Dalsland - back to nature!

Explore the friendly wilderness

In Dalsland we have everything you need to give yourself a revitalising boost to your wellbeing. Our nature is untouched and our experiences genuine.

Your best Dalsland holiday

With added comfort, unique accommodation, and great food!

10 favorites in Dalsland

We have listed ten of the most popular reasons to visit Dalsland.

Dalsland is not far away

Beautifully situated between Lake Vänern and the Norwegian border. Värmland to the north and bordering Bohuslän, welcome to Sweden’s closest wilderness.

2 hours’ by car from Gothenburg
1 hour’s by car from Karlstad
2 hours 15 minutes’ by car from Oslo

Art & culture in Dalsland

Discover Dalsland’s art and rich cultural life.

10 restaurants you don’t want to miss

These restaurants in Dalsland have something special to offer.

Looking for a one day trip?

9 places to visit when in Dalsland.

Back to nature

Dalsland is well known for its beautiful and varied natural landscape – often described as Sweden’s closest wilderness. Here you’ll find peace, tranquillity and magnificent experiences of nature.

Hiking in Dalsland

So many hiking trails so little time - explore the wilderness on foot.

Canoeing

Best canoeing lakes in Europe.

Dalsland – Sweden’s gravel destination

In the beautiful region of Dalsland, in West Sweden, you’ll find mile after mile of winding gravel roads which makes the area ideal for gravel cycling. And lots of great food places make it easy to combine your cycle tour with a pitstop.

Our Gravel Bike site

On two wheels through Dalsland

For the whole family

Dalsland have more lake then any other region in Sweden

We don’t have the most lakes, but we have more lake area in Sweden. 25 % of Dalsland i Water. Perfect for fishing, canoeing, boat trips and swimming.

The Dalsland Canal connects the lakes in one of Europes moste beautiful water ways.

The Dalsland Canal

One of the most beautiful waterways in Europe.

Our Dalsland Magazine 2026

Dog-friendly Dalsland

We like dogs, and dogs like Dalsland!

Wind down like a Swede

Over a period of just three days, five international participants, all with stressful lives and professions managed to reduce their stress levels while increasing their feeling of wellbeing. Now you...

More about the 72 hour cabin

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Stay a little longer

Homely, luxurious or just something completely different? One thing’s for sure - in Dalsland it’s never far to the nearest lake and a wonderful nature experience.

6 a bit different places to stay

Hotels

B&B

Last updated on: 17 September 2026