Falu Mine – Bus tour around the Great Pit

Experience a thousand years of history Welcome to Falu Mine, located in the heart of the Falun World Heritage Site – a place with a thousand years of history. There is much to discover here, whether you are a small or large group. You can explore the mine and its rich history both above and below ground, with everything you need for a memorable and seamless group experience!

Since 2001, Falun has been included on UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List. A World Heritage Site is a place that uniquely testifies to the history of both the Earth and humanity, and Falu Mine is the very heart of the Falun World Heritage Site. Bus tour around the Great Pit One of Falu Mine’s guides will join you on your bus and take you on a tour around the vast open pit, Stora Stöten. You will hear about the history of Falu Gruva above ground – including the mine headframes, hoist houses, and wheelhouses – as well as the great collapse of 1687. The tour lasts about an hour. Something for everyone Falu Mine tailors your visit to suit your needs, offering personalised service. The site features bus parking, shops, restaurants, and a café. Information/Facts Type of company: Activity company Opening hours/Season: All year round Capacity: 100 people Language: Swedish and English Parking/Bus parking: Yes Included in: Countryside Sweden Accessibility: Accessible above ground, the mine tour under ground is not accessible due to a lot of stairs Duration of activity: At least 2 hours but preferably all day Meals:Restaurant and café on site Minimum number of people: 1 Maximum number of people: 100