Explore art & culture in Dalsland

Art, crafts and creativity

Dalsland has a rich cultural life that pulses through the forests all year round. Perhaps it is the beautiful nature and a promise of a simpler life that attracts so much creativity here. Music, exhibitions, literary events and bits of art and craft to follow throughout Dalsland.

Dalslands Konstmuseum

Upperud, Mellerud

The Dalsland Art Museum features constantly updated and innovative exhibitions alongside a permanent collection of Dalsland artefacts and art. Stroll through the beautiful sculpture park and pick up something lovely in the shop. Enjoy a coffee break at Café Bonaparte with its unrivalled views of Lake Spången.

Did you know?

The museum was founded by Sten Torstensson, whose collection was so extensive that it filled an entire museum.
Café Bonaparte takes its name from Napoleon’s niece, who lived at the Upperud mansion for a few years.

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Not Quite

Fengersfors, Åmål

Not Quite is a parrot in the Nordic forest. The old paper mill has been transformed into a cultural centre. Exhibitions, shops, events and good food.

Tip!

Don’t miss Not Quite Café & Bistro in the old smithy.
Dalsland’s smallest museum, the Homografiska Museet, is located right in the middle of the park.
Brukets Godaste bakes artisan bread in its wood-fired stone oven.
About 2 km from Not Quite lies Fröskogs Snittblomsodling. Pick-your-own, café and farm shop.

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Majberget

Bengtsfors

High up on the Majberget mountain on the outskirts of Bengtsfors, with unrivalled views of the lake and village. Two beautiful museums and a summer café.

Halmens Hus – the Nordic region’s only straw museum, featuring exhibitions, history and a large, well-stocked art and craft shop that is worth a visit in its own right.

Gammelgården Open-Air Museum – Classic Dalsland cottages have been collected and rebuilt to form a small village on the hill. Guided tours, events and a wealth of history.

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Don’t miss a visit to the shop at the Dals Konfektyr candy factory
Bengtsfors has several good restaurants like Storgatan 19 and Rosellmagasinet. Stay for dinner!

Brunsparken & herbgarden

Dals Rostock, Mellerud

Welcome to Kerstin Ljungqvist’s world in Brunnsparken. She is an expert in medicinal plants and an artist. Visit her studio and the large herb garden. See the beautiful apothecary in the local history museum and enjoy a cup of coffee in the park. There are also second-hand bookshops and vintage shops in the area.

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Kulturbruket på Dal

Dalsland’s largest venue for performing arts, open all year round.

Bokdagar i Dalsland

Dalsland’s leading force in literary events

Go on a cultural tour of Dalsland

Would you like to discover more of Dalsland’s well-known and lesser-known attractions, and perhaps stop for a coffee along the way? Visit Dalsland has created a cultural guide featuring six exciting cultural tours where you can find museums, ancient monuments, churches and much more.