Sustainability

Learn how Falun works to preserve its World Heritage through social, environmental, and cultural initiatives and how your visit can make a positive impact.

Since 2000, Falun has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means that the area and Falun Mine are so valuable to our history that it must be preserved forever. We envision tourism as a powerful tool for positive change, driving sustainable development and community growth. To achieve our mission, we are committed to improving our footprint on social, environmental, and economic aspects.

Experience, discover and explore the blend of the past and future in a historic location where locals engage in their daily lives. By visiting us, you not only connect with the local traditions but also contribute to the safeguarding and growth of Sweden's cultural legacy.

Start your journey with us today and be a part of history in the making.

Creating positive social impact

It is hard to imagine a time when our country, city, and surroundings didn't have the rich history that now shapes our identity. The cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations is a source of pride and progress for our local communities. That's why we, at Falun, are committed to preserving this heritage and working together with the local community to develop Falun and its surroundings, recognizing that their involvement and support are essential to Falun's success. Here are some initiatives we are committed to:

• School programs - all students should learn about World Heritage, talk about demography and what it is like in other countries' mines therefore all school programs in Falun include World Heritage.
• Accessibility - everyone in the World Heritage of Falun is required to work with accessibility questions and make destinations and knowledge as accessible as possible. For example, there are special screenings for neuropsychological diagnosis.
• Knowledge - Falun works actively to increase local communities' engagement in world heritage as well as develop knowledge about heritage value and preservation importance. Falun demands those living in the world heritage to take care of the world heritage environment and consider the cultural environment.
• United action - the complexity of World Heritage management requires good cooperation between municipality, local companies and community. Therefore, to include everyone in the process has been a high priority and creating good communication lines and groups.

Reducing environmental impact

We believe that to protect the environment and achieve our mission we need to improve our footprint and create environmentally conscious practices to help reduce the impacts of climate change and promote a healthy ecosystem for all. Here are some initiatives we are committed to:

• Knowledge - Falun demands those living in the World Heritage to take care of the world heritage environment and consider the cultural environment. There is a continuous analysis of risk factors and possible solutions.
• Water cleaning project.
• Continues research of the mine's influence on the area and the city.
• Metal recycling.
• Development of fire safety and prevention to avoid fires via cooperation with municipality and rescue services.
• Transport - we work actively to ensure sustainable means of transport such as bus, train or renting a bike.

Protection and preservation of the cultural heritage

Our purpose is to care for, protect and display a unique cultural heritage, make the area available for research and to work with imparting knowledge mainly to children and young people. Here are some initiatives:

• We collaborate with heritage preservation associations and community organizations to develop and preserve World Heritage
• Falun municipality is part of Visit Dalarna's cultural network
• Offering a rich history of the area both on the website and in person, Falun municipality aims to spark interest and foster a deeper
  understanding of the region

What you can do?

• By choosing to explore and purchase in Falun, you contribute to preserving the cultural heritage,supporting the local community but also learn about history to be shared with the next generations;
• We encourage you to take public transportation or bicycle instead of driving. While using a car, we encourage you to carpool;
• Ditch single-use plastic and use water holders;
• Take time to explore the local traditions and the World Heritage of Falun before you arrive – it will enrich your experience;
• Sort the trash in designated areas on the site;
• Visit during different seasons