Create unforgettable memories in Dalarna, Sweden

To give your holiday that extra special touch, why not book one of the unique experiences that Dalarna has to offer. Perhaps a tree house that looks like a Christmas bauble, a raft in the middle of the lake or a world unique sauna experience 80 meters below ground. Or why not choose total silence and seclusion in a national park. Where would you like to stay?

1. Garpenberg castle: A treasure and a piece of cultural heritage
The largest castle structure north of the river Dalälven and one of the few places in Sweden where you can still stay in a setting that echoes with a genuine sense of Swedish history. At Garpenbergs Slott, you will experience an atmosphere that retains a whiff of the ostentatious social life of 18th-century France. You will stay in beautiful rooms in the two wings next to the main building. The castle boasts numerous beautiful rooms and parlours, an old vault for private dinners and a number of small dining rooms. With outstanding Franco-Swedish cuisine based on local, seasonal ingredients, history goes hand in hand with sustainable and delicious dishes.

2. Ejheden: The abandoned village
In the heart of Sweden, about an hour through no man’s land, you will find a remote and secret treasure in the midst of the old Swedish forest where you can take time to unwind. A back-to-basics experience where you will live and breathe the surrounding nature in an abandoned village. Here, you will live in the old school, overlooking the stunning lake of Storejen. Together with your private host you will help out on the farm, cutting wood to heat your cabin and cooking meals together in the idyllic old boathouse. Every day will be filled with enjoyable outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, wildlife safaris, swimming and your very own sauna for relaxing in absolute tranquility. Prepare yourself for the true luxury of staying off the grid in the magical surroundings while relaxing next to the woodstove after a day out.

3. The Mangévie: Stay in the magical furu treehouse
It’s about getting back to nature without getting back to basics. It is said that spending time outdoors in nature is good for your health, both mentally and physically. In this amazing one-tree treehouse, you are sure to enjoy the best stay. A view over the forest, a luxurious bed, cosy lounge, wood stove and well-stocked mini-fridge will make your stay even better. All this in Scandinavian interior design. You will enjoy a dinner around the fire in your own Lapland grill house and will have a sauna and hot tub all to yourselves. The perfect escape for anyone who wants some me-time to unwind and breathe in nature. Time to sit back and do it in style. In the morning, a fresh, healthy breakfast with local products awaits you. Have it delivered to your bed or enjoy it in the classroom in the old school.

4. Näsets Marcusgård: Nordic forest Eco lodge
By the edge of the forest, you will find this secluded and exclusive eco resort. You will have the whole farm to yourself and your loved ones and can choose between spending the night snuggled in the charmingly renovated and furnished barn or in one of the cosy and well-designed treehouses in the nearby forest, one of which looks like a giant Christmas bauble, the "Supermoon". A place focusing on small scale, personal, local and time as luxury. In a place that borders the wilderness but is still easily accessible in the countryside. The host couple will take time for you and give you the best conditions to experience the place and its surroundings.

5. Adventure mine: Thrilling below ground
Explore the underworld at the Adventure Mine in Tuna Hästberg outside the town of Borlänge. It´s a disused iron ore mine that has become a destination for exciting underground adventures. Far beneath the surface, the mining tunnels wind their way through the mountain between huge caves, like those you find in fairytales. Join a guided tour exploring deep below ground, try-out the challenging canyoning or – for a more quiet adventure - the worlds most powerful sauna ritual.

6. Sámi tipi Mujjies: Stay in a traditional Sámi tipi
Return to the roots and stay in a Sámi tipi tent, used by the reindeer herders of the North, the Sámi people in the past and today. Imagine the whistling of the mountain birches, the crackle of fire and a sky filled with stars and the mountains that are your horizon wherever you turn. Sámi tipi Mujjies is for the adventurers who like hands-on challenges of maintaining the fire in the wood stove and cooking a traditional Sámi meal. Enjoy an exciting night in the tipi in the glow of the oil lamp and with soft reindeer skins covering the floor.

7. Kungshaga Hotel: A floating hotel room
It is truly an unforgettable experience to stay at Kungshaga Floating Hotel room. The room moves with the water which means that you can wake up to a new stunning view of the lake Orsa every morning. In the evening you will gently be rocked to sleep by the waves. From the hotel room you have access to water-based activities like swimming, paddling or even fishing right from the comfort of your own room. You will reach the floating hotel room by canoe, kayak or SUP.

8. Navardalen wilderness lodge: A no connection experience
Close your eyes and imagine a place between untouched mountains, deep forests and the magical, pristine lake of Navardalen. An escape for deep relaxation, unwinding and unforgettable adventures. A place where you can hear your calm breath and heal from within. A place where you can smell the natural forest and hear the crackling of the fire. A complete break from the outside world. This is a life-changing experience. It cannot be explained with words, it has to be experienced. Enjoy guided wilderness spa, campfire dinners, wildlife safaris, meditation, canoeing and 100% service from the amazing staff.

9. Eco camp: In a national park on top of the mountain plateau
In the heart of the the Fulufjället National Park, you will find this one-of-a-kind glamping experience. Stay in a spacious tent surrounded by amazing mountain views above the tree line and experience the magic of sleeping under the stars while staying warm and comfortable in your own private retreat. Eco Camp offers a lot of outdoor activities to make your stay even more exciting. Take a guided hike through the park’s rugged terrain, explore the nearby streams by packraft, let your guide take you to the nearby lakes to fish arctic char or have a cleansing sauna with a dip in the cool stream.

10. Hello Sunnanhed: Undisturbed calmness
In the remote village of Sunnanhed you will find a unique luxurious converted boutique barn. Whether you’re looking for a unique stay with family or friends, a romantic getaway or a creative escape with your work team Hello Sunnanhed will give you that extraordinary experience from the moment you arrive. Here you find yourself surrounded by untouched nature, endless forrest and deep blue lakes. The building is a 225 sqm open space with 8 meter ceiling height and is characterized by a huge two-tonnes heavy panorama window - that you can easily open yourself. Here you can hire your private chef or book outdoor experiences, everything from outdoor cooking, berry and mushroom picking to sauna or ice skating. Try the luxurious copper bath tub, gather around the long reclaimed wooden table or lounge on the plush daybeds and enjoy your get together, in an undisturbed calmness. A cuddle with the neighbouring mountain cows are included.