Lupines in bloom at the edge of a lake in Dalarna, Sweden, on a summer evening.

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Dalarna

Bordering Norway to the west, Dalarnas län (county) occupies a broad swath of land in middle Sweden. It runs from the remote and rugged landscapes of Grövelsjön and Idre in the northwest for about 350km to its southeastern extent, putting it within striking distance for holidaying Stockholmers.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

  • Famous swedish pit Falu Gruva, once a major source for copper.

    Falu Gruva

    Dalarna

    Falun’s kopparbergs gruva was the world’s most important copper mine by the 17th century. Called 'Sweden's treasure chest', it drove the small country's…

  • The home of Swedish artists Carl and Karin Larsson in Sundborn, Sweden.

    Carl Larsson-gården

    Dalarna

    Don’t miss Sweden's 'most famous home', located 13km northeast of Falun in the picturesque village of Sundborn. After their deaths, the early-20th-century…

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