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In Orsa you travel through four climate zones, from the soft undulating landscape by the lakes Orsasjön and Siljan to barren wilderness with marshes and mountains to the north. Orsa is best known for Orsa Spelmän and Björnparken bear park. When the railway arrived in Orsa at the end of the 19th century, it was primarily an agricultural and forestry landscape. Today, Orsa is a fl urishing community with optimism, substantial investment and a belief in the future. Welcome!

Orsayran music festival celebrates 25 years!
WHETHER YOU ARE a musician or simply enjoy eating, drinking, socialising and enjoying good music, you should try the crazy Orsayran musical festival in the centre of Orsa, four Wednesdays in July! Hundreds of musicians perform – free of charge – to thousands of happy people in the streets and squares. Obviously you are welcome to join in and play some music. Another cultural facility in the area is Mässbacken, a cultural heritage centre approx. 10km north-west of Orsa, which has historical trails and good food at Wärdshuset Slipstenen. You should visit Orsa church. The oldest parts of the church date from the 15th century. The cultural centre Kulturhuset hosts special exhibitions
each summer which are well worth visiting and which are popular with those interested in art. 

Polar World and adventures
AS WELL AS THE GIGANTIC bears, Siberian tigers, wolves, lynx and wolverines, you can also visit the amazing, new Arctic landscape Polar World with its polar bears. Why not enjoy the wonderful views, good food and coffee in Fryksås summer farms! Or visit the wild Ämån valley with Helvetesfallet waterfall and Storstupet gorge. Those looking for something more adventurous can try a trip in a gyrocopter, flying lessons or ”Ski water jump” in the town centre. 

Fine bathing and unique shopping
JUST A KILOMETRE from the railway station, at Orsa Camping, you will find a wonderful sandy beach with water activities and a delightfully situated beach bar, swimming pools and a bowling alley. Great for those who love to bathe! Exciting shops can be found nearer the station, including the handicrafts district around Kyrkogatan, with Orsakullan, Wahlbergs haberdashery and Stackmora weaving shop. A stone’s throw from here is the millinery shop Ateljé Huvudsaken and Dalarna’s nicest music store, Hellzephyrs. You will find great coffee and snacks at Källarcafé, near the Tourist Offi ce at Dalagatan 1 and close to the antique shop Kompaniet, a treasure house for those who like antiques.