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Dalarnas Museum
Dalarnas Museum is a super introduction to Swedish folk art, music and costumes. Selma Lagerlöf's study is preserved here, and there are ever-changing art and craft exhibitions.
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Falu Kopparbergsgruva
Falun's copper mine, Falu Kopparbergsgruva was the world's most important by the 17th century and drove many of Sweden's international aspirations during that period. Today it's on Unesco's World Heritage List and makes for a fascinating day out.
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Hopptornen
If you're feeling energetic, walk up to Hopptornen, the tower and ski jump in the hills behind the town. You can take a lift to the top for a great view.
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Kristine Kyrka
A sea of baroque blue-and-gold hits you at Kristine Kyrka, which shows off the riches brought to town by the 17th-century copper trade.
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Mine Museum
The Mine Museum contains everything you could possibly want to know about the history, administration, engineering, geology and copper production of the mine, as well as the sad story of Fat Mats the miner.
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Mining Complex
At the Mining Complex, you can go on a one-hour tour of the disused mine - bring warm clothing. Prices include museum entry and in high season you shouldn't have to wait more than an hour for an English tour. Between October and April, tours must be booked in advance.
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Stora Kopparbergs Kyrka
Worth a gander is Falun's oldest building, the late-14th-century Stora Kopparbergs Kyrka, with brick vaulting and folk-art flowers running round the walls.
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