Dalarna , also referred to by the English exonyms Dalecarlia (US: /ˌdɑːləˈkɑːrliə/ DAH-lə-KAR-lee-ə) and the Dales, is a landskap (historical … See more

The provinces of Sweden serve no administrative or political purposes, but function as historical and cultural entities. In the case of Dalarna a corresponding administrative See more

Dalarna's coat of arms dates from 1560; the use of two crossed arrows as a symbol precedes this. A Duchy of Dalecarlia also exists, and the provincial arms include a ducal coronet. See more

The northern part of the province is dominated by mountains and the vast Orsa Finnmark area. The southern part of the province is part of the Bergslagen region, and consists mostly of plains, hills and forested areas. There are several copper mines in the … See more

The province of Dalarna formed part of Svealand before the formation of Sweden in the 11th century.
Three historically … See more

Historically, Dalarna has enjoyed a rich and unique folk culture, with distinct music, paintings, and handicrafts. The province preserved longer … See more

• Jussi Björling, opera singer
• Cryonic Temple, heavy metal band
• Joacim Cans, musician
• Fredy Clue, artist and musician See more