Nusnäs Dala Horse Workshops
Nusnäs dalahästar
The home of the Dala horse, a symbol of Sweden. Visitors can watch woodcarvers and painters at work and try painting a horse themselves.
The red Dala horse with its flower patterns began as a wooden carving made by farmers in the forests around Lake Siljan in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today it is a national symbol of Sweden. On the north shore of the lake, the village of Nusnäs is the center of Dala horse production. The century-old family workshops of Nils Olsson and Grannas A. Olsson stand side by side. Visitors can watch the whole process for free: sawing, carving the shape, dipping in paint, and hand-painting with the traditional 'kurbits' pattern. The shops sell Dala horses in many sizes. There is also a painting experience where you can color your own horse, which requires a reservation and an extra fee. Nusnäs is about 10 kilometers from Mora and can be reached by car or local bus.
Opening hours
Weekdays approx. 08:00–18:00; shorter on weekends (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Sollerön
- Vasaloppet Museum (Vasaloppets hus)
- Zorn Museum & Zorngården
- Gesundaberget
- Lake Siljan
- Orsa Predator Park
- Tällberg
- Hildasholm