Dalecarlia Attractions
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Dalarna (also known in English as Dalecarlia) lies in central Sweden northwest of Stockholm, extending to the Norwegian frontier. From Stockholm to Lake Siljan is about 260km/160mi. It is one of the most popular tourist areas in Sweden, with its colorful little wooden horses providing favorite souvenirs.
Topography
This wooded upland region watered by the Västerdalälv and the Ästerdalälv is one of the most attractive parts of Sweden, with its fertile valleys, the beautiful Lake Siljan and the rugged hills to the northwest.
Dalarna began to attract visitors in the mid-19th century. It offers good walking and fishing, facilities for various water sports and, in winter, skiing. Midsummer night is celebrated with particular enthusiasm on Lake Siljan, the "heart of Sweden", though the occasion has lost much of its original charm; visitors are likely to see the celebrations at their best in the smaller towns and villages.
Topography
This wooded upland region watered by the Västerdalälv and the Ästerdalälv is one of the most attractive parts of Sweden, with its fertile valleys, the beautiful Lake Siljan and the rugged hills to the northwest.
Dalarna began to attract visitors in the mid-19th century. It offers good walking and fishing, facilities for various water sports and, in winter, skiing. Midsummer night is celebrated with particular enthusiasm on Lake Siljan, the "heart of Sweden", though the occasion has lost much of its original charm; visitors are likely to see the celebrations at their best in the smaller towns and villages.
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Address:
Dalarna Tourist Office, Trotzgatan 10-12, S-79123 Falun, Sweden
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Dalarna - Touring
Visitors touring the area around Dalarna will want to start in Avesta. Some of the highlights include Borlange, Djurás, and the tourist town of Furudal.
Calm day in Dalarna.
