History

This may well be how the enormous copper deposit was found that over centuries built Falun. We’re not sure when this happened, but there is evidence to support ore-mining as early as 1,000 years ago.

The name Falun probably comes from what is known as the fala (Swedish for pale) stream. During the 14th century, a market place called Falan sprung up on the banks and attracted settlers. Once the ore-mining developed, the town grew, and in 1641 it was granted its town charter by Queen Kristina.