Dalarna - the Heart of Sweden

To many Swedes, the province Dalarna represents the essence of Sweden. This is where the iconic Dala Horse, the number 1 symbol of the country and the most popular souvenir, is handmade. Dalarna is also where the brick red color you see on houses, cottages and cabins all over the country, the Falu red, is produced. The unique pigment comes from the Falu Copper Mine, once the biggest producer of copper in the world and today a UNESCO world heritage site. And nowhere in Sweden can you find a more passionate celebration of Midsummer than in Dalarna.