Falun in Svt Series: So Your City Was Built
Exploring Falun‘s History: A New Documentary Series
Updated October 30, 2024 at 09:59 AM PST
from Mining Town to World Heritage Site
A new program series, “how Sweden Was Built,” premiered today, October 30, 2024, examining teh evolution of Swedish homes, cities, and architectural landscapes.Alongside it, the related series “How Your City Was Built” also launched, offering a historical journey through Swedish cities via SVT’s archives.
Falun is featured in the fourth episode of ”How Your City Was Built,” which delves into the city’s conversion from a significant mining town to its current status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The documentary showcases historical footage, including a visit to Selma Lagerlöf’s farm before its demolition and scenes of workers constructing a new neighborhood and cinema.
The episode also provides a poignant look at the final operations within the Falu copper mine before its closure, illustrating Falun’s industrial past. SVT’s archival film reveals the city’s development and ascent to World Heritage recognition.
Viewers can watch the Falun episode of “How Your City Was Built” on SVTPlay.