What is Dalarna known for?

Dalarna is a natural treasure featuring varied and vast landscapes offering all manner of outdoor activities – with fascinating history and cultural heritage to boot. Did you know? The long-distance cross-country ski race ‘Vasaloppet’ is the oldest of its kind in the world. It runs from Sälen to Mora.

What is there to do at Lake Siljan?

Top things to do in Lake Siljan

• T. Top ChoiceSwedish in Tällberg. Tällbergsgårdens Hotell.
• D. Top ChoiceOpera in Rättvik. Dalhalla Opera.
• M. Top ChoiceHistoric Building in Leksand. Munthe’s Hildasholm.
• Z. Top ChoiceHistoric Building in Mora.
• V. Museum in Mora.
• N. Nature Reserve in Leksand.
• R. Museum in Rättvik.
• R. Swedish in Rättvik.

Is Dalarna University good?

Dalarna University has an overall score of 4.2 stars, according to student reviews on Studyportals, the best place to find out how students rate their study and living experience at universities from all over the world.

Where in Sweden is Dalarna?

Dalarna, formerly Dalecarlia, län (county) and traditional landskap (province), central Sweden. It extends from the Norwegian border in the west nearly to the town of Gävle, on the Gulf of Bothnia in the east.

What to see and do in Dalarna, Sweden?

Traveling in Dalarna is like experiencing Sweden in a miniature. The mountains and the Sami culture, the lakes and mountains, the red cottages, the craft tradition and the exciting industrial history. Everything gathered up close. We help you find and book accommodation, activities and events.

What kind of horse is in Dalarna Sweden?

Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse as it’s also known as might be the most typical Swedish thing. When we found out that we were going to Dalarna – this was one thing that we asked to be able to do – visit a place where they make the Dala horses. And it was a real treat.

Where to go for long distance skating in Dalarna?

Long-distance skating on thick lake ice is hugely popular in Dalarna and there is prepared skating trails at lake Run, lake Orsa and elsewhere around the county. Together you study animal tracks, prepare an open fire and cook sausages or whatever you fancy. Altogether much faster ways of negotiating snow and ice are by snowmobile or by dog-sled.

Which is the most famous place in Sweden?

Culturally speaking, two of Sweden’s most iconic symbols hail from Dalarna: the elaborately decorated ‘dalahäst’ (Dala Horse) and unmistakably Swedish shade of ‘ Falu Rödfärg ’ (Falun Red) that adorns cottages across the country. Dalarna is also the place to visit if you want to experience a midsummer celebration with all the trimmings.