Unlock Falun
Falun is more than a mine. It is stories, flavours, forests and centuries of history layered into one place.
Falun Unlocked creates small, personal experiences that reveal the town from the inside.
Discover Falun beyond the obvious
We are building a collection of experiences rooted in Falun's World Heritage history, its food traditions and the stories that shaped this town. Some will be historical walks. Others will explore hidden neighbourhoods or bring local producers to the table.
What they all have in common is perspective.
We show Falun the way locals experience it, through stories, places and moments that are easy to miss if you only pass through.
An evening in 1687
An evening where history, storytelling and food come together. A guided walk through Elsborg's historic timber quarters followed by a three-course dinner in a cellar by the river.
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What others say
Incredibly interesting, with a very skilled and friendly guide, both on the walk and over dinner. Wonderful classic food, including herring in several different cures. And the weather was perfect for an evening stroll. We're delighted.
My husband and I went on the very first tour. A brilliant format with a clear thread running through the whole evening. I really recommend it to everyone.
My husband and I joined the walk and dinner. A brilliant concept. Highly recommended.
We went on June 11. A really lovely tour with divine food!
Every place has stories
Some are well known, others almost forgotten.
Here we share a few of the stories that shaped Falun and the region around it. These stories are also the inspiration behind the Falun Unlocked experiences that are on the way.
Stora Stöten: How a midsummer collapse shaped Falun forever
On 25 June 1687, three mine openings in Falun caved in to form a single giant pit. The cause was centuries of reckless mining. No one was killed. The collapse changed the town and the course of Sweden's history.
Emil Lundqvist: Sweden's first turnaround man
He saved ASEA, reconstructed Scania-Vabis and consolidated Stora Kopparberg. Emil Lundqvist was the man who could turn struggling companies around.
Domnarvet: The ironworks on the Dal River
The Domnarvet ironworks in Borlänge became one of Stora Kopparberg's most important assets and played a central role in the Swedish steel industry.
From training to the first experience
I'm currently training to become a certified guide. In the meantime, we've quietly launched the first Falun Unlocked experiences. Follow the journey, the training and the stories I find along the way.
Follow along on social media if you want to follow the journey in real time.
Visit Falun
Falun sits in the heart of Dalarna, surrounded by forests, lakes and history. The Falun Mine World Heritage Site and the well-preserved town centre make Falun a perfect destination for anyone who loves culture and stories.
2.5 hours from Stockholm · Walking distance to everything · UNESCO World Heritage Site
