Kvarnsveden, District in Borlänge Municipality, Sweden

Kvarnsveden is the largest district of Borlänge after the central core, with about 4,500 residents. Its small centre, Forum or Kvarnforsplan, has food shops and small retailers, while the Mellsta outdoor and leisure area lies in the northern part along the Dalälven. The district also has an sports ground with five football pitches and an eight-lane athletics track.

The neighborhood grew in the early 1900s around a paper mill that became the main employer in the area for many decades. The mill shaped the growth of the district and defined the daily lives of its residents for generations.

The neighborhood's only cinema, Forum, sits by Kvarnforsplan and has been run by Folkets Hus och Parker since 1952, now under Unga Örnar. It has operated continuously longer than any other cinema in Borlänge municipality. Besides films, it hosts local theater productions and Dalateatern county shows.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot or by bike, with paths that connect different parts along the river. In winter the ski trails are prepared for cross-country skiing, while warmer months are better for walking and hiking.

The site of the former paper mill now houses a modern data center focused on energy efficiency. This shift from heavy industry to digital infrastructure on the same grounds is unusual for the region.