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Leksand

Population of 15, 000 people. Every year in June, people wearing national costumes gather here at the summer festival.

Website: www.leksand.se

Santa (Tomteland)

A large park spread over 110, 000 hectares, located 20 minutes drive from Mora. Santa's house is located inside the park, where you can view his everyday life and have a taste of a Christmas season dinner.

Address: Gesundaberget, 79290 Mora

Tel: +46 250 28770

Fax: +46 250 28777

Email: tomteland@santaworld.se

Website: www.santaworld.se

Mariebergsskogen

A park displaying the historical buildings of the Varmland District. Apart from the exhibitions of interesting structures of windmills and water wills, inside the park there is a small zoo and a tower for bird watching. The walking paths are well maintained.

Address: 651 84 Karlstad

Tel: +46 54-29 69 90

Fax: +46 54-29 69 95

Email: mariebergsskogen@karlstad.se

Leksands Hembygdsgardar

An open-air museum exhibiting wood structures of every century. Guided tours available.

Address: Kyrkallen, Box 303

Tel: +46 73 566 80 21

Fax: +46 247 10 656

Email: kulturkontoret@leksand.se

Open hours: June 22nd to August 7th 12:00 to 16:00 Closing days: August 8th to June21st

Entrance fee: 20kr