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Things to see in Falun (Sweden): 37 places and when to go
Falun is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Temples (9), Wildlife (9). The best known are Falun Mine, Carl Larsson-gården and Kristine Church, Falun. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 60.613, 15.647
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · Temples (9) · Wildlife (9) · History (4) · Hiking (4) · Hot springs (4)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 166 km as the crow flies
What to see in Falun
The places in and around Falun, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Falun MineCopper mine in Sweden2.5 km
- Carl Larsson-gårdenMuseum about the painter Carl Larsson in his former home in Sundborn, Sweden8.2 km
- Kristine Church, FalunChurch in Falun, Sweden1.0 km
- Falun MineWorking life museum2.2 km
- Hosjö ChurchChurch building in Falun Municipality, Sweden6.6 km
- ÅrbergetMountain in Sweden9.0 km
- Dalarnas MuseumMuseum in Falun, Sweden1.3 km
- DössbergetSummit18 km
- GränsbergetMountain in Sweden9.5 km
- Saint Catherine ParishChurch building in Falun Municipality, Sweden755 m
- BjörnöarnaProtected area in Sweden (2051921)8.3 km
- Bjursås ChurchChurch building in Falun Municipality, Sweden18 km
- Enviken ChurchChurch building in Falun Municipality, Sweden23 km
- GranåsenNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden28 km
- Great PitRuins2.4 km
- Grycksbo ChurchChurch building in Falun Municipality, Sweden12 km
- HyttnäsNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden7.9 km
- KorantbergetNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden30 km
- Långshyttan ChurchChurch building in Hedemora Municipality, Sweden28 km
- Lugnets naturreservatProtected area2.3 km
- Olars näs naturreservatProtected area23 km
- Rottneby herrgårdBuilding in Falun Municipality, Sweden4.6 km
- Runns norra öarNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden5.0 km
- Stabergs ö naturreservatProtected area7.3 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Svärdsjö Church, Vika Church
- Nature: Tyskö-Nästö-Prästö
- Hiking: Dalkarlsvägen etapp 3b, Dalkarlsvägen etapp 4, Dalkarlsvägen etapp 5, Dalregmentels Fiskeklubb
- With kids: Falu Vildvattenpark, Friluftsbad
- Hot springs: Gustafsnäsvikens badplats, public beach Hedkarlssjön Sundborn, Rävilsbadet, public beach Vitsand Sundborn
When to go to Falun
The best time to visit Falun is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:10
- FebBest time8:42
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:17
- MayBest time16:57
- JunBest time18:39
- JulBest time17:55
- AugBest time15:26
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:40
- NovBetter not6:56
- DecBest time5:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20. In May, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Falun
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 166 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Borlänge28 places19 km
- Idkerberget11 places40 km
- Hedemora14 places42 km
- Tällberg11 places42 km
- Torsåker6 places57 km
- Ludvika9 places58 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Falun?
The best known: Falun Mine, Carl Larsson-gården, Kristine Church, Falun, Falun Mine, Hosjö Church. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Falun?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20.
How do you get to Falun?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 166 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Falun as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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