It runs from Sälen to Mora. ‘Falu Rödfärg’ – the rusty red-coloured paint giving many Swedish houses their distinctive character – contains pigment from Falun Mine. Dalarna is home to Sweden’s southernmost Sami village, Idre sameby. Dalarna county, nestled in central Sweden, leaves little to be desired.
How long is the migration route from Dalarna to Stockholm?
This historic migration route takes you all the way from Dalarna to Stockholm. The route is divided into stretches, each one running between 20 and 37 kilometres, with plenty of natural beauty and cultural sites to take in along the way. With its 30 metre-high rock walls, Helvetesfallet is a must-see natural wonder.
When is Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden?
Apart from the Christmas season, midsummer’s eve is probably the biggest celebration in the country as every man, woman and child celebrate the longest day of the year. Midsummer’s eve is celebrated between June 20th and June 25th. Keep these dates in mind, especially if you are in the region of Dalarna in central Sweden.
What makes Dalarna a miniature Sweden?
With its all-encompassing landscapes, it’s easy to see why Dalarna has been described as a “miniature Sweden”. Culturally speaking, two of Sweden’s most iconic symbols hail from Dalarna: the elaborately decorated ‘dalahäst’ (Dala Horse) and unmistakably Swedish shade of ‘ Falu Rödfärg ’ (Falun Red) that adorns cottages across the country.
Where does the wood for Dala come from?
The wood for Dala horses comes from the dense forests around Lake Siljan, where Nusnäs is located. Producing a Dala horse takes about two weeks. First, a template is stamped onto the wood that has been selected and prepared.
Can you visit the Olsson brothers in Dalarna?
Visitors to Dalarna can visit the Olsson brothers’ factories and see Dala horses being produced. Grannas A. Olsson and Nils Olsson Hemslöjd are located adjacent to one another in Nusnäs, about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) outside Mora.
