SEPTEMBER 2021 | SCANDINAVIAN MONTHLY
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Attractions in Dalarne Sweden Text Tor Kjølberg
Traveling in Dalarna is like experiencing Sweden in a miniature with red cottages, the Sami culture, the lakes and mountains, the craft tradition and an exciting industrial history and attractions on the world heritage list. Learn more about the attractions in Dalarne Sweden. The word “Dalarna” means “the dales” (valleys). The area is a vacation destination for Swedes from the south, who often travel there for summer vacations, drawn by its fishing lakes, campgrounds and forests. Some Swedes own or rent a second residence in Dalarna, where they are likely to have a vegetable garden and apple trees. Dalarna is located between the Swedish regions Härjedalen and Värmland, and borders the county Innlandet in Norway. The region
can entice visitors with floating accommodation in wooden tents, the world’s largest Dala horse, sparkling lakes, the popular Vasaloppet and fun theme parks. Much of what we think of as ‘typical’ Swedish come from Dalarne, for instance the decorated Dala horse, the big midsummer party and the characteristic rust-red color “Faluröd”. The region goes by the name “Sweden’s cultural heart” and was last year one of the most popular destinations to visit for Swedes. You may also like: Picturesque Biking in Sweden Here is a selection of places and experiences in the region: Activities in Nature There is something special about nature in Dalarna. Here you can easily experience untouched wilderness,
bathing sites in quarries, high waterfalls and hidden caves. Go for a walk in the nice forests or in Dalafjellet (Dala mountain), a dip in a fresh lake or paddle through calm water. Find places you have never been before and enjoy the sunset over green-clad hills. Thanks to the right to public access, you can move around freely throughout Dalarna, as long as you do not disturb or destroy. Mountainbike Biking, whether it is adrenalinefilled MTB biking or calmer road biking, is a great way to be active and simultaneously experience nature. Biking Dalarna, which is a collaboration between Dalarna’s regions, offers guests high-quality biking experiences. There are a total of 21 biking areas in the region, with a total of 140 km of remarkable cross-country trails and 25 downhill trails. The trails
Feature image (on top): Strawberry cake by Johan Willner.
