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    Mora

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    Mora

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    Mora on Lake Siljan in Dalarna is a hub of Swedish tradition and handicraft.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Mora on Lake Siljan in Dalarna is a hub of Swedish tradition and handicraft. The town is known as the finish line of the Vasaloppet, the world's largest cross-country ski race, which has run over 90 kilometers from Berga by near Sälen to Mora since 1922; in 2027, it takes place on March 7. In nearby Nusnäs, Dalahästar have been hand-carved and painted at Nils Olsson since 1928. The Zornmuseet displays works by painter Anders Zorn, whose home, Zorngården, can be visited on a guided tour. Around Lake Siljan, you can hike and cycle in summer; in winter, the focus is on the Vasaloppet.

    Sights in Mora

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    1Zorngården

    Zorngården was the home of painter Anders Zorn in Mora. The building blends Dalarna tradition with Art Nouveau and international influences. A guided tour reveals more about Zorn's art and private life. The Zornmuseet is right next door.
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    2Zorn Museum

    The Zorn Museum on Vasagatan exhibits a large collection of Anders Zorn's works, watercolors and paintings among them. The Zorn family home and garden are directly adjacent.
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    3Zorn old farm and Textile Museum

    Museum in Yvradsvägen 3.
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    City walks in Mora

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Mora: Vasaloppet, Church and Anders Zorn

    The short walk along Vasagatan connects the Vasaloppet finish line with Mora kyrka and the sites of painter Anders Zorn. You'll see his home, Zorngården, right next to the church, and end up in Zornmuseet next door.

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    Stops (4)

    Essen & Trinken

    Korsnäsgården

    Café in Moragatan 9.
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    Käk & Plock - Restaurang Mora

    Restaurant in Kyrkogatan 10.
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    Restaurang & Pizzeria Pronto

    Restaurant in Kyrkogatan 27.
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    O'Learys Mora

    Bar in Vasagatan 38.
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    Mora: Insights into History and Culture

    Gustav Vasa and the VasaloppetMora's history is closely linked to Gustav Vasa, who sought support for his rebellion in Dalarna in the early 16th century and later became king. The Vasaloppet, running from Sälen to Mora since 1922, commemorates this.Dalapferd and Wooden HousesTraditional wooden houses in Falu Rödfärg are typical. In the village of Nusnäs near Mora, Dalapferd have been hand-carved and painted with the traditional Kurbits pattern since 1928.Anders ZornThe painter Anders Zorn hails from Mora. Zornmuseet and Zorngården, his residence blending Dalarna tradition and Art Nouveau, preserve his legacy.

    Traveling locally

    Bus and TrainBuses from Dalatrafik connect the centre with surrounding areas. Timetables and digital tickets can be found in the Dalatrafik app. Mora is reachable by train.On Foot and By BikeThe town centre and the shores of Lake Siljan are best explored on foot, while bikes are ideal for the surrounding area. Taxis are available; outside peak hours, you should pre-order.

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    Dalarna

    Dalarna

    Dalarna in Central Sweden is known for its red wooden houses, the Dala horse, and a landscape of lakes, forests, and mountains around Lake Siljan. The region fosters folk art, traditional costumes, and Midsummer festivals, and the Falun Copper Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located here.
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    Sjötorp

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