falu gruva

Jansen62

We visited jan 2015 with full snow. But as the tout goes down under the ground, it is just as interesting as in other seasons.Please note that the information on the website in English is not mirrorring the Swedish version of the website... e.g. tours are daily at 14.00h and the visitor who makes the reservation earliest decides what the language of the tour will be that day (Swedish or English). This came across a bit akward to us. It is time to provide audio tours in 2015!

Magnre

What I liked most in Falun was the visit to the mine. Walking down in those tunnels was amazing. There is a small café with view over the mine. Close to the entrance (Outside, on the other side of the street) there is a small skatepark for the kids.

meilinac

I took my 8 y old daughter to join a kid and family guided tour (about 1 h). We went down to 45 meters deep into the mine. We had an excellence tour guide: Runne who keeps the kids fascinated all the way.It's been a breathtaking and unforgotten experience, no wonder Falun Gruva is listed in UNESCO World heritage. I'll would like to go back there, to pick the rest of experience - down to 67 meters and visit the museum (It's bit tough to visit museum with a young kid).Definitely recommend to visit Falu Gruva!

31Dee

I found the mine to be very interesting. We didn't take the tour down into the mine (we didn't have time) but from everything I heard it is well worth it. We took the train around the pit, our driver would stop every once in a while and give us some history and interesting stories. There are also some buildings to tour through. It is an interesting place, a must see if you are close to Falun.

785belladonna

I loved the tour of the Falun Copper mine.It was fascinating to learn how miners lived and worked in the 17th century.

dianadegzz

The copper mine was really interesting, we didn't get to go underground since we had just missed the English tour (by like an hour) and we didn't have jackets. but we walked around and visited the museum the story is really really interesting!

Sweden_Daphne

Well worth a guided trip round the mine and to hear all the stories from centuries back. A museum and an antique shop with specialist things for historical house restoration added to our enjoyment.

496timd

Wasn't quite sure what to expect, really. Having lived in Falun for almost a year, we had heard numerous times that the copper mine was quite worth a visit and indeed it was. Visiting the place feels like going back in time, almost surreal and tolkienesque at times (think of the depths of Moria). I enjoyed the tour which was led by a knowledgeable guide. However, the guide sometimes mumbled a little and I'm not sure I got everything that was being said. Going down the mine is a breeze as long as you can walk up and down the stairs (some zig-zaggy staircases are a little less spacious, however). I advise you not to wear your favourite shoes. All in all, the old copper mine is a must-go place for anyone travelling through these parts of the country. Upon leaving this World Heritage Site, we were already talking about coming back soon again. Sure, some might find the tour little expensive (even discount passes offered to students are a little costly) but I'd say it's worth it.

T3578XUannas

We always take any visitors to the mine and so far everyone, adults and kids alike, have really enjoyed it. Its a cool place and the guides are brilliant in telling stories from the mine.

EvelynErika

We were a group visiting the mine and had booked us a tour inside the copper mine museum plus an short outdoor visit to the top of the landslide. Extremely well read and professional guides. The mine landslide guide was dressed as a miner from centuries back and the mine museum young lady extremely professional. It's well worth a visit and dont forget the attic of the museum where you can see hospital tools from ages back plus in Swedish written material about the Physics and medicinery from centuries back. Very interesting if you know Swedish =)

magoomason

There is a very well designed tour and museum here that is interesting and very informative. We learned a lot of history and had no idea about copper and its significance TO Sweden until the visit. We did not go in the mine as there is no elevator and out knees were not up to the stairs.There is an interactive display for children at the site.Very glad that we went.

OmniaResor

it is 1 UNESCO heritage and it deserves the title. Efficient receptionist, enough parking Place for car and bus, restaurant for lunch buffet, the film of Mats sad life etc. The guided tour less than 45 minutes is fine enough when you are 67 meters below. Do not forget the statue of the goat and deepest bridge.

PeterRL_12

When I was told by our Swedish host's that we were going to an old copper mine I was not quite sure what to expect. However, my early worries were soon blown away by the place. Apart from the gift shop, it is as if the place has been in a time warp. I soon had the camera out and was clicking away as it was a very fascinating place and well worth a visit.

JeromeS214

Did you know that at one time, this mine was the largest work site in the World? Me neither, until I visited. If you have the chance to visit, then you definitely should. Even without entering the mine itself (we couldn't because we had a baby with us and you aren't allowed to carry a baby down the stairs into the mine) we still had a great time just wandering around the rim of the mine and reading about the history.

djcbi

Tours in well spoken english are vey frequent during the day, check witch their reception. If you need to wait for your tour, the area outside and the museum (mainly in Swedish) are interesting.Tour down into the mine is very interesting. Takes about 1hour but well worth it. Claustrophobia does not come into action as you are taken into larger areas. Need to climb some steps but nothing problematic.Tourguide was very well informed with occasional well rehearsed joke, funny nonetheless.