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.

Address

Kyrkogårdsgränd 2

Getting there

near the corner of Kyrkbacksvägen and Seminariegatan

Hours

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