Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden

Places to visit near Falun

Falun is a town in Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden, home to about 37,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 116 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Varpan (7 km), Runn (11 km) and Carl Larsson-gården (12 km).

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Falun, Dalarna County
Falun, Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falun at a glance

Location
Dalarna County district, Dalarna County, Sweden
Population
about 37,000
Coordinates
60.6036° N, 15.6260° E
Places within 50 km
193 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Falun

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Falun: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Falun, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Falun

148 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Tisken (2 km); the best-known is Varpan (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Varpan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Runn · lake · Gävleborg County · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Stensjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Sättersbotjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tisken · lake · Dalarna County · ~2 km
  • Önsbackdammen · lake · Dalarna County · ~4 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falun

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Lugnet (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Falun

16 churches within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Kristine Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Falun

12 museums within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Dalarnas Museum (1 km); the best-known is Carl Larsson-gården (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Falun

12 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Hjärtklack (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Falun

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falun. The closest is Bult Karl-Eriks Stuga (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Falun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falun
  2. 14 km Stensjön · lake, Dalarna County
  3. 1 km Sättersbotjärnen · lake, Dalarna County
  4. 11 km Varpan · lake, Gävleborg County
  5. 12 km Carl Larsson-gården · museum, Gävleborg County
  6. 17 km Runn · lake, Gävleborg County
  7. 11 km Back to Falun

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From travellers near Falun

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How to reach Falun

    All places near Falun by distance

    Within 15 km of Falun

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs116148Tisken (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Lugnet (5 km)
    Churches1516Kristine Church (1 km)
    Museums1012Dalarnas Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1212Hjärtklack (6 km)
    Forts & heritage99Bult Karl-Eriks Stuga (1 km)
    Treks55Jungfrubergsstigen (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Gruvrisberget (3 km)
    Beaches & coast44Skutudden (9 km)
    Waterfalls12Bullerforsen (18 km)
    Other attractions11Ernst Rolf-gården (1 km)
    Caves11Snokarsalen (16 km)

    Falun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falun?

    Varpan (lake, about 7 km), Runn (lake, about 11 km), Carl Larsson-gården (museum, about 12 km), Stensjön (lake, about 14 km), Sättersbotjärnen (lake, about 14 km), Dalarnas Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Falun?

    193 places on Spotwander: 116 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches, 10 museums, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Falun?

    Tisken, about 2 km by road; Önsbackdammen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Falun?

    Lugnet, about 5 km by road; Källviksskogen (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Falun?

    Kristine Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Catherine Parish (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falun?

    Start in Falun, visit Stensjön, then Sättersbotjärnen, then Varpan, then Carl Larsson-gården, then Runn, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falun?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Falun

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Falun’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Falun on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.