Name: Elsborg Historic District
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Elsborg Historic District

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Elsborg Historic District

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Location: Falun, Dalecarlia, Sweden

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1. Falu Gruva – Falu Mine (Falu Gruva) loop from Falun

6.18km

01:37

50m

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2. Falu Mine (Falu Gruva) – Spruthuset Café & Restaurant loop from Järlinden

8.56km

02:17

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Falu Gruva – Elsborg Historic District loop from Falun

4.07km

01:04

30m

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Stauwart

July 10, 2022

Historical settlement of copper mine workers. Text of the information board:

The district of Elsborg came about as a result of the city of Falun's development plan of 1646. The intention was to create a settlement for the many miners from the nearby pit. The houses were built on a slag heap and the rectangular quarters would be strictly regulated with allotted plots and uniform cottages, often with only a living room and kitchen or just a kitchen/dining room. The pit houses were close together, with the gables facing the street.

At the beginning of the 20th century it was not so easy to live in Elsborg. Large families lived close together. Many lived in poor living conditions, but all helped one another as best they could. The children had to fend for themselves very early on and the older children looked after the younger ones.

In the summer of 1761, some town fires devastated large parts of downtown Falun, but Elsborg was spared. So a lot has stayed the same. The streets still show the checkerboard pattern they were given in the 17th century when the district was laid out. There are still many old farm buildings in the courtyards and many of the old mine houses are still on the narrow streets.

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Stefan

February 17, 2024

Falun is one of Sweden's "wooden cities". The old Elsborg district consists of old, historic houses.

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Location: Falun, Dalecarlia, Sweden

Elsborg Historic District

1. Falu Gruva – Falu Mine (Falu Gruva) loop from Falun

2. Falu Mine (Falu Gruva) – Spruthuset Café & Restaurant loop from Järlinden

3. Falu Gruva – Elsborg Historic District loop from Falun

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