During the summer, the area around lake Siljan beckons with many exciting, fun, delicious, and beautiful experiences. Take time to discover something new – and above all, take time to enjoy the summer days. Here, we've created a bucket list with 15 delightful easy activities to try during your vacation because often, it’s the little things that create the biggest memories. How many can you check off?
1. Go on a waterfall safari and listen to the thundering roar of Helvetesfallet and Storstupet in Orsa.
2. Explore the fäbodar (old traditional mountain pastures) in Fryksås, one of Sweden's largest and oldest fäbod environments, and hike along the old paths of the dairymaids.
3. Feel the pride (and the sweat) after hiking to the top of Gesundaberget.
4. Experience the feeling of crossing under the classic finish portal of Vasaloppet in Mora – it's there year-round.
5. Take a morning dip in Siljan and enjoy breakfast outdoors on the beach.
6. Take a selfie with the Dala horse in Nusnäs. You can even paint your own Dala horse there.
7. Walk the 628 meters out on Långbryggan (The long pier) in Rättvik and gaze out over the "ocean-like" Siljan.
8. Watch the sunset from Söderås outside Rättvik, one of Dalarna's most beautiful viewpoints.
9. Drive the scenic route between Rättvik and Leksand via Laknäs, Tällberg, and Plintsberg. It doesn't get more Swedish summer than this.
10. Enjoy the magical view in Tällberg – and check out the kurbits-painted telephone booth while you're there.
11. Spot as many bird species as possible around Limsjön in Leksand.
12. Attend a folk music gathering. Summer in Dalarna offers a smorgasbord of musical events, such as the Bingsjöstämman and Orsayran.
13. Take a road trip around Siljan, keep an eye out for all the intriguing signs along the roads, follow them, and see what happens!
14. Explore the surroundings by bike. The Dalhalla route and Orsasjön loop are two easy cycling circuits through scenic and interesting landscapes.
15. Get out on Siljan and see the region from the water! Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle on your own or join a tour on M/S Gustaf Wasa or S/S Engelbrekt.
