From “bruksanda” to Ambition

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From "bruksanda" to Ambition

Borlänge is Dalarnas youngest city and is just over 60 years old. But the site dates back to the Iron Age. Today, Borlänge has 47,000 residents and is a meeting place, in terms of business for both the future and the past.

In Borlänge is a mix of old and new. From Jussi Björling to Mando Diao. Old handicraft knowledge and industrial tradition meets new technologies. From iron factories to college and high technology. Mature built-up areas are mixed with modern architecture. From Ornässtugan (Museum) to Futuristic valleys. We are proud of our heritage, which brought us to where we are today. Some call it bruksanda (conservative spirit).

We call it ambition.

See and Do

Swimming

Bathing, Outdoor Bathing

Borlänge has many fine bathing lakes with outdoor bathing such as:

Bergkvarnsdammen, Gimsbärke
Båtstabadet, Borlänge
Flatnanbadet, Tuna Hästberg
Långsjön, Borlänge
Masenbadet, Norr Amsberg
Sjömyren, Sellnäs
Tunaåstrand, Borlänge
Uvbergsviken, Torsång

Maserhallen Aqua Nova - Adventure Swimming Complex

Here you'll find three absolutely amazing slides to suit all tastes, a wild rapids, a wave pool and an outdoor pool with whirlpool and a massage bubble bench. There is also a wonderful heated pool with bubbles and a challenging wall to climb. For the tiny tots, there is a wonderful area where they can play with pirates in a pirate ship. Here the water is only 28 cm deep with a small slide, turtles, fish, and much more. Up in our cafeteria, you have a magnificent view of the Aqua Nova.
Masergatan 22, Borlänge
+46 243-745 51
www.medley.se/maserhallen

Family Activities

Cycle Trolley

Our Tandem Cycle Trollies are endlessly popular. Young or old, everyone can travel through Dalarna or Värmlands wild forests on a Cycle Trolley. Capacity of 2 adults and 2 children, alternatively, 3 adults.

There are excellent packages which offers opportunities for tours lasting up to several days. You even cycle on some of the inland tracks.

We offer two Cycle Trolley Rentals in Vika (Mora, Dalarna) or Oforsen (Lesjöfors, Värmland). From Vika, one can cycle south towards Vansbro and the route is an easy route, about 60 km. In Oforsens, which is located 15 km north of Lesjöfors, one can ride about 45 km north and about 10 km south. Here, you can even enjoy a cup of coffee in our Oforsens Café.
+46 243-25 11 07
info@dalarnasaventyr.se
www.dalarnasaventyr.se

Romme Alpine

The most visited ski area outside the mountains. Romme Alpine offers varied skiing classes with Swedish mountain facilities. Our comfortable 6-chair Expresslift, will take you quickly up to the top of the mountain.
+46 243-79 58 00
alpin@rommealpin.se
www.rommealpin.se

Museum

Geological Museum

The museum is filled with stones from around the world - from rocks to minerals, precious stones and fossils. Here are the stones of all ages from the present to some more than 2 billion years. During the summer, we arrange gold panning and mineral hunts for children in the museum's garden. Geological excursions and lectures.

The Stone Park, which is always open, showing exciting geological materials, structures and processes. The park also invites you to relax and play.
+46 243-21 10 92
info@stenbiten.se
www.stenbiten.se

Jussi Björlingmuseet (Museum)

An extensive exhibition presenting the world-famous tenor from Borlänge. Here is the center for his music discs, tapes and videos, as well as clips, programs and other documents. All available for those who want to see and listen for a while or to just immerse themselves with Jussi Björling. Items are for sale.
+46 243-742 40
www.borlange.se/jussibjörling

Ornastugan (Museum)

The stately timber building was built in the early 1500s and in 1758 became one of the country's first museums. It tells the story of when Gustav Vasa hid from the Danes and was forced to flee.

A Vasa bible from 1541 is included in the collections. In addition, armor, weapons, a kings portrait and much more. Souvenir store and serving with seating outdoors. Access to Ornässtugan only with guided tours every hour. The last tour is an hour before closing.
+46 243-22 30 72
www.borlange.se/ornasstugan

Pylonen, Road Administration's Museum

The Road Administration's Museum shows a selection of tools and machinery used in road construction from the early 1900's, up until today, with an emphasis on the period 1930-60. A large model shows the roads and traffic through the ages. Various theme exhibitions, among other things, traffic and road safety development.
+46 243-759 19
www.vv.se/museum

Rommehedslägret (Camp) and Dalregementets (Regiment) Museums

Rommehedslägret (camp) was Dalregementet (regiment) assembly and exercise places during the years 1796-1908. Today, it is has stately architectural monuments in a beautiful park. In the museum's exhibition you will meet the bellicose farmer, Karolinen and his wife, soldiers and officers in peacetime. Take part of their life history. The museum is located in the Northern barracks, which once served as sleeping quarters for the soldiers.
+46 243-23 37 00
www.dalregementetsmuseer.se

The Future Museum

A different museum - and popular science center - for those that want to experience the pleasure of discovery. Experiment more - in our exhibition, where you yourself explore, experiment and learn more about science and technology. Borlänge's history is presented in a simple manner and easy to understand.

Kosmorama Planetarium at Framtidsmuseet (The Future Museum) in Borlänge, is Sweden's second largest planetarium. Here, you are invited to a different and exciting experience in space. The Planetariet has 45 seats and offers a star speckled space experience for all ages.

In the Knowledge Boutique, you can find lots of odd and fun things. Educational activities / workshops can be booked by school classes and groups. During school holidays we arrange special activities and workshops. See information on our website.
Jussi Björlings väg 25, Borlänge
+46 243-79 39 00
info@framtidsmuseet.se
www.framtidsmuseet.se

Torsångs Motor Museum

A small, pleasant museum for the entire family. Here are veteran motorcycles, cars, old toys from the turn of the century and onwards, enamel signs and much more. In addition, there is an old country shop with furnishings from the 1880s. Packages, bags and bottles of almost everything.
+46 243-605 73

Nature

Bysjörundan (Hiking/Cycling)

Hiking and a cycle route inaugurated in the autumn of 1994. The trails are just over 11 km and a cycle route which is 2 km long. Along the way, there antiquities, elderly housing, industrial and modern industrial activities. Here is seen longhaired cows such as Highland cattle beta and at Äxuln there is a ancient burial mound from the Iron Age, Kungshögen.
+46 243-740 00
www.borlange.se/bysjorundan

Frostbrunnsdalen (Nature Reserve)

Frostbrunnsdalen is a nature reserve consisting of a 1100 m long and 20 m deep valley on Tunaslätten.

The goal with the reserve is to give Frostbrunnsdalen’s rich flora and fauna a possibility to survive, to prevent and stop overgrowing which leads to an impoverment of plant and animal life, to make some parts of Fortsbrunnsdalen accessible to people and to preserve cultural values.

In the 17th Century, a bathing facility was here, later on a soda factory with the spring water as raw material, and today it serves as the municipal water supply. Lush verdure, birds and unusual insetcs.

Available in the summertime.

Gyllbergen Nature Reserve

Gyllbergen is Borlänges largest nature reserve consisting of 1020 hectares - a wilderness of fine hiking trails. The reserve was formed in 1982 mainly to protect the area. There are two unusual plants in the area, the Alpine Blue-sow-thistle and the Deer Fern. In the spring, you can see the Crane, Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper. During the winter, the Golden Eagle and the Northern Hawk Owl have also been seen here.

In winter, there are about 60 km of prepared trails for skiing. In the area, there are 23 peaks over 400 meters. Vildmarksleden (trails) is 30 km and passes through five old mountain dairies, shelters and resting cabins which are open all year round. Popular destinations are Prästbodarna, Dragberget and Spånsans fäbodar. Available year round.
25 km från Borlänge
+46 243-740 00, 745 37
www.borlange.se/gyllbergen

Worth Seeing

Amsbergs Chapel

Wooden chapel from the 1600s. Surviving from that period includes items such as; unpainted church pews with carved candle holders, one of the chandeliers and parts of the Sacristy. Even earlier dated is the altar piece from the 1500s. The Pulpit is in wood from the 1620s and belongs to one of the few items surviving from that time.
+46 243-23 12 48, 23 13 93
www.svenskakyrkan.borlange.se/distrikt/Amsberg/index.html

Gammelgården (Museum)

One of Sweden's largest local museum. An oasis consisting of 35 buildings and thousands of objects. Here is the birthplace of the clergyman Johan Olof Wallin, a workers house from the early 1900s and a school museum. Highland Cattle are grazing in the surrounding area. Coffee offered in the summer.
+46 243-21 10 24

Per Gynts Cave

Per Gynt Cave is a kilometers walk from the village Holback. According to legend, Per Gynt was a reputable mountain man in the late 1400's. Unfortunate circumstances occurred and he became a highway man and lived in the cave. He attacked and murdered travelers along the road between Falun and upper Dalarna. Today, the place is called "Mogan" - Mordgatan (Murder Road). Just above the cave lies "Fläckegalgan" where Per Gynt was finally hanged.

Follow route 70 towards Mora and exit towards North Amsberg. After about 1.5 kilometers, there is a wooden sign referring to the cave. You can park at a farm and walk about a kilometer to the cave along a the marked path. Borrow one of the walking sticks which are available for visitors.
+46 243-23 13 19
www.borlange.se/pergyntsgrotta

Rösåsens Lookout Tower

The tower was inaugurated in 1935 and is 17 meters high. Climb up the 84 steps up to the top, and you can see out over 16 parish churches. From the main road in Milsbo, drive 2.5 km to the park, and from there it is a 500 m walk through the forest to the tower.
Open year round.

Stora Tuna Church

Built as a cathedral and was inaugurated and 1469. During the years 1557-1568, appeared three priests with the rank of bishop. It then reunited Dalarnas and Västerås diocese and the church remained a provincial church - today one of the country's largest. The church is rich in art treasures, among other things, a crucifix from the 1500s. Jussi Björling is buried here.
+46 243-23 32 97
www.svenskakyrkan.borlange.se/distrikt/Stora_Tuna/index.html

Torsångs Church

Beautifully situated medieval church. Built in the 1200s and is one of the county's oldest churches . The church is built of gray stone and bricks which was typical during the time. The church has a beautifully shaped "stjärnvalv" (star shaped architecture) and a font from the 1200s which is the oldest in inventory. Torsång has been a settlement since the Stone Age and is one of the oldest congregations in Dalarna.
+46 243-601 45
www.svenskakyrkan.borlange.se/distrikt/Torsang/index.html

Other

Beaver Safari

In Värmland, we have a lot of beaver. At twilight, we take the canoe to the the beaver damns where they are swimming and taking down trees.
+46 243-25 11 07
info@dalarnasaventyr.se
www.dalarnasaventyr.se

Duckies

Duckie is an inflatable, self-floating, two-man canoe, which is a lot of fun to paddle! It is normally used for expeditions and rafting. If you choose to paddle Duckies with us down the rapids, then you can count on a lot of fun and excitement. The demands are higher on the participants, but oh so much fun!
+46 243-25 11 07
info@dalarnasaventyr.se
www.dalarnasaventyr.se