Dalarna in Sweden has something to offer all year round. Here, culture and nature come together in perfect harmony, and the local traditions are just as vibrant as the breathtaking landscapes. Did you know that Dalarna is the favorite destination among Swedes? Now it’s time to share this gem with the rest of the world.
Would you, as a journalist, be interested in experiencing summer in Dalarna - a place where unspoilt nature and authentic culture meet and create unforgettable memories? Dalarna’s deep forests, woodland lakes, rivers and waterfalls make it the perfect place for outdoor activities. We have the luxury of space and spectacular surroundings. Culturally, Dalarna is the most Swedish of Swedish provinces
Experience summer in Dalarna - a place where unspoilt nature and authentic culture meet and create unforgettable memories. Dalarna’s deep forests, woodland lakes, rivers and waterfalls make it the perfect place for outdoor activities. We have the luxury of space and spectacular surroundings. Culturally, Dalarna is the most Swedish of Swedish provinces too. The iconic red cottages originate from he
Lucia is celebrated in Sweden on the 13th of December with a 'Lucia procession'. Every year, a Lucia celebration is selected for broadcast on national television. This year, viewers will be heading to Tällberg, in the heart of Dalarna, which has been chosen for the broadcast of the Lucia procession.
Light summer nights, flowers in your hair, raising the Maypole, traditional clothing and music, these are the things most often associated with the Midsummer holiday, celebrating the start of the summer. And, for a lot of people, Midsummer in Dalarna, central Sweden, is symbolic of a Swedish summer.
Lovers of art and culture around the world now have a unique opportunity to take a guided tour at the Carl Larsson gården. With this new app, you can visit the home of the famous artists Carl and Karin Larsson and digital visitors can see exclusive material which is only available on the app. - The world rotates around this place – that’s how extraordinary it is. Carl Larsson, Lilla Hyttnäs, 1918
Dalarna Culture route is a captivating journey on which you’ll visit nine places that have played an important role in Swedish history. The Culture Pass gives the holder special benefits at each location. When using one of these benefits, the holder gets a stamp in the Culture Pass. Visiting all nine locations will be rewarded with a special Dala horse as a gift.
Sweden is the world’s most sustainable tourist destination. In Dalarna, focus on sustainability is a key factor on a municipal and regional level and for the local businesses. – Sustainability work is part of our business idea, it provides a structured approach that gives customers, employees, and the company a profile that everyone understands the benefits of, says Patrick Lund, Mora Hotel.
Dalarna means the valleys and the province’s varied, unspoiled landscape is stretching from mighty mountains in the north to rolling farmland in the south. Dalarna is like Sweden in miniature. Culturally, Dalarna is the most Swedish of Swedish provinces too. The iconic Dala horse originates here, just like the red-painted cottages.
The Dala horse became world-famous at the 1939 New York World’s Fair and has been a Swedish icon ever since. The wooden horse can be bought everywhere in Sweden, but it has its roots in the village of Nusnäs outside of Mora in Dalarna. The Dala horse is hand-carved and then hand-painted in the traditional folk art style Dalarna is known for, called ‘kurbits’.
The Dalarna Culture Route is a truly special and unique journey. The cultural passport will help visitors to experience the essence of Dalarna’s cultural heritage by collecting the stamps, take part of special offers and carry out a cultural journey. When the visitor has collected all the stamps they will also have seen the largest cultural heritage sites Dalarna has to offer.
