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Vansbro is a small municipality packed with things to see and do. There are activities for all the family, such as inspection trolleys, swimming, hiking, golf, fishing and gliding. There is a busy programme of events in the summer. Two of the largest are the air fair in Dala- Järna, and the Vansbro swimming event. You can alight from the Inlandsbanan coach in Vansbro and have a meal at one of the restaurants or a snack at the popular patisserie. You can also look at the majestic railway station building and at the listed buildings in the centre of town.

Swim Vansbro!
THERE IS A RACE suitable for everyone in the Vansbrosimningen contest which takes place between 10 and 12 July
2009. Join in the Vansbro women’s event or maybe the short race if you think that 1,000 metres is long enough, or what about the half-race of 1,500 metres if you want more of a challenge. You could try the main 3,000 metre Vansbrosimningen event or the children’s race in a swimming pool for 6–9 year olds. The world’s largest swimming competition attracts more than 8,000 competitors each year to the different races. During the three days of competition, Vansbro becomes a town full of happy swimmers and lots of swimming spectators. Elite swimmers also come along for some of the races. For example, Vansbro was the first place in Sweden to arrange the national 5km Open Water Championship and this year will be hosting this event for the third time. The Vansbro swimming competition is part of the Swedish Classic fitness circuit. Find out
more at: www.vansbrosimningen.se

Many events in the summer
DURING THE AIR FESTIVAL in Dala-Järna 7th–9th August you will see some amazing aerial displays. Some of the best pilots in the world will create a show that is really something special. If you like theatre and culture then you are in the right place. You can join our Midsummer celebrations on 19th June and 20th–21st it is time for Musik i Ladan, an opera with musicians from Swedish Royal Court Orchestra and soloists. The summer play Ingmarsspelen is performed on 1st–5th July, and is based on Selma Lagerlöf’s novel, Jerusalem. This year sees the 50th anniversary of the first performance. The village play Trollbröllopet (The Troll Wedding) in Äppelbo, tells of how the inhabitants of Äppelbo got their beautiful bridal crown. Performed 7th–9th August. There are also different motor events including Cruising in Vansbro on 6th June and drag-racing with snowmobiles in Dala- Järna 17th–19th July. The Marie Memorial Race, the last weekend in August, is another popular family event.

Be sure to see
IN THE VILLAGE of Sågen, 30km to the south of Vansbro, you can visit an interesting geological and technical museum. The technical museum shows the village’s rich history in terms of inventions and includes various machines made by local inhabitants. Sågen is the area of Finnmarken, which has an interesting culture and history. The street Järnvägsgatan in the centre of Vansbro is listed as being of historical and cultural signifiance. The beautiful houses and the magnificent railway station building are well worth seeing. At Herrgården in Vansbro you can see commemorative tablets for the winners of the Vansbro swimming events. In the centre of the town there is Vansbro’s very own “Walk of Fame” where well-known local people have their names engraved. Those honoured include Gunde Svan, Björn Skifs, Svenne Rubins and Kennet Eriksson. At the art gallery Dala-Järna Konstgård and Holst Museum you can see work by contemporary artists and a fi ne exhibition of wooden birds.

Highlights A technical museum is now open in the village of Sågen. The museum has all sorts of machinery manufactured by local people. There are aircraft, tractors, motor scooters and much more. Open during the summer season.