The World Heritage Site of Falun is more than just the mine itself – it also includes the whole of the surrounding countryside, the town with its historic red-painted blocks and the rural mining districts. There’s plenty for all the family to discover here. The capital of Dalarna has a lively town centre with many shops, as well as cosy cafés and restaurants.

Carl Larsson’s colourful home in Sundborn is a popular tourist destination and a source of great inspiration. There are daily tours, and visitors can find out more about the world-famous artist and his artist wife Karin Larsson, their work, their love for each other and their busy lives. The Carl Larsson Homestead also has a shop selling items directly inspired by the artists’ home. Dalarna Museum in the centre of Falun showcases the best of Dalarna in the form of traditional Dalecarlian painting, folk costumes, collections of Dala horses and much more.

It is often said that Lake Runn, between Falun and Borlänge, has as many islands as there are days of the year. Whether or not this is true, it’s certainly an excellent lake for learning to sail or paddle a kayak. There are plenty of opportunities for boating and swimming, but Lake Runn isn’t just a place to come to in the summer. Long distance cross-country skiing and skating tracks are cleared in the winter, and international skating competitions are held on the ice of the lake each year.

Falun is a year-round sporting destination, and you can hike, cycle or ski through the richly varied scenery. The Lugnet Arena is always open for visitors. The Ski museum at the top of the ski jumping tracks offers ski history with a unique presentation of Falun, Sweden's ski World Cup history and incomparable views.

https://www.visitdalarna.se/en/falun for more information.

The Right of Public Access
Thanks to the Right of Public Access, we can move freely in Swedish nature. The Right of Public Access works if everyone takes responsibility for assessing what is appropriate by reading the landscape and assessing the situation. Different activities, places and times determine what you can do or not. Together, it is our common responsibility to use this old custom with care. Therefore, it is important to have knowledge about which rights and obligations that are included in the Right of Public Access. Read more about his great law in Sweden at https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/topics/the-right-of-public-access/.

Biking Dalarna - Sweden's largest cycling paradise
Several well-known destinations with over 2000 km of marked xc-trails and downhill trails. Well-marked xc-trails through forests and mountain areas, thrilling downhill trails, gentle tours for leisure-cycling or long road rides - Biking Dalarna is a joint effort by destinations who offer quality cycling experiences. We guarantee common trail markings, a shared grading system for the trails and great accommodation and food service at the destinations. The information is available here on bikingdalarna.se so you can plan your trip to Dalarna and get the most out of your vacation. https://www.visitdalarna.se/en/biking/biking-dalarna

World Championship arena Lugnet for mountainbiking
Falun is the largest city in Dalarna and a classic biking destination in Sweden. Falun is home to some of the country´s best racers and it is no coincidence that the only velodrome in Sweden is located here. Falun’s hilly terrain offers great opportunities for all types of biking, both on and off-road. Biking trails in Falun start at the Lugnet arena. Read more at https://www.visitdalarna.se/en/biking/dalarna/lugnet.