Leksand (pop. 14,000), on the Österdalälv at the southeast end of Lake Siljan, is the chief place in the commune of Leksand, which includes more than 90 small villages. A section of the town of Leksand features preserved old homes. Leksand church, originally built in the 13th century, has an onion-domed tower added in the 18th century and a
Baroque interior with a 14th century crucifix. The Hembygsgård houses a local museum, with a varied collection of material (including a school museum). The Tinghus contains a collection of pictures by local artists.