Sights in Mora
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Grönklitt Björnpark
Fat-bottomed roly-poly bear cubs are the star attraction at Grönklitt Björnpark, a wildlife reserve 16km from Orsa. Even if there are no cubs around during your visit, there’s plenty to see: lynx, wolves, red foxes and wolverines. The animals have a lot of space and natural surroundings, which is ideal for them, but means there’s plenty of room to hide, so you may not see the more skittish creatures. For the closest views, follow the posted feeding schedule. Summer activities such as fishing, canoeing, and elk or beaver safaris can also be booked at the park, and on certain mornings you can do yoga on ‘tiger hill’ (check online for schedules). Plans are underway to expand…
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Zornmuseet
Zornmuseet displays many of the best-loved portraits and characteristic nudes of the Mora painter Anders Zorn (1860–1920), one of Sweden’s most renowned artists. His naturalistic depictions of Swedish life and the countryside are on display, as well as the Zorn family silver collection.
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Vasaloppsmuseet
Even if you have no interest in skiing, you may be pleasantly surprised by the excellent Vasaloppsmuseet, which really communicates the passion behind the world’s largest cross-country skiing event. There’s some fantastic crackly black-and-white film of the first race, a display about nine-times winner and hardy old boy Nils ‘Mora-Nisse’ Karlsson, and an exhibit of prizes. Outside the museum is the race finish line, a favourite place for holiday snaps.
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Zorngården
The Zorn family house, Zorngården, is an excellent example of a wealthy artist’s house and reflects Zorn’s National Romantic aspirations (check out the Viking-influenced hall and entryway). Access to the house is by guided tour (every 15 minutes in summer; phone ahead for English tours).
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