregementets Museum2009-12-10

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    Dalregementets Museum is located in the town of Falun at Rommehed, where one of our two museums is established in one of the old blockhouses in the camp area.READ MORE

  • Falun World Heritage site2009-12-10

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    The Falun World Heritage site consists of three parts: The Mine Landscape, The Urban Landscape and the Master Miner?s Landscape.The Falun World Heritage site complex offers Guided tours of Falun Mine, Christmas at the Falun Mine, Café and conference venues, the Mining Museum and Shop, Stone polishing shop and Traditional and modern Swedish home designs at its location in Falun. READ MORE

  • First Hotel Grand2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    First Hotel Grand is located in central Falun, and offers single, double, suites and four rooms for smoking and four are disabled-friendly, conference facilities, an excellent spa complete with fitness studio and pool. Falun is famed for its historic copper mining areas. The town features ample winter sport facilities and among the special offers at First Hotel Grand is ski and golf packages.READ MORE

  • STF Hostel Falun2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    STF Hostel Falun is situated in a peaceful area of Falun with three buildings and guest kitchens and dining rooms with TVs with 40 rooms in all with 125 beds. The conference meeting place has it's own department in the STF Hostel Falun.READ MORE

  • Scandic Lugnet Hotel2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    Scandic Lugnet Hotel offers 9 meeting rooms with wireless Internet access, a sauna, swimming pool, ten-pin bowling and a well-equipped gym. Scandic Lugnet Hotel is located 10 minutes walk from Falun restaurants and shops.READ MORE

  • Lugnet Camping2009-12-09

    Located in Falun, Dalarna, Dalarna County, Sweden

    The Lugnet Camping campsite is situated in Falun offering campsites, 10 cottages equipped with 5 beds and kitchenettes as well as two disability-friendly apartments. The Lugnet Camping campsite also have a restaurants, cafes and a bakery and on site shop at its location in Falun.READ MORE