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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Southern Dalarna: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Southern Dalarna
- Dalarna County, located in central Sweden, has a lot to offer.
- It is rich in natural beauty, with hiking-friendly forests, magnificent lakes, mountains, and floral meadows – all of which are transformed into superb skiing and skate terrain in the winter.
- With its enormous vistas, it's easy to see why Dalarna has been dubbed "miniature Sweden."
- Dalarna is a natural wonder with diverse and extensive landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities and fascinating history and cultural heritage.
- Capital: Falun
- International Airport: Dala Airport
- Population: 284,524
- Currency: krono
- Time: UTC +2
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 220 V
- Official Language: Dalecarlian
- Religion: Christianity & Islam
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Southern Dalarna
- The Swedish province of Dalarna is one of the most stunning in this beautiful Scandinavian country.
- Embrace Lagom and Allemansrätt with open arms.
- In the woods, stay on a Supermoon.
- In the wilderness, have a fika.
- Around the Midsummer Pole, there will be a dance.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Southern Dalarna
- July and August have a high probability of precipitation.
- January, February, November, and December are the year's coldest months.
- July is the wettest month of the year. If you don't like rain, this month should be avoided.
- The driest month is February.
- July is the hottest month in Dalarna, with an average high temperature of 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit)
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Southern Dalarna
Falu Gruva
- By the 17th century, Falun's kopparbergs gruva had become the world's most important copper mine.
- It was dubbed 'Sweden's treasure chest' because it fueled the tiny country's international ambitions, supported wars, and helped paint all those red summer houses.
- You may either take a one-hour underground mine tour or stroll above ground, where you'll discover the Mine Museum and various heritage outbuildings, cafes, and stores.
- The stunning Stora Stöten (Great Pit), created by a vast mine collapse in the 17th century, is a must-see.
- Thankfully, the miners were on holiday that day, and no one was hurt.
- Lookouts and various mine facilities around the crater's edge, including a 15-meter waterwheel and shaft-head machinery.
Carl Larsson-gården
- Don't miss Sweden's'most famous mansion,' nestled in the lovely village of Sundborn, 13 kilometres northeast of Falun.
- After their deaths, their children entirely preserved the early-20th-century home of artist Carl Larsson and his wife Karin, but it's not a bleak memorial: 'Lilla Hyttnäs' is a piece of art in and of itself, full of brightness, humour, and love.
- An hour-long guided tour is required for admission; call ahead to book English-language tours or take an English handbook and follow the Swedes.
- Carl's portraits of his wife and children are displayed around the house, while Karin's tapestries and embroidery indicate that she was just as talented an artist as her husband.
- The current styles will inspire interior decorators and designers throughout the house (particularly in the dining room).
- At the same time, the family's way of life, which was infused with art and learning, offers a message for everyone.
Orsa Rovdjurspark
- The major attraction at Europe's largest predator park, 16 kilometres north of Orsa, is fat-bottomed roly-poly bear cubs.
- There's enough to view even if there aren't any cubs around: polar bears, Kodiak bears, leopards, Amur tigers, lynx, wolves, red foxes, and wolverines.
- The park and its varied activities continue to grow, with bike tours, themed walks, and more now available.
- The animals have a lot of areas, including woodland and water, which is excellent for them, but it also means there are a lot of opportunities to hide, so you might not see the more timid ones.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Southern Dalarna Off the Beaten Track
Munthe’s Hildasholm
- This sumptuously adorned National Romantic–style palace is nestled in lovely gardens with views over Lake Siljan and was built by Axel Munthe (1857–1949), who served as the Swedish royal physician and published the best-selling memoir The Story of San Michele.
- Munthe rarely visited the palace he built for his second wife, an English nobleman, in 1910–11, as he spent most of his time ministering to Queen Viktoria on the island of Capri.
- The only way to get in is to take a guided tour.
Mine Museum
- The Falu Gruva mine museum, located right behind the ticket-sales building at the mine's entrance, exhibits the mine's history, administration, engineering, geology, and copper production.
- Also displays on the miners' hospital, the world's largest coin, and different myths and tales.
- If you're unable or unable to go into the dark, damp, but fascinating depths, the museum entrance also grants you free access to the gardens, which is well worth it.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Southern Dalarna Culture and Traditions
- The ornately decorated 'dalahäst' and the particularly Swedish hue of 'Falu Rödfärg' are both found in Dalarna.
- Dalarna is also the place to go if you want to participate in a full-fledged midsummer party.
- Join Swedes from around the country in June and travel to Tällberg, Rättvik, or Leksand, lovely towns noted for their delightfully authentic midsummer celebrations (Midsummer Eve is always on a Friday between 19 and 25 June).
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Southern Dalarna: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Kopparhattan
#Food
- This colourful, arty cafe-restaurant in the Dalarnas Museum complex is a great pick.
- For lunch, choose from sandwiches, soup, or a decent buffet with vegetarian-friendly options; and for dinner, light veg, fish, and meat mains.
- There's an outside terrace with views of the river and live music on Friday nights during the summer.
Siljans Konditori
#Food
- This vast and friendly bakery-café serves hearty loaded sandwiches on freshly made bread, making it ideal for a lakeside picnic.
- The daily set meals are a terrific deal if you choose to eat in.
- You can even cap your dinner with the enticing ice cream you've been admiring.
Banken Bar & Brasserie
#Food
- The elegant Banken, housed in a former bank, boasts a stunning décor (wholly restyled in 2017) and impeccable service.
- The menu includes opulent renditions of Swedish classics like reindeer carpaccio with truffles, saffron-scented roast salmon, and stunning weekday set lunches.
Fashion
#Fashion
- This well-known Dalahäst company can be found in Nusnäs, around 10 kilometres southeast of Mora (Dala horses). In the workshop, you can watch the horses being hand carved and painted before making your purchase in the adjacent store.
- The most well-known Dala horses (Dalahäst) come from this folk art workshop in Nusnäs, about 10 kilometres southeast of Mora, where carving and painting may be observed.
- High-quality fabrics, knitted cloths, pottery, and other local crafts such as Dalahäst (wooden horses), candleholders, linens, yarn, and wooden knives are available at Leksands Hemslöjd.
- A bank, a doctor, a pharmacy, and most other services are available at the Centrumhuset complex. Stores opposite the complex rent ski equipment in the winter and inline skates, boats, and canoes in the summer.
Aqua Nova
#Fun
- Three water slides, a wild river, a wave pool, and an outdoor pool with a whirlpool and massage spa seat are available at Aqua Nova.
- A large, heated pool with bubbles and a formidable climbing wall is also available. At -10 degrees or below, the outdoor pool is closed.
- There is a lovely place for the younger children where they can play with pirates on the pirate ship.
- Small slides, turtles, fish, and other aquatic life can be found in the water, just 28 centimetres deep.
- To use the lockers, you must have your padlock. Bring your own or purchase one at the front desk.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Southern Dalarna: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Experience Grövelsjön is dedicated to providing you with the most pleasing possible adventure, regardless of the type of excursion.
- If you schedule a guided tour with Experience Grövelsjön, we guarantee your stay here will be enhanced.
- We think that mountain life should be experienced with all five senses.
- Their extensive knowledge of mountain nature in general and Grövelsjöfjällen, in particular, will provide you with fresh experiences, whether we meet for a high-intensity trek or a stroll through the forest.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Southern Dalarna Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Besides the Christmas season, Midsummer's Eve is undoubtedly the country's most famous festival, with every man, woman, and kid commemorating the year's longest day.
- Midsummer's Eve is usually on a Friday between June 19 and 25.
- Remember these dates, especially if you live in Dalarna, Sweden's centre area. The date for Midsummer 2022 is June 24.
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