Naturum Dalarna
The county’s visitor centre on Björkberget in Siljansnäs, with exhibitions on forest, predators, geology and the Dalälven river, plus a lookout tower over Lake Siljan.
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About the museum
Naturum Dalarna is located at the top of Björkberget in the Siljansnäs nature reserve, with views over the Siljan district, about 14 kilometers north-west of Leksand. The facility opened in 1983 under the name Naturum Siljansnäs and was inaugurated by King Carl XVI Gustaf. After extensions and new exhibitions it was given the name naturum Dalarna in 2007, and today it is the largest naturum in Sweden by floor area.
The exhibitions deal with Dalarna’s nature: the forest and its plants and animals, the predators, the diversity of the cultivated landscape, and the geology with the traces of the meteorite impact that created the Siljan Ring, and, from 2026, the Dalälven river. The building is single-storey, and the operation is run by the County Administrative Board of Dalarna.
At the naturum there is a 32-metre-high wooden lookout tower, nine storeys high, and in the nature reserve a roughly 2-kilometre forest path and the child-friendly HumleBumlestigen (Bumblebee Trail) lead on. There is also a butterfly garden, a bee pavilion and Buffils Annas äng (Buffil Anna’s meadow).
Highlights
- The exhibition Skogen bortom träden (The Forest Beyond the Trees) on Dalarna’s forests
- In the footsteps of the meteorite: the geology of the Siljan Ring
- Predator exhibition with skulls, pelts and tracks
- Dalälven – tack och förlåt (Dalälven – thank you and sorry), new exhibition 2026
- 32-metre wooden lookout tower with lift and views over Lake Siljan
- HumleBumlestigen, butterfly garden and bee pavilion
Permanent exhibitions
- Skogen bortom träden – Exhibition on Dalarna’s forests and the animals, plants, fungi and people who depend on them, including why forest fires are needed.
- I meteoritens spår – About the meteorite impact that created the Siljan Ring, and about minerals and rocks in the area.
- Rovdjur – About Dalarna’s large predators, their way of life and their coexistence with people, with skulls, pelts and tracks.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Länsstyrelsen i Dalarnas län
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
|---|---|
| Groups | –Guided viewing for a group of up to 20 people: SEK 1,000 excluding VAT. |
Free admission, including to the lookout tower. Some events, such as lectures, some children’s activities and excursions, may charge a fee; details are given for each item in the calendar.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Naturum is built on one level with no stairs, and it is easy to get around with a wheelchair or rollator. At the entrance there are two reserved parking spaces, and the entrance path is paved and gently sloping. The lookout tower has a lift to both the glazed level and the outdoor deck. There are three toilets for wheelchair users, one with a changing table. HumleBumlestigen is wide and gravelled and can be navigated with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
Children can feed the fish Harry, listen to the wolf’s howl and examine natural finds with stereo magnifiers at the research station. The library has a children’s corner with nature games and puzzles. In summer, daily activities such as treasure hunts and dip-netting in the pond are held, divided by age and listed in the calendar. HumleBumlestigen is a child-friendly nature trail that can be navigated with a pushchair.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 200 m to the entrance
Large car park about 200 meters from naturum; the last stretch is a gravel road up the hill. Two reserved spaces are at the entrance.
- Accessible parking
Siljansnäs is 14 kilometers north-west of Leksand. Follow the signs to Siljansnäs and then the signs to naturum Dalarna on Björkberget.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop at reception with books, postcards, games and gifts, open at the same times as naturum. Buffils Anna’s coffee cabin along the road up serves coffee and fika during the summer season. You can eat your own packed lunch at picnic tables outside naturum, and in the shelter (slogboden) along HumleBumlestigen you can grill, using your own firewood.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups can have guided tours of the exhibitions as time allows during opening hours; contact naturum in advance on +46 10 225 03 29 or naturum.dalarna@lansstyrelsen.se. The tours take about 20–30 minutes. Schools can book visits via the website. |
