Must-see attractions in Lake Siljan

  • Munthe’s Hildasholm

    Lake Siljan

    Built by Axel Munthe (1857–1949), who served as the Swedish royal physician and wrote the best-selling memoir The Story of San Michele, this sumptuously…

  • Zorngården

    Lake Siljan

    The Zorn family house, Zorngården, is an excellent example of a wealthy artist’s residence and reflects Anders Zorn’s National Romantic aspirations (check…

  • Vasaloppsmuseet

    Lake Siljan

    Even if you have no interest in skiing, you may be pleasantly surprised by the excellent Vasaloppsmuseet, which really communicates the passion behind the…

  • Naturum Dalarna

    Lake Siljan

    This visitor centre and nature park, 16km northwest of Leksand, has information about the meteor that hit several million years ago and local flora and…

  • Rättviks Gammelgård

    Lake Siljan

    You can get your open-air-museum fix at Rättviks gammelgård, 500m north of the kyrka – it’s a collection of buildings that were moved here during the…

  • Japanska Parken

    Lake Siljan

    In recognition of the town's sister-city-hood with Tobetsu, Japan, you'll find this lovely (and authentic) Japanese garden by the shores of Lake Siljan…

  • Långbryggan

    Lake Siljan

    Scandinavia’s longest wooden pier, the impressive 628m Långbryggan, runs out into the lake from just behind the train station.

  • Zornmuseet

    Lake Siljan

    Zornmuseet displays many of the best-loved portraits and characteristic nudes of Mora painter Anders Zorn (1860–1920), one of Sweden’s most renowned…

  • Gravfälten på Sollerön

    Lake Siljan

    Head to Sollerö Hembygdsgård for a map and local knowledge on how best to explore this fragile, historical site featuring a 3km walking trail among…

  • Vidablick Utsiktstorn

    Lake Siljan

    An enterprising 17-year-old built Vidablick Utsiktstorn, a viewing tower about 5km southeast of town, from where there are great panoramas of the lake. On…

  • Leksands Kyrka

    Lake Siljan

    Leksands Kyrka, with its distinctive onion dome, dates from the early 13th century but has been extensively renovated and enlarged. The church contains…

  • Sollerö Hembygdsgård

    Lake Siljan

    Begin your explorations of Gravfälten på Sollerön from this 19th century Sollerö farm where you'll also find a viking ship and locals to point you in the…

  • Rättviks Kyrka

    Lake Siljan

    The 13th-century church has 87 well-preserved church stables, the oldest dating from 1470. The pseudo-rune memorial beside the church commemorates the…

  • Rättviks Kulturhus

    Lake Siljan

    This local museum complex houses the Rättviks bibliotek (library), art exhibitions and a display describing the Siljan meteor impact. The helpful staff go…

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