Ludvika Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Place in Dalarna, Sweden
About Ludvika
During the 16th century the forest around Dalarna were still unoccupied. Immigrants from northern Finland began to occupy the woods. They survived on hunting, fishing and farming. In the 1720s, ironworks were established in the villages of Strömsdal, Fredriksberg/Annefors, Ulriksberg and Tyfors. Sebastian Grave came to the district to establish his ironworks. He started the works in Gravendal. In 1830 it became the biggest iron producer together with the other works in Dalarna. Most of the cottages were built in the 18th century and when the ironworks in the beginning of the 1900s turned into a wood industry. The coal and iron crofter became drivers and woodcutters. A railway was built during the later part of 19th century to make it easier for the transportation of the iron and later the
Top Attractions in Ludvika
Explore the best things to see and do in Ludvika:
- ★Ludvika FK
- ★Östansbo IS
- ★Säfsen Resort AB
Where to Eat in Ludvika
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kajkrogen
- 🍴Restaurang Akropolis
- 🍴Sushi Bar Kyoto
Where to Stay in Ludvika
- 🏨Best Western Grand Hotel Elektra
- 🏨Ludvika Stadshotell
- 🏨Säfsen Resort cottages
Ludvika Travel Guide Sections
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