Västerdalarna is the western part of Dalarna, at the border to Norway. The region contains the tallest mountains of the province, and is less populated than Siljansbygden and Dalabergslagen.
The coldest and most mountainous part of Svealand, this is a region for outdoor life and winter sport not too far from the more populated regions of southern Sweden.
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editUnderstand
editThe settlements in western Dalarna are few and far between. While most of the forests are used for logging, the region is great to see Eurasian fauna including bears, elks and deer.
Get in
editDriving is the most practical mode of transport in the region. Public transportation is scarcer than in the more populated parts of Dalarna.
Get around
editDriving is a practical way to get around, as well as hiking.
Södra kungsleden is a north-south hiking trail.
See
editThe region is great for Eurasian wildlife.
Do
edit- See also: Winter in the Nordic countries
Västerdalarna is mostly visited for outdoor life and winter sport. The region has several alpine resorts, and contains the starting points of two legs in the Swedish Classic Circuit: The Vansbro Swim in Vansbro, and Vasaloppet in Sälen.
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editNightlife is restricted to the resorts, in particular Sälen.
Stay safe
editCold weather and winter conditions are concerns here, well into April and May.