Sundborn
4km/2.5mi northeast of Falun, on the southern shore of the Toftasjö, is Sundborn. The Swedish painter Carl Larsson (1853-1919) lived here from 1901 until his death and was buried beside the red chapel (1755), which has a number of his pictures; there are others in the local government offices.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Sundborn
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Carl Larsson Museum
Carl Larsson's house in Sundborn, preserved as it was in his lifetime, is now a museum. The interior of the house, depicted in a series of watercolors as the "House in the Sun", provided a model which was followed by many Swedes and attracted interest in other countries as well.
Hours
January 7 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Visits possible outside normal operating days by reservation - call (23) 60069. Family tours 1 p.m.
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
