The mine area

The area around Falun Mine is full of life the whole year round. The path around the Great Pit is a popular route, with fine views of the huge open pit. Many old original buildings still stand at the mine as a reminder of bygone times.

Some of the historic buildings are open in the summer. Interesting things can be learned by entering the Ropeworks, the Ore Washery and the Creutz Wheel House. At some places there are also large heaps of mining waste. To the north and north-west of the mine one can see traces of copper smelting in the form of huge slag heaps.

The paint factory continues to manufacture Falun Red from the “red dirt” that lies in big piles in the south of the mine. The water factory is a new establishment for cleaning the mine water and manufacturing saleable products of iron and zinc.

The craftsmen at Falu Emaljskyltar (enamel signs), Stensliperi & Silversmide (stone polishing and silversmithing) and Peter Blom (silversmith) open their workshops to visitors.

Food and drink can be enjoyed at the Geschwornergården inn and the cafés Bagarstugan and Gjuthuset.