Falun

VENUE DESCRIPTION

Falun is located in Dalarna, in the heart of Scandinavia, readily accessible by frequent rail and air services. This is a region where the people love everything having to do with skiing, competitions, culture and festivals. Ski competitions have been arranged here since the late 19th century and Falun has a tradition of genuine hospitality among the staff involved in the service and tourism business.
One of the world's oldest international World Cup competitions, Svenska Skidspelen, is hosted in Falun and the finish of the ski competition, Vasaloppet, is only one hour drive away.
Falun and the neighboring town Borlänge is the centre of a growing region with 100.000 inhabitants today. Apart from the Lugnet ski facility, Falun boasts a number of world class sights, such as the world heritage with the Coppermine, the home of the artists Carl and Karin Larsson in Sundborn and the lake Runn which offers great opportunity for outdoor activities such as skating and ice fishing.

Lugnet, with the national ski arena and jumping hills, is a sports facility for both summer and winter use. It is a unique arena only 2km from the downtown in Falun. The Swedish Sports Confederation recognizes 67 sports of which 57 can be practiced at Lugnet. There are also many hiking and exercise trails, as well as skiing trails. It is as close to everything that offers at Lugnet as it is to the immense nature reserve. The lift of the jump tower of the 90-metre ski jump is open in the summer. From this hill you have the most spectacular view over Falun and Lake Runn.
Activities; activities for children, adventure golf, cross-country, group development, indoor ice rink, outdoor swimming pool, picnic tables, sports hall, swimming, training circuit,cycling(mountainbike), tennis
Disabled persons; handicap friendly,
General facilities; café, children's swimming pool, coach/truck parking, food/refreshments, paddling pool, parking, pool - indoor, pool - outdoor, reception, recreations facilities, sauna, shower/hot water, swimming in pool,
Nature and terrain; cross-country skiing area, hiking area, running

COMPETITION SITE

OTHER SPORT EVENTS

Viessmann FIS Cup Ski Jumping Sep 19-20, 2009
Masters World Cup Cross-Country Feb 18-27, 2010
Runn Winter Week Feb 5-11, 2010
Barnens Skidspel March 14, 2010 (for children between 2-10years)
Viessmann FIS WORLD CUP FINAL March 17-21, 2010
Royal Palace sprint, Stockholm stage 1 March 17, Svenska Skidspelen stage 2-4 March 19-21

ACCOMMODATION

Falun and the surrounding area offer everything from comfortable hotel accommodation and value-for-money hostels to holiday villages, campsites and private houses. If you wish to book , please call us at tel 023-830 50 for personal service. You can also book your room online.
To arrange for accommodation in Falun and Borlänge for the spectators, please contact
turist[a]visitfalun.se

TICKETS

Buy your tickets at Lugnet Ski Stadium Friday 19th, Saturday the 20 and Sunday the 21st. Tickets can also be bought in advance at Visit Falun, turist[a]visitfalun.se or at Svenska Skidspelen office. Mail: info[a]skidspelen.se

Adults: Friday 50 kr, Saturday 100 kr, Sunday 100 kr
Adults three days: 220 kr
Youths 12-18 years: Friday free, Saturday 50 kr, Sunday 50 kr
Family: Saturday 250 kr, Sunday 250 kr

For VIP tickets contact us: +46(0)23-794320 or info[a]skidspelen.se, before March 18 2010.

HOW TO GET TO FALUN

Getting to Falun is easy. The closest a international irport is Stockholm Arlanda. Only 230 km distant from Falun, you go easily from the airport to Falun with direct train, or by car, it takes 2 hours. The train and bus station is centrally located within walking distance of the town centre (approx. 200 m) and Lugnet (1 km). If you are travelling by air, it will take you about 20 minutes by car from the Dala Airport in Borlänge to Falun and Lugnet. 

By train: www.sj.se
By air to Borlänge/Dala airport:www.dalaflyget.se, www.direktflyg.com, www.skyways.se
Rental cars:www.avis.com or www.hertz.se
By bus: www.swebusexpress.se

QUICK LINKS

www.skidspelen.se
www.skidor.com
www.visitfalun.se
www.dalarna.se
www.falun.se
www.vasaloppet.se