Falun

Banken Bar & Brasserie

If you prefer sipping on a beer in a somewhat more quiet area, Banken is a good choice.

Closes at 01:00 on weekends

Banken Två rum & kök

The most expensive restaurant in town. Make sure to book your dinner table in advance and be prepared to pay at least a couple hundred kronor per dish. It is run in close cooperation with neighbouring Banken Bar & Brasserie (see below), but it has its own entrance from Stadshusgränd.

Biograf Biostaden

Cinema

Movies are normally in English with Swedish subtitles, except for children's films which are dubbed.

Church of the Great Copper Mountain

The oldest building in Falun. It was most likely built during the 12th and 13th centuries. In the cemetery outside rests Fet-Mats Israelsson, a miner who was killed in a cave-in at the mine in 1677. He was discovered 42 years later, and since the conditions in the mine had preserved his body, his former fiancée immediately recognized him. Fet-Mats' corpse was put on display as an attraction for visitors – it wasn't until 1930 that he was finally laid to rest.

Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 09:00–18:00

Club Etage

Downtown restaurant and night club. Look for the sky tracker lights in the sky and you'll find it.

Closing time 02:00 on weekends.

Dalarnas Museum

Has several exhibits about the province and its history. Its main attraction is the reconstructed 1910 library and study room of famous writer Selma Lagerlöf, portrayed on the Swedish 20-kronor bill.

Tue–Sun·40 kr for adults

Falun Copper Mountain

The mine and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 2001 – a must-see when in Falun. The mine was an important source of copper for an entire millennium until mining ended December 8, 1992. Part of it is still open for visitors with a guide. The interesting tour, with English translation available upon request, takes about an hour and visitors are taken 65 m underground. Tickets are bought in the souvenir shop, and helmets and raincoats are handed out before the tour. Do not wear your best shoes or trousers, since the red, copper-rich mud in the mine causes stains. Shoe protection is available in the souvenir shop for 5 kr.

220 kr for adults

Geschwornergården

The place to go if you suddenly get hungry while visiting the area around the mine. It shares management with the Banken restaurants. Make sure you get a seat outside if the sun is shining.

Dish of the Day 65 kr

Golden Palace

Chinese restaurant, specializing in real Chinese food and Hong Kong cuisine.

Dish of the Day 75 kr

Kopparhatten

In the Dalarnas Museum, serving local and international cuisine.

Kristine Church

Built in 1655 and was one of the prerequisites for Falun to get city rights. The renaissance church has two organs, from 1906 and 1982.

Daily 10:00-16:00

Lake Runn

Provides many places to swim. With its many islands it's also popular among boat owners. During winter you can instead rent skates and go tour skating, a popular winter activity.

Lugnet sports area

offers many possibilities for sports, including in- and outdoor swimming pools, hiking and cross-country skiing. There is also a sports museum on the premises. The National Ski Stadium is in Lugnet. Its ski jumping hills can be seen from far away and have become a symbol of Falun. The hills area offers a café, a nice view of town, and a hint on just how insane you need to be to become a ski jumper. To get to the hills, keep going straight ahead after the Lugnet roundabout and follow the "Hopptorn" signs.

Restaurang Hammars

Italian kitchen. Worth a visit just to see the cozy interior of the building which was built in 1776. They serve lunch with vegetarian alternatives and à la carte Italian food.

Tue-Sun 15:00–00:00

Rådhuskällaren

Offers Dish of the Day in the town hall cellars. Summertime it moves outside and is one of the nicest places to eat lunch if the weather is good.

Systembolaget

Not a bar but the only alcohol store in town, due to the Swedish government monopoly on alcohol. If you want to do it the Swedish way and save some money by having a pre-party before going to the bar, this is where to shop.

Tairyo

A surprisingly high-end restaurant, serving sushi and teppanyaki. Open for lunch and dinner.

Åhlens Café & Restaurang

Convenient for shoppers since it's on the top floor of the Åhléns department store. Dish of the Day available.

Mining Museum

It has exhibitions about the history of the mine and of coins in Sweden (including the largest coins in the world), and scale models of mining inventions by medieval tech genius Christoffer Polhem. Also an exhibition on minerals. Much of the museum is child friendly. Accessible by wheel chair (ask for instructions). Texts in Swedish and English.

90 kr, included in the underground guided tour fee

The Falu Party

Falukalaset

Turning the centre of Falun into a large market with vendors, carousels and entertainment.

early June

The Great Pit

Stora Stöten

This can be seen from the surface for free. It's the result of an enormous collapse in the mine in 1687, and with a depth of 95 m and a diameter of 400 m, it's an impressive sight. Miraculously nobody was killed in the collapse since it occurred on Midsummer's Day when the miners were free from work!

The Runn Days

Runndagarna

On and around lake Runn. Has a winter edition one weekend in mid-February, with tour skating, curling and other ice activities. The summer edition takes place on a weekend mid-August and features boat trips, music and general fun.

Restaurang China Thai

Asian restaurant with a popular lunch buffet.

The Kings Arms

Downtown pub/restaurant with good food.

Dish of the Day 70 kr

Tzatziki

Greek restaurant, specializing in coal-grilled food.

Dish of the Day 65 kr

Blackstone Steak House

Steakhouse

O'Learys

Sports Bar, American food, Irish Pub inspired style

Runns Sjöbod

Canoes and kayaks can be rented.

Prices between 300 and 500 kr depending on size

The Bishops Arms

Steakhouse

The Swedish Ski Games

Svenska Skidspelen

World Cup competitions of cross-country skiing.

March