{"id":244492,"date":"2024-07-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=244492"},"modified":"2026-02-28T07:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T06:25:15","slug":"besoka-falu-gruva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting the Falu mine - a Unesco World Heritage Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2155400004\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting the Falu mine is interesting and educational, and at the same time a bit of an adventure. We went on a guided tour underground and learnt the gruesome story of Fet-Mat's fate. We tell you about our visit!<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad69b207227f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad69b207227f\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Falu_gruva\" >Falu mine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Falu_gruva_%E2%80%93_med_en_lang_historia\" >Falu mine - with a long history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Att_besoka_Falu_gruva_%E2%80%93_guidad_tur_under_jord\" >Visiting Falu mine - guided tour underground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Att_besoka_Falu_gruva_%E2%80%93_museum_och_byggnader\" >Visiting Falu mine - museums and buildings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Service_vid_gruvan_mat_boende_och_stallplats\" >Services at the mine: food, accommodation and pitches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten_av_Falu_gruva\" >More to see and do near Falu mine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Har_du_besokt_Falu_gruva\" >Have you visited the Falu mine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Fakta_om_Falu_gruva\" >Facts about Falu mine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-falu-gruva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falu_gruva\"><\/span>Falu mine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falu mine is a historic copper mine, which is one of Sweden's 15 World Heritage Sites on UNESCO's prestigious list. Today, the mine is a popular tourist destination, with experiences both underground and above ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva\" class=\"wp-image-244512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8444.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Falu mine is located in Falun in Dalarna.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1632814389\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3188089909 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1459197597\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1071138521\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3188089909 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3188089909\" );$freedslider3188089909.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3188089909.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3188089909.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3188089909.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3188089909.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-84915e53\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Falu%20gruva%20Sverige&#038;z=8&#038;hl=sv&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-falu-gruva-med-en-lang-historia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falu_gruva_%E2%80%93_med_en_lang_historia\"><\/span>Falu mine - with a long history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falun mine has a long history and at the height of mining in the mid-17th century, almost all the copper in Europe came from Falun, Sweden. At that time, Falun was one of the most important cities in Sweden, with world-leading expertise in technology and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last miner finished his shift in 1992, and in 2001 the mine was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with Falun and Kopparbergslagen.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-907354675\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-449959923 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4094065557\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3779243187\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider449959923 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-449959923\" );$freedslider449959923.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider449959923.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider449959923.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider449959923.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider449959923.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva\" class=\"wp-image-244517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8470.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most famous events in the mine's history is the Great Collapse of 1687, when miners heard alarming noises and suddenly the walls between the two large open-cast mines above ground collapsed. Amazingly, no one died during the Great Collapse, as it occurred during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/06\/varfor-firar-vi-midsommar\/\">midsummer weekend<\/a>, when workers were off work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collapse resulted in <em>Big shocks<\/em>, which today is a large hole with a circumference of 1.6 kilometres and a depth of 95 metres.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1727202543\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-433707958\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva - Stora St\u00f6ten\" class=\"wp-image-244513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8437.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stora St\u00f6ten in Falu mine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the way, did you know that Falu red colour was created by using by-products from the mine? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Falu R\u00f6df\u00e4rg\" class=\"wp-image-244505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8493.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-att-besoka-falu-gruva-guidad-tur-under-jord\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_besoka_Falu_gruva_%E2%80%93_guidad_tur_under_jord\"><\/span>Visiting Falu mine - guided tour underground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When visiting Falu mine, you can choose between booking <em>The underground package<\/em> or <em>Above ground package<\/em>. The underground package is for those who are willing and able to go down into the mine - you must be at least three years old and able to climb stairs.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3848733318\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2519275858\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva - guidad tur under jord\" class=\"wp-image-244506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8459.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour covers approximately 750 metres and 400 steps, taking you down to a depth of 67 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva - guidad tur under jord\" class=\"wp-image-244507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8463.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour, which took about an hour, was very interesting. It's fascinating that this deep mine could be created without any modern technology. 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However, the most impressive was the gruesome story of Fet-Mats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The miner Mats died during his shift in the mine in 1677. A full 42 years later, he was found, incredibly well preserved due to various substances in the mine. 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also many buildings to check out above ground, such as Creautz lave. When you step into this building, you're actually standing on Sweden's highest bridge - it's a full 208 metres (!) down to the bottom of the shaft. You can also see several impressive wheels, and other things that belonged to the mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"244499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8491-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Att bes\u00f6ka Falu gruva\" class=\"wp-image-244499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8491-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8491-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8491-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8491-126x224.jpg 126w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-126x224.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-183x325.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8490.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Krong\u00e5rden 1958\" class=\"wp-image-244501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8486.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-service-vid-gruvan-mat-boende-och-stallplats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_vid_gruvan_mat_boende_och_stallplats\"><\/span>Services at the mine: food, accommodation and pitches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a restaurant and caf\u00e9 at the mine, as well as craft shops and overnight accommodation. Those who wish can book a room at <em>Polhem Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/em>, which is located on the site and dates back to the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a caravan park at the mine. Staying overnight with a campervan costs SEK 195 (2024) and you have access to a toilet and shower. There is no electricity or other services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Gjuthuset\" class=\"wp-image-244518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8484.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mer-att-se-och-gora-i-narheten-av-falu-gruva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_narheten_av_Falu_gruva\"><\/span>More to see and do near Falu mine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your visit to the mine, you may want to take the opportunity to check out other parts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/gora-i-falun\/\">Falun<\/a>. Another interesting place to visit nearby is the amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/att-besoka-carl-larsson-garden-i-sundborn\/\">The Carl Larsson farm<\/a> in Sundborn. It is also close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/gora-i-borlange\/\">Borl\u00e4nge<\/a> and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/gora-i-rattvik\/\">R\u00e4ttvik<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/gora-i-leksand\/\">Leksand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/batch_IMG_E8507.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Falun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-har-du-besokt-falu-gruva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Har_du_besokt_Falu_gruva\"><\/span>Have you visited the Falu mine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you visited Falu mine? How was your experience? Please tell us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5e018d5e default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-fakta-om-falu-gruva\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fakta_om_Falu_gruva\"><\/span>Facts about Falu mine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Landscape:<\/strong> Dalarna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>County:<\/strong> Dalarna County<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Municipality:<\/strong> Falu municipality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>The Falu mine is located in Falun, in the southern part of Dalarna.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Heritage: <\/strong>On 31 December 2001, the Falu mine was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Falun and Kopparbergslagen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read more: <\/strong>You can find more information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the mine's website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-att-besoka-falu-gruva-oppettider-och-priser\">Visiting Falu mine - opening hours and prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>The Falu mine is open all year round, but the exact opening hours vary. Visit the mine's website to see current hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices Underground package: <\/strong>The underground package (guided tour of the mine, entrance to buildings and museum) currently (summer 2024) costs 280 SEK\/adult and 130 SEK\/child. For current prices and more price categories see the museum website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prices Above ground package: <\/strong>The above-ground package (entrance to buildings and museum) is currently (summer 2024) priced at \u20ac135\/adult and \u20ac80\/child. For current prices and more price categories see the museum website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-att-besoka-falu-gruva-bra-att-veta\">Visiting Falu mine - good to know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>These will be taken down into the mine: <\/strong>To enter the mine you must be at least 3 years old and be able to climb stairs. Dogs and other pets are allowed to stay above ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clothes:<\/strong> Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and a jumper or light jacket are good. It is damp and a bit cool in the mine. You can borrow a raincoat and helmet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility: <\/strong>To get down into the mine, you must be able to get up through emergency exits with stairs. The mining museum is accessible. It also shows a 30-minute film designed for visitors who cannot or do not want to go down into the mine. The RWC is located in the visitor centre and in the Mining Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking: <\/strong>Car parks are available, including the possibility to charge electric cars. Day parking for motorhomes costs SEK 20 (2024). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food and drink:<\/strong> There is a restaurant on site (<em>Geschwornerg\u00e5rden <\/em>and <em>P-za<\/em>), coffee (<em>Gjuthuset Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop <\/em>and summer caf\u00e9 with <em>Otto's glass<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>There are Bed &amp; Breakfasts on site (<em>Polhem B&amp;B<\/em> in the Konstm\u00e4starg\u00e5rden) and caravan sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shops: <\/strong>There are several shops in the area, including a bicycle shop and various design and craft shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"freed-3752540573\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_2 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><form method=\"post\" id=\"ft_newsletter_subscribe\" action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/\" class=\"ft-newsletter\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/07\/besoka-falu-gruva\/\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"stage\" value=\"subscribe\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\"><\/span>Subscribe to our newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"form-field\" data-missing=\"This field is required.\" data-invalid=\"Please enter a valid email address.\">\n<label for=\"ft_newsletter_email\">Email address<\/label>\n<input id=\"ft_newsletter_email\" name=\"ft_newsletter_email\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" aria-required=\"true\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<input class=\"signup button newsletter-meta-button\" type=\"submit\"  name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -4200px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ft-newsletter-protect\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"98d0b92c63fae1c39c28d2024aa82be8e0ab74fe\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div><div id=\"freed-560632900\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_3 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 35px;\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"FREEDOMtravel Exit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel Avslut\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-224x75.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-433x144.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go to FREEDOMtravel Advertisement Advertisement Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m Visiting Falu mine is interesting and educational, and at the same time a bit of an exciting adventure. 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