{"id":15697,"date":"2026-01-08T10:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/?p=15697"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:25:01","slug":"winter-and-spring-at-falu-mine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/en\/uncategorized\/winter-and-spring-at-falu-mine\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter and spring at Falu Mine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Falu Mine welcomes visitors throughout the year. In winter and spring, many exciting things happen at the site. Visit us and discover 1,000 years of history at the mine area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until 1 May, we are closed on Mondays, and the Mine Museum is only open at weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During school holidays, we have extended opening hours. This year we extend the periods for the winter and Easter holidays, as school holidays vary across Sweden. Scroll down to see our opening hours during spring school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also open on all public holidays during spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 January \u2013 30 April<\/strong><br>Monday: Closed<br>Tuesday\u2013Sunday: 10.30\u201316.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mine Museum<\/strong><br>Monday\u2013Friday: Closed<br>Saturday\u2013Sunday: 11.00\u201316.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/en\/before-your-visit\/opening-hours\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13673\">See full opening hours for the whole year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets and prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer guided underground tours every day we are open. When the museum is open, entrance to the Mine Museum is included in the underground tour, or you can choose to visit the Mine Museum only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/en\/tickets\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13719\">Read more and book here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vinterbild-stora-stoten-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important dates in winter and spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 February \u2013 1 March Winter holiday opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year we extend our winter holiday opening and are open every day from Friday in week 7 to Sunday in week 9. You can join a guided underground tour and visit the Mine Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 April \u2013 12 April Easter holiday opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Easter holidays, we are open every day, including public holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30 April Valborg (Walpurgis Night) at the mine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, a traditional Valborg celebration is held at the mine. The event is organised by the Municipality of Falun. More information is available on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 May \u2013 14 June Open every day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1 May, we begin the summer season and are open every day with guided underground tours and the Mine Museum, including public holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"14887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/konferens-lunch.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14887\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8368\" height=\"5584\" data-id=\"14758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.falugruva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/falugruva-underjord-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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