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Region in northern Svealand, Sweden
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Bergslagen is a vaguely defined area in Svealand in central Sweden. It is known as the historical heartland of Swedish mining, metallurgy and industry. During the 20th century most mines closed down, and as of 2020, only three mines are operational in the district. However, several industrial and mining heritages remains including the two s in Falun and Fagersta.
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A decentralized open-air museum about the history of iron industry in western Berslagen. Started in 1986, today it has some 60 sites, making it the largest ecomuseum in the world. Notable sites include:
Hiking trail, which winds its way in old forests. It is 280 km long and finishes after the Tiveden National Park, along the Vättern lake.
By car
The European highway E18 connects Stockholm in the east with Oslo in the west and passes south of Bergslagen.
Tåg i Bergslagen is a public transport cooperation between most counties in Bergslagen. Tickets are bought from the national train operator SJ. The routes trafficked by Tåg i Bergslagen are:
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