Day Trips and Attractions
🌲⛰️ Experience Dalarna – a region rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage! Discover fascinating mines that tell the story of the area’s industrial past, roaring waterfalls set against untamed wilderness, and welcoming farm visits where the whole family can meet the animals and taste local specialties.
Falu Gruva
Explore 1,000 years of history at the Falun Mine. Join a guided tour through winding tunnels and deep shafts beneath the ground. Bring the whole family for a full-day adventure at Falu Gruva!
Motor- og nostalgimuseet
A museum for the whole family! Here you can see cars, motorcycles, excavators, and even old workshop equipment. Beautifully located by Lake Södra Hörken in Dalarna.
Nils Olsson Dalahästar
In the village of Nusnäs, just outside Mora, the world’s most famous horse is made – the Dala horse. At the Nils Olsson Dala Horse workshop, you can watch up close as each horse takes shape, from a simple block of wood to a beautifully hand-painted masterpiece.
Trolldalen Naturreservat
In Trolldalen, nature, history, and a touch of fairytale magic come together. Here you’ll find ravines, steep cliffs, and an enchanting forest. The area was shaped during the Ice Age, around 9,500 years ago.
Styggforsen Naturreservat
Shaped by the power of water, Styggforsen is a spectacular and mythical place where the river Enån plunges through a dramatic gorge — a 36-meter drop carved out over millions of years of geological history!
Bäsna Trädgård
A fairytale garden with a charming garden café — a green oasis between Gagnef and Borlänge. Wander along the Troll Path with its waterfalls, garden sculptures, and little surprises along the way. In the heart of the garden, you’ll find a lovely shop and a popular café.
Fäboden på Indre Fjäll
Idre Fjäll has a traditional mountain farm with old log cabins. Here you’ll meet goats, cows, rabbits, geese, and hens. The farm is just a short walk from the village square and free to visit.
Vindpark Dalarna
At Vindpark Dalarna, you’ll have the chance to visit a wind farm and experience wind power up close. Learn more about the energy transition and the important role wind power plays in it.
Sälen Botaniska
A true gem in the Sälenfjällen mountains – Sweden’s highest alpine botanical garden. Run by the non-profit association Sälens Fjällbotaniska Vänner, the garden is home to more than 1,800 labeled plants today.
Avesta bisonpark
At Avesta Bison Park, you can come face to face with the majestic and powerful European bison – a rare and endangered species. The park also features a playground and a cozy café.
Äventyrsgruvan
The Adventure Mine in Tuna Hästberg offers something truly unique and different. Where the Tunaslätten plain meets the vast forests of Bergslagen lies the small town of Tuna Hästberg, home to a mine that closed in 1968. A magical experience awaits!
Lilla Säter i Säterdalen
Lilla Säter is a unique playground where children and adults can explore a miniature version of “Big Säter” – the charming wooden town center located just across the railway.