Falun

Falun is located in Dalarna, in the heart of Scandinavia, readily accessible by frequent rail and air services. This is a region where the people love everything having to do with skiing, competitions and festivals. Ski competitions have been arranged here since the late 19th century and Falun has a tradition of genuine hospitality among the staff involved in the service and tourism business. One of the world's oldest international competitions, Skidspelen, is hosted in Falun and the finish of the worlds biggest ski competition, Vasaloppet, is only one hour drive away.

Falun and the neighbouring town Borlänge areis the centre of a growing region with 100.000 inhabitants today. Apart from the Lugnet ski facility, Falun boasts a number of world class sights, such as the world heritage with the coppermine, the home of the artists Carl and Karin Larsson in Sundborn and the lake Runn which offers great opportunity for outdoor activities such as skating and icefishing.

Read more about Falun at www.visitfalun.se