The mine and the buildings is a world heritage site

The mine closed in the 90ies when it was no longer possible to operate it with a profit. A few years later the mine and the adjoining buildings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for being a well preserved example of traditional mining.

Sweden - Dalarna region

June 4th 2016
Wooden horses, the world's smallest telephone museum and a kettle you can't make tea in The region Dalarna in Sweden is a somewhat popular travel destination, however not one that been visited much by us. Until now that is. Ake has been to Dalarna at least once before in his life, that was when he visited Engelsberg ... read more

Europe » Sweden » Dalarna County » Leksand

A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more

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