Introducing Mora
Mora is spliced with Sweden's historic soul. Legend has it that in 1520 Gustav Vasa arrived here, in a last-ditch attempt to start a rebellion against the Danish regime. The people of Mora weren't interested, and Gustav was forced to put on his skis and flee for the border. After he left, the town reconsidered and two yeomen, Engelbrekt and Lars, volunteered to follow Gustav's tracks, finally overtaking him in Sälen and thereby changing Swedish history.
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Today the world's biggest cross-country ski race Vasaloppet, which ends in Mora, commemorates this epic chase, and involves 90km of gruelling Nordic skiing. Around 15, 000 people take part on the first Sunday in March. In summer, you can walk the route on the 90kmVasaloppsleden.
The tourist office (59 20 20; mora@siljan.se; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun mid-Jun-mid-Aug, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri rest of yr) is at the train station. There are banks, supermarkets and other facilities in town, primarily on Kyrkogatan. The library (267 79; Köpmangatan) has Internet access.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Bus travel in Central and northern Sweden
by emilgil 22 August 2011
The biggest Swedish coach operator is Swebus Express, their website can be found here: [Swebus Express|http://www.swebus.se/SwebusExpress_co…
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RE: Plz help: General itinerary for one week in Sweden?
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Hello Are you flying back from Stockholm as well? A week won´t give you much time to see anything apart from Stockholm and possibly one…
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Re: Stockholm in March
by starner 10 January 2009
First sunday in March. Vasaloppet, the worlds longest crosscountry ski race. 14 000 skiers in one go. just get your ass to Mora, Dalarna.…
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