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Fulufjället National Park – To do in Dalarna
Fulufjället National Park - In fact, it's two national parks in one, combining two countries and creating a unique hiking spot. Welcome to Fulufjället in Sweden. Come and see...
10 things to do in Lubeck, Germany
Lubeck is an old wealthy Hanseatic city. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everything here is within walking distance and...
Sahlins struts – To do in Dalarna
Sahlins struts is an ostrich farm in Dalarna, Sweden. They have more than 100 ostriches and they allow visitors to see these majestic animals up close. There is also a farm shop...
Visit a Swedish Fäbod – To do in Dalarna
In Swedish it's called Fäbod and we had a hard time finding the English word for it. Think of a farm - an eco-farm with barn animals and lots of things to see and to explore. We...
Orsa Rovdjurspark – To do in Dalarna
Orsa Rovdjurspark is a predator park. However, before you start getting all judgmental - this is a different kind of place. We were invited to come here, and we are really glad...
Nasets Marcusgard – spend the night in a supermoon
Nasets Marcusgard (Näsets Marcusgård) in Swedish is definitely a special place. Not only will you enjoy a relaxed night up in the trees but here you will also make friends with...
Road trip along lake Siljan by motorhome
Road trip along lake Siljan. Kurbitspainted Dala horses and a telephone booth. A cultural visit to Hildasholm and the Zorn Museum. Sweden's longest jetty followed by a lookout...
Porfyr and Hagstrommuseet – Things to see in Dalarna
Porfyr and Hagstrommuseet might not sound like the most interesting place. Well, at least that's what we thought - until we visited the place. Marit Norin guided us, not only...
Visit a Reindeer in Dalarna at Renbiten
Reindeer in Dalarna is something that a lot of people want to experience. But did you know that's possible to get up close and personal with these beautiful animals? There is a...
Driving through Europe – We have left Sweden
It has been quiet in here. Lots of other things had to be done and we have been going back and forth if we should stay in Sweden or if we could leave. Now, we have left Sweden...
Mustard tasting – LissEllas delivers world class mustard
Mustard tasting is maybe something that many of you didn't even know existed. Well, it does and it's a culinary experience that you will remember fondly. At LissEllas in Dalarna,...
Glamping in Dalarna – Swedish silence at it’s best
Glamping in Dalarna is the new black. In fact, glamping has never been as big as it is now. We had the most incredible experience in Dalarna at Camilla Linnér's place. It's such...
Grovelsjon – Your next hiking adventure in Sweden
Grovelsjon or Grövelsjön as it's spelled in Swedish is located in the most northern parts of Dalarna. Here, you come for hiking and getting close to nature. This place is the...
Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse – a treasure of Dalarna, Sweden
Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse as it's also known as might be the most typical Swedish thing. When we found out that we were going to Dalarna - this was one thing that we asked...
Tallberg – A true gem in Dalarna, Sweden
Tallberg (Tällberg in Swedish) is a very popular small village in Dalarna. It's said that being in Dalarna without visiting Tallberg is like being at a wedding without seeing the...
Falu Gruva a World Heritage Site in Sweden
Falu Gruva is a World Heritage Site. It's also called "Mining Area of the Great Copper Mine in Falun" and it is a must to visit while being in Dalarna. There is so much to...
Hildasholm – Axel Munthes gift to his wife
Hildasholm is a stunning house in Leksand, Dalarna. It's a big tourist attraction that offers tours of the house and that has a stunning garden. Take a guided tour and learn more...
Hykjeberget – A nature reserve with a surprise
Hykjeberget is a nature reserve on top of a mountain. It's a popular place and is often visited due to the wonderful view. During our trip to the mountain, we were all alone....
Silverringen – The Silver Ring – a trail of silver and iron
Silverringen translates into The Silver Ring. This takes you on a historical journey through the towns Silvberg and Säter in Dalarna, Sweden. It includes seven different stops...
Kulinariet – Where crispbread beat the odds and a rich history
Kulinariet in Stora Skedvi in southern Dalarna is a place full of surprises. You have no idea what you're up for until you enter. This is a culinary experience out of this world....
Biking in Dalarna during summer – a true biking paradise
Biking in Dalarna during summer is a great way to explore the landscape and region. "Biking Dalarna" is a collaboration between different cycling regions. Now they have come...
Dinner in Nature in Kloster and Husbyringen
Dinner in Nature in Kloster is an incredible experience - and we are pretty sure that no one can say anything else. It's something special, something gourmet, and yet something...
Hedemora – Dalarnas only medieval town
Hedemora is known for being Dalarnas only medieval town with official rights (whatever that means). The only thing from that period that's still standing today is the church....
Verket & Avesta Art – Museum and art gallery in Dalarna
Verket / Avesta Art is an interactive museum and art gallery that you need to visit while in Avesta, Sweden. It's more than a museum. It's more than an art gallery. Verket is...
Cirque Du Soleil – end of an era
My heart is literally aching. It feels like something is broke. My all-time favorite show has filed for bankruptcy and I can't get over it. Sitting in wonderful Dalarna with lots...
Travel update – we are finally on the road
Oh, how happy we are to be able to travel again. Even if we are confined to Sweden, we are loving the freedom. Since we travel with our motorhome - we are careful but we are also...
Alpaca trekking in Sweden – A day of Love
Alpaca trekking in Sweden - does that sound odd? Well, this is the story of how we ended up with a bunch of students from all over the world, taking a break from their masters...
Fossil search – Odd thing in southern Sweden
Fossil search. Search for dinosaurs. Well, it's not necessarily dinosaurs you are searching for, more fossils from dragons that roamed the earth 80 million years ago. However,...
Update: Ready to explore Sweden
We are getting ready to explore Sweden. Sure, we were supposed to be in Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia but the world is still upside down and we feel that we need to respect that...
Sleigh ride in Funchal Madeira – A toboggan ride to remeber
Sleigh ride in Funchal is a thing that you need to do while visiting Madeira. The sleigh ride in Funchal, or toboggan ride as it's also known as is awesome and different...