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Dorotea

                                                  
Dorotea municipality stretches from the forests in the south to the mountains in the north. The lakes, tarns, rivers and streams offer excellent fishing opportunities. Here you can experience magnificent scenery with a varied terrain, from forests and marshes to mountains, that is suitable for both short and long hikes. You can also choose alternative activities, such as horse riding, cycling or canoeing, or just enjoy the stillness of nature. It is also possible to hire a car or take the bus to visit the area’s great excursion destinations, sights and events.

Explore Dorotea
Go on a tour of Dorotea and visit the church where you can see two statues by Carl Milles. The church itself was designed by his brother, Evert Milles. Next to the church is a little chapel with a group of life-size sculptures, “Communion”, created by Björn Martinius. Right above the church lies Dorotea’s open-air museum Kullerbacken, with its historic buildings. Other sights to see in central Dorotea are the old water mill, the Dorotea Bear in Siberian larch by Lars Kupparinen, and the Dorotea Stone. Another gem not be missed is the Polar Caravan Museum.

Plan your own trips
Take your time and hire a car to discover our villages. Visit Elsa Mårtensson’s Farm Museum in Bellvik, or Högland open-air museum with its water-powered sawmill. Risbäck local heritage area and museum, and next to it, Risbäck church, which is the oldest in the municipality. Hotel Borgafjäll, which is designed by Ralph Erskine. Go for a hike to the Lappvallen, Storviken or Sutme Sami camps with relics of Sami culture. See the distinctive Borgahällan mountain with its 800 m vertical drop into Lake Borgasjön. The Lapland poet Helmer Grundström’s memorial room can be seen at Svanavattnet. If you drive further towards Granåsen you will see the legendary stairs Vittertrappan.

Excursions for body and soul
Go hiking on one of our trails or go for a bike ride. Hire a canoe from the campsite and try the Björnleden (bear) trail, where you could encounter elks, beavers and other  animals. This is a beautiful experience that is not too inaccessible. Go fishing or swimming in our lakes, or bring the children along and visit Doro Camp, where there is lots to do for young and old alike with swimming, a play area and mini golf, among other things. You will find excellent food in many places or take a break with some lovely coffee and cake at Görans Konditori.

                                                                

 

 Not to be missed! Polar caravan museum – a feast of nostalgia for all lovers of caravanning. Dorotea hunting and fishing museum – experience nature in the nature centre or see fish in the fast-flowing aquariums. There are displays of hunting and fishing equipment dating back to the time of the earliest settlements in the area. The farm museum at Elsa Mårtensson in Bellvik. Patrik’s trophy montage in Korsele