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Siljan - Every day, year round!

The Siljan district is fantastic! Fabulous natural surroundings, mile-wide views of Siljan’s glittering waters, blossoming meadows: a given place for relaxation and natural serenity. Here you’ll find an intriguing mix of traditional and modern in the form of music, festivals, Midsummer celebrations, working summer dairy farms and much, much more. A multitude of activities and adventures await all, young and old alike!

Dalhalla

Certain places have remarkable inherent drawing power. Dalhalla,
which has changed from an abandoned limestone quarry to a musical stage, is one such place. This gem lies in the forest a few kilometres north of Rättvik.
Book your concert tickets at Siljan Turism, tel 0248-79 72 00

Events in the Lake Siljan Area

Summer, autumn, winter or spring. There's always something on the go around Lake Siljan. Here you can take note of some things which happen this year!

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Cottage Rental

Rent a cottage in the Lake Siljan area. A visit to Siljan is at the same time peaceful and exhilarating. Find your own favourite and reserve a cottage on-line! Welcome to the Siljan region!

Lake Siljan - all year round

In the Lake Siljan area tradition and modernity live side by side. With a wide variety of experiences, the Siljan region always has something to offer, every day, year round. Read more in our Magazine and feel very welcome to the Lake Siljan area! Read the Magazine here

How to get a Polar Bear

Polar bears, Ewa and Wilbär, have their home in Orsa Grönklitt; with their own websites and fan clubs in Europe, perhaps the world´s most popular bears? How didi this happen? Read more here

The home of Swedish Midsummer

Every year, at the very same time, wonderful and strange things happen. Suddenly, when the days are longest and lightest, Dalarna folk gather together in their villages and towns to celebrate Midsummer. Read more here

Zorn

Anders Zorn (1860–1920) is one of Sweden’s foremost artists, most famous for his nude paintings, genre scenes, and vivid depictions of water. Born in Mora, Zorn obtained great international success as a portrait painter, not least in United States.

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The Symbol

From a timber cabin in the Dalarna woods to the world exhibition in Shanghai - how did the dala horse become the symbol for all Sweden? Read more here

Great Fishing around Lake Siljan

The areas around lakes Siljan and Orsasjön do not only breathe rich traditions and culture, the countryside is also captivatingly beautiful.For the most part, this is the result of the meeting of the barren
taiga of the north...

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Play golf around Siljan

Now there are six fine golf courses to choose from around Siljan.The newest is Tällberg Village Golf Club between Leksand and Rättvik.

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Guest Guide 2010

In the Guest Guide you will get information on restaurants, attractions, activiites, crafts and much more. Get your copy at the nearest Tourist Office or read the Guest guide here.

Read the Guest Guide here