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Midsummer Dalarna
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Dalarna, naturally !
The word "Dalarna" means "the dales" (valleys). Dalarna is a region full of historical associations, possessing strong local characteristics in respect of its products, and especially of its people. Historically, the people of Dalecarlia are famous for their sturdy love of independence.
Dalarna is famous for its scenic landscapes and its lively tradition of folk customs, celebrations and crafts. Many of Dalarna´s most interesting towns, villages, attractions and tourist destinations are located around the beautiful Lake Siljan, famous for its singular blue colour – a nuance so particular that it has been given its own definition: Siljan blue. Here are the towns of Rättvik, Leksand and Mora, all renowned for their many folkloristic attractions and spectacular Midsummer.
Tällberg is a famous Falu red village with a breathtaking view over Siljan, and no less than eight large inns of high hotel standard, offering ambitious programmes of events and entertainment year round. In Mora, you shouldn´t miss a visit to the magnificent museum home of Anders Zorn, Sweden´s national romantic master painter from the last turn of the century.
The village of Nusnäs is the home of the Dalacarlian horse, Sweden´s other chief national symbol, along with the Maypole. Here you can visit the several small factories and see your own horse being hand painted in characteristic kurbitz flower ornamentation. For an overview of the proud Dalacarlian folkloristic handicraft history and tradition, visit Dalarnas museum in Falun.
Dalarna offers vast areas of untamed wilderness and deep forests teeming with large game such as elk, bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx, with plenty of enchanting scenery and outdoors activities such as hiking, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, canoeing, whitewater rafting and first-class salmon and trout fishing. The major ski resorts Idre and Sälen comprise Sweden´s southernmost, most accessible and largest winter sports destinations.
Another attraction for the entire family is the Grönklitt Bear Park, where you can stroll along a clever system of trails and bridges, meeting bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines up close in their own natural environment. In Fulufjället National Park is Njupskär, Sweden´s largest waterfall, some 112 metres high, with a surrounding area of dramatic beauty. The waterfalls are no less spectacular in winter, when a massive shield of shimmering ice envelops the falling water masses.
Welcome to Mora, Dalarna!
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