Borlänge is a town in the Dalarna province in Sweden. It has a population of roughly 51,000, slightly less than its close neighbor Falun.
Until the end of the 19th century, Borlänge was a small village. In the 1870s, the village became a stop on the new railway connecting Falun and Ludvika, and around the train station a service and industry city emerged. The most notable among the Borlänge industries were Kvarnveden paper mill and Domnarvets Jernverk steel mill. In 1900 Borlänge had grown to some 4,000 inhabitants. The city remained heavily industrialized until the 1970s, but today the majority of Borlänge's population work in the service sector. Borlänge's modernist city centre was voted the ugliest in Sweden in a 2018 popular poll.
- Borlänge turistbyrå, Sveagatan 1, +46 77-162 62 62.
Borlänge turistbyrå, Sveagatan 1, +46 77-162 62 62.
- Jussi Björling Museum, Borganäsvägen 25, +46 243-74240.
- Ornässtugan, +46 243-223072. An old timber-house dating back to the 16th century. The soon-to-be Swedish king Gustaf Vasa hid here after the Stockholm Bloodbath, when he was the last remain of the Swedish noble the Danes sought to eliminate. Guided tours are available.
- 2047 Science Center, Jussi Björlings väg 25, +46 243-79 39 00. M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00. A children-oriented science and learning center. Adults 100 kr, children 60 kr, with an additional 45 kr fee to see the planetarium.
Jussi Björling Museum, Borganäsvägen 25, +46 243-74240.
Ornässtugan, +46 243-223072. An old timber-house dating back to the 16th century. The soon-to-be Swedish king Gustaf Vasa hid here after the Stockholm Bloodbath, when he was the last remain of the Swedish noble the Danes sought to eliminate. Guided tours are available.
2047 Science Center, Jussi Björlings väg 25, +46 243-79 39 00. M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00. A children-oriented science and learning center. Adults 100 kr, children 60 kr, with an additional 45 kr fee to see the planetarium.
- Go skiing in the Romme Alpin. Modern ski facility some kilometres from Borlänge downtown.
- Peace & Love. Attracting some 50,000 attendants in 2011, Peace & Love is one of the largest pop music festivals in Sweden, offering both Swedish and international acts. Held annually in July.
Peace & Love. Attracting some 50,000 attendants in 2011, Peace & Love is one of the largest pop music festivals in Sweden, offering both Swedish and international acts. Held annually in July.
Go skiing in the Romme Alpin. Modern ski facility some kilometres from Borlänge downtown.
- Kupolen. The largest shopping mall in the province with over 80 shops and restaurants. Since 2013 there's an IKEA next door making the area quite irresistible for Dalarna's shoppers.
- Borlänge city. Merchants in central Borlänge struggle to compete with the lure of Kupolen, but there are shops, restaurants with food from many cultures and several coffeeshops.
Kupolen. The largest shopping mall in the province with over 80 shops and restaurants. Since 2013 there's an IKEA next door making the area quite irresistible for Dalarna's shoppers.
Borlänge city. Merchants in central Borlänge struggle to compete with the lure of Kupolen, but there are shops, restaurants with food from many cultures and several coffeeshops.
- Dala indiskt kök, Stationsgatan 13, +46 243- 22 99 99. Weird interiors but great Indian food.
- Coco Thai, Vattugatan 2, +46 243 - 88445. Nice choice for Thai cuisine.
- American Take Away, Hagavägen 13, +46 243-883 00. Not just takeaway, despite the name. American style pizzas, don't miss the mouth-watering El Taco with guacamole and sour cream!
Dala indiskt kök, Stationsgatan 13, +46 243- 22 99 99. Weird interiors but great Indian food.
Coco Thai, Vattugatan 2, +46 243 - 88445. Nice choice for Thai cuisine.
American Take Away, Hagavägen 13, +46 243-883 00. Not just takeaway, despite the name. American style pizzas, don't miss the mouth-watering El Taco with guacamole and sour cream!
Younger people go to S2, located opposite of Stationsgatan 1, or Flamingo for dancing. If you want a pub with the real local feel you should check out Engelska. It's kind of a dive bar and populated by a diverse bunch of people. Bolanche, above Stationsgatan 1, is the place for people in the ages 25-30 while Liljan, in the Liljan "galleria" on the park side, is the place for the more mature. If you like rock you may want to head to The Rock House, opposite Flamingo, although it's usually kind of deserted. And as always it's easiest to ask the locals were to find these places.
In an emergency always call 112.
- Borlänge Police office, Wallintorget 9, 114 14 (in country only).
- Borlänge hospital, Bergebyvägen 4, +46 243-49 70 00.
Borlänge Police office, Wallintorget 9, 114 14 (in country only).
Borlänge hospital, Bergebyvägen 4, +46 243-49 70 00.
- Falun, the white-collar sibling and friendly rival of Borlänge, has a UNESCO-listed old copper mine and is 20 minutes away by car.
- Siljansbygden, the area around beautiful Lake Siljan, is a very attractive part of Dalarna and well worth a visit.