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.
Biking Dalarna's destinations deliver a large selection of trails for a guaranteed great overall experience, regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert. In addition to top-class cycling, there are accommodations with extra service for both you and your bike. A variety of activities, cultural experiences and good food and drink make your cycling vacation complete.
Biking Dalarna is a
Imagine a place where you can run barefoot through the grass and dive into inviting lakes. Enjoy bright summer nights and quiet mornings, rolling mountains, deep forests, untouched meadows and charming villages with red wooden houses. Experiencing a Scandinavian summer is something truly magical. In Dalarna, you will find a lot of fantastic adventures that will make your vacation memorable. Here w
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
Here you will find a list of unique experiences and accomodations that Dalarna has to offer.
It’s now possible to experience a world-unique sauna in the heart of Dalarna. As part of a guided tour, you can venture down into a disused mine to experience the newly opened sauna. You can also indulge in a mystical, atmospheric sauna ritual.
A pilot test of a brand new concept is currently in progress, with some of Dalarna's accommodation facilities being certified as Outdoor Qualified by Visit Dalarna. “As a certified Outdoor Qualified accommodation facility, we can create conditions to attract completely new target groups and offer more incentives for the visitor to travel,” says Andreas Hermansson, Outdoor business developer.
Dalarna, in central Sweden, is a paradise for all fishing enthusiasts. We have deep lakes, wide rivers, thrilling ice fishing and small, hidden waterways where you can sneak up and not scare away the fish that are trying to stay hidden. Several companies offer guided fishing tours and courses combined with accommodation.
Visit Sweden’s yearly sales event, Swedish Workshop, is coming to Falun on May 18-19. Swedish Workshop is an incredibly valuable opportunity for creating and developing contacts with international tour operators, which in turn generate future long-term business partnerships for Dalarna's hospitality companies’, says Tatjana Summermatter, international business developer, Visit Dalarna.
Vasaloppet, the ski race between Sälen and Mora, is the world’s biggest long-distance ski race. In 2022, Vasaloppet will be 100 years old and celebrated with a Jubileumsvasa (Jubilee Vasaloppet), a race in tribute to the pioneers that put the first race together in 1922 with 139 participants. Also a new race, Vasaloppet 10, is intended to be a roughly 10 km long, 100th birthday party.
In Dalarna in central Sweden, you’ll find everything you need for a calm yet active winter holiday . Relax, unwind and enjoy nature and explore sparkling winter environments where you yourself choose the pace. Snowshoe walking, cross-country skiing, winter fishing, winter hiking, outdoor cooking and more.
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.
Hiking in the Dalecarlian mountains in Central Sweden late summer and autumn is magical with the beautiful colours and the crispy air! At Grövelsjön in Northern Dalarna, there are opportunities everywhere for getting out into wide-ranging and amazing natural environments without too much effort. It's possible to get a real mountain experience only 6 hours from Stockholm.
Whether you are a family raring to go on a canoeing adventure or friends who want to experience challenging mountain bike trails, the region Dalarna in central Sweden has several places where you can find outdoor activities, accommodation and food experiences all in the same place, year round. From Säfsen Resort in the south to Idre Fjäll in the north.
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
The idea behind “The Edible Country” is to turn Sweden’s outdoors into a gourmet restaurant. Soon you can book an outdoor table in Grövelsjön. - Our table is focused on flavours from Sami cuisine and what nature provides, depending on the season. Visitors can also book us to prepare their food and hear more about life as a reindeer herder and about Sami culture, says Helena Andersson, Renbiten.
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.
Taste of Dalarna is a network of farm shops, artisan producers, craft brewers, cafés and restaurants throughout Dalarna, all of whom are passionate about local produce and local flavours. On tasteofdalarna.se you will find a map showing the location of all the various restaurants, cafés and producers so that you easily can create your own food itinerary in Dalarna.