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Falun

Falun is the administrative centre of the Dalarna province in Sweden. It's the largest town in the area with about 40,000 inhabitants, slightly more than its close neighbour and friendly rival Borlänge.

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    Biograf Biostaden

    Cinema

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    The Falu Party

    Falukalaset

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

    early June

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    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.

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    Runns Sjöbod

    Canoes and kayaks can be rented.

    Prices between 300 and 500 kr depending on size

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    The Swedish Ski Games

    Svenska Skidspelen

    World Cup competitions of cross-country skiing.

    March