If You are visiting Sweden and the county of Dalecarlia, without taking in a visit Tallberg, it would be like attending a wedding without meeting the bride"
Tallberg is a little picturesque village located in the heart of Sweden. It is situated on the shore of Lake Siljan, in the northern part of Leksand, a municipality in the county of Dalecarlia. All the houses and buildings are made of wood, such as timber or log.
The village has about 200 permanent residents and a further 600 people have holiday cottages. There are eight hotels in this little village, most of high International standard and altogether over 1.000 hotel beds. More than half a million people visit Tallberg each year.
Year round seasonal activities
Tallberg has no special tourist season, it is attractive all year round. During the summer, many traditional activities take place with music and folkdance. A variety of amusement arrangements take place on the shore of Lake Siljan, where there is a dance-floor. The raising of Maypoles during midsummer is a popular tourist attraction.
During the Winter, the ski-slopes and tracks in the neighbourhood are popular and many visitors come to Tallberg to experience a real swedish Christmas.
How do I get to Tallberg
Tallberg is easily reached by car, train or air. It is situated about 260 kilometers (160 miles) northwest of Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. There are direct and comfortable trains from Stockholm and Arlanda airport and travel time is approximately 3 hours.
