Falun
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
county seat - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 59,974 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Falun, Bjursås, Grycksbo
- 📐 Area: 2,050 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 195 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Falun Municipality?
Falun Municipality had 59,974 residents on December 31, 2025, up 446 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Falun Municipality in?
Falun Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Falun Municipality?
The largest urban area is Falun with 39,939 residents, followed by Bjursås (2,141), Grycksbo (1,838), Enviken, Linghed och Yttertänger (1,533) and Svärdsjö (1,318). In total the municipality has 16 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
Is Falun a county seat?
Yes, Falun is the county seat of Dalarna County, home of the County Administrative Board. The county has 15 municipalities.
How far is Falun from Stockholm?
Falun is about 195 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Falun Municipality?
The land area of Falun Municipality is 2,050 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 29 residents per km².
What is Falun Municipality known for?
Falun Municipality is known for the Falun copper mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, and Falu red paint made from the mine's byproducts. Lugnet has hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships four times, and Carl Larsson's home is in Sundborn.