• The Copper Mine in Falun, the Great Pit. Falun Mine (Swedish: Falu Gruva) was a mine in Falun, Sweden, that operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992.
  • Mining probably started around the 11th century and was terminated in 1992. In the 17th century, two-thirds of the world's copper came from Falun mine.
  • On December 8, 1992, ore mining in the mine finally ceased and on December 31, 2001, Falu Gruva and the surrounding area with the town of Falun were...
  • Falun copper mine entrance - photo by Stawarz The lift drops visitors 176ft down solid bedrock to the tunnels of this medieval mine.
  • Falun Mine. Photo. by Hans Lindqvist. ... Falun Mine was a mine in Falun, Sweden, that operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992.
  • Explore, experience, and discover 1000 years of history at Falun Mine. Join a guided tour through winding passages and deep shafts down in the mine.
  • It introduced its first copper coins in 1624, minted from the copper extracted in Falun. By using the Swedish copper to produce domestic coinage.
  • Then, suddenly a red gorge appears: The Falun Mine. Once the world’s largest copper mine and today the heart of a unique hist...
  • Falun Mine Tourism (2024) Sweden: Find top attractions, things to do & activities in Falun Mine, falun. Plan your Falun Mine trip with Hellotravel.
  • Along the 1.6-kilometre mine walk around Falun's Great Pit, visitors experience many exciting views of the area and the historic World Heritage town of Falun.
  • In this inaugural edition of Mine of the Month, we take a deep dive into the 1,000 year history of Sweden's filthiest hole, the Falun Mine.
  • 2. Oldest Mine in Europe/ First copper mine: Falun Mine is one of the oldest mines in Europe, and it is believed to have been active since the Viking Age.
  • The Falun mines are 200 km away from Stockholm. Minus was operated from 10th century to 1992. It produced the 2/3 of the Europe copper needs.