Useful information
- Phone : +46 23 78 20 30
- Website: : http://www.falugruva.se
Description
Closed in 1992, Falun's open-cast copper mine, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, came about as a result of major subsidence in 1687. Since that time, the "great shaft" (100m deep and 400m wide) has become a major tourist attraction. A staircase goes down to a depth of 55m, where the circuit (approximately 600m) takes in some of the oldest chambers and galleries, as well as the shaft where mining began in 1662. A lift brings visitors back up to the surface.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide34 m - Gruvplatsen 1, 791 61 Falun
- The Green Guide927 m - Stigaregaten 2-4, 791 21 Falun
- The Green Guide1.11 km - 79183 Falun
More tourist attractions in Falun
Where to sleepnearby
- From SEK850Polhem Bed & Breakfast170 m - Krongårdsvägen 15 Konstmästargården, 791 61 Falun
- From SEK675Kopparstugans Bed & Breakfast610 m - Bergshauptmansgatan 23 A, 791 62 Falun
- From SEK950First Hotel Grand Falun1.2 km - Trotzgatan 9-11, 791 71 Falun
More hotels in Falun
Where to eatnearby
- SpruthusetAroundSEK230992 m - Ostra Hamngatan 7, 791 71 Falun
- Pitchers FalunAroundSEK3501.08 km - Holmgatan 15, 791 71 Falun
- Aaima's KitchenAroundSEK3001.12 km - Asgatan 29, 791 71 Falun
More restaurants in Falun
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