STAGE 1 - Orsa
Just north of Lake Siljan and about 10km from the town of Mora is Orsa - and the perfect place to begin your Swedish journey. Book a night at Fryksås Hotel & Guesthouse for an unforgettable stay in a 16th century rural environment. The hotel offers sweeping views of the spectacular Lake Silijan, where artists and writers have long sought inspiration since the 1800s. Fryksås has 150 old timber buildings, or ‘fäbodar’, which include suites, modern cabins, and exclusive cabins with luxurious spa facilities. Don’t miss the marvelous animal park in the area, which boasts an impressive amount of bears. If you’re lucky, you might also see a gorgeous Eurasian lynx.
WHERE TO STAY
Fryksås Hotel & Guesthouse
Orsa, Dalarna, Sweden
STAGE 2 - Tällberg
Drift along the shores of Lake Siljan and you’ll find another enchanting place to stay. Tällberg Mansion is the oldest guest house in the idyllic village of Tällberg. Between 1875 and 1890 it served as a home for the village school and teachers, before being turned into a guesthouse in 1908. Beautiful rustic charm combined with modern comforts, including stylish suites with jacuzzis, make the hotel an ideal place to press the reset button. Get inspired by jazz evenings, roaring fires and, of course, the star of the show - Lake Siljan and those distant blue hills.
WHERE TO STAY
Tällberg Mansion
Tällberg, Dalarna, Sweden
STAGE 3 - Dala Husby
Wake up feeling totally refreshed and head to another Swedish lakeside gem - the award-winning Dala-Husby Hotel & Restaurant. Overlooking the Dalälven river, the 4-star hotel has featured on The New York Times list of ‘Top Places to Visit 2012’ and been distinguished with The Historic Hotels of Europe Best Restaurant Award 2013. We’d recommend the seven-course tasting menu for a gastronomical treat. When you’re not lapping up the tranquility of those magnificent surroundings, Dala-Husby offers golfing trips to a selection of five golf courses in the area. The Husby Ring tour is another unmissable experience.
STAGE 4 - Söderfors
Take to the road feeling refreshed, heading South to the glorious Söderfors Mansion siitting on the bank of the river Dalälven. Built in the 1690s, the manor house is one of the oldest buildings in the district, originally built in Caroline architectural style and later embellished with a Recoco touch. There’s an abundance of inspiring activities here, including wine-tasting, tai chi, dance lessons, boat trips, outdoor games such as kubb and petanque, tennis and adventure activities. Those craving ultimate relaxation can meditate, indulge in a massage or take to the hotel’s sauna. Whatever you choose, you’ll leave feeling brand new.
WHERE TO STAY
Söderfors Mansion
Söderfors, Uppland, Sweden
STAGE 5 - Gimo
Surrounded by majestic forests and luminous lakes, Gimo Manor is a destination in its own right. Situated deep in the forests of Northern Roslagen this was the first manor house to be built in the Gustavian style, and was designed by architect Jean Eric Rehn in the 1760s, the house is a monument to the heyday of the Uppland ironworks. There are no end to the list of activities on offer: A gentle row or canoe on the lake, or a trip to the local industrial heritage sites as well as wine tasting, sauna and a gentle game of boule.
WHERE TO STAY
Gimo Mansion
Gimo, Roslagen, Uppland, Sweden