Staty av en kerub i trädgården på Hildasholm i Leksand.

Tips for outdoor activities in Dalarna

There is plenty to do in Tällberg and the surrounding area. In addition to beautiful walks along Lake Siljan and past red farmhouses, there are a wide range of excursion destinations to explore.

Suggestions for excursion destinations in Dalarna

All year round

  • Study the process from piece of wood to painted Dala horse at Nils Olsson in Nusnäs, outside Mora.
  • See all the works and objects at the Zornmuseet and Zorngården in Mora.
  • Hike around the waterfall and study the impact of the meteorite strike in Styggforsen, Boda.
  • Visit Leksands Knäckebröds bageributik where you will find delicacies from all over Dalarna. 
  • Carl Larsson-gården in Sundborn outside Falun is a gem.
  • Step down into​​​​​​​ Falu Gruva and visit their interactive museum.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Gustav Vasa, who escaped through the outhouse at Ornässtugan.
  • Nittsjö Keramik outside Rättvik has a shop selling second-hand items.
  • Shop for locally produced goods in the neighbouring village of Laknäs, where ​​​​​​​Erkers Lantgård has a farm shop selling its own vegetables, sausages and flowers.
  • Take a trip to​​​​​​​ Fryksås and enjoy magnificent nature experiences, culture in a historic mountain pasture environment and fine dining experiences.

Carl Larsson-gården i Sundborn.
The Carl Larsson Farm in Sundborn, outside Falun. A popular destination in Dalarna. Photo: Anna Holm/Visit Dalarna.

During the summer

  • Check out a concert at Dalhalla.
  • Karl Tövåsens living mountain pasture outside Vikarbyn welcomes visitors during the summer.
  • Take a guided tour of​​​​​​​ Hildasholm Museum and Gardens in Leksand.
  • Take a trip to Björkberget in Siljansnäs and enjoy a summertime coffee break and magical views. Naturum Dalarna is also located here.
  • Walk around the bird lake ​​​​​​​Limsjön, 7 km, as soon as the ground dries up in the spring. 
  • Cycle wonderful distances in Leksand and Rättvik. Visit Dalarna recommends some nice bike rides
  • Take a trip to​​​​​​​ Kajaktiv in Dala-Floda and experience something out of the ordinary. Try white water rafting, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.

During the winter

sion destinations in Dalarna on Visit Dalarna's website​​​​​​​ www.visitdalarna.se