Dalarnas län
On the northeastern slope of Tönderberget, we find this beautiful old-growth forest. Pine trees dominate here on mostly poor soil. The forest is home to old trees, rare species, and traces of forest fires from days gone by. The forest in this area has been…
The Bysjöholmarnas Nature Reserve comprises six islands in the Dalälven River. Oak trees, rare wood-decay fungi, and lichens thrive here. The abundance of deciduous trees makes this a perfect habitat for woodpeckers. The islands are accessible only by boat…
In Gryvelån, a mosaic of marshes and coniferous forests is being protected for the future. Pine trees over 400 years old and spruce trees 30 meters tall are evidence that the forests have been left to manage themselves for a long time. Come take a hike thro…
Northeast of Fulufjället National Park lies this steep, forested slope adjacent to the village of Mörkret and the Stormorvallen mountain pasture, which gave the reserve its name. These steep slopes provide ideal conditions for vegetation. The limestone in t…
Here you’ll find a mix of dry and wet areas. In the pine forest, you can find traces of fires and pine trees that are several hundred years old—or perhaps “on the trunk,” as they say? From the road, this reserve mostly looks like it consists of pine forest…
The Björnån Nature Reserve is home to pine trees that are over 500 years old! Here, you can see evidence of up to three forest fires in the form of fire scars on the trees. The reserve consists of a mosaic of forest and marsh. Photo: Dalarna County Administ…
A very old, pine-dominated natural coniferous forest grows in Räbrunnsåsen. Here there are plenty of centuries-old, large pines, often with pine polypore growing on them. In the eastern parts of the reserve, the area is more humid, with overmature pines and…
The village of Skattlösberg is situated on a hill that rises above the surrounding forest landscape. It is an old Finnish village in Grangärde Parish, dating back to the 17th century. Remnants of the past are still visible here—in the form of buildings, sto…
The reserve is a new small municipal nature reserve that was decided in September 2025. The area is located on Digernäsudden, which extends north into Storsiljan. It is low-lying and consists mainly of Scots pine forest and marshland. A nature trail leads v…
The deciduous forest in the area has been allowed to develop freely for almost 100 years and is dense and lush. Perhaps the closest you can get to a jungle in the Falu area.
In the middle of the area is Gläntan, an open meadow reminiscent of the area's agricultural history of the area. Discover old mine holes and hear stories about the drama of the past. Hälsingbergsskogen offers both nature experiences and exciting history r.…
You can visit here in the summer for hiking and in the winter for snowmobiling and skiing. It’s close to both Borlänge and Djurås. The area features cultural relics from the era of mountain pasture life and charcoal burning. The forest, which is over 100 ye…
Olars näs är en liten udde i Svärdsjön strax norr om Svärdsjö. Här fanns förr flera slåtter- och odlingsmarker med tillhörande lador. Enligt en karta från mitten av 1800-talet stod då inte mindre än 12 lador på Olars näs. Idag finns istället en större åker…
