Södra Flenarnas fäbod, Dalarna

National GeographicSep 14

The Camino Too Hot? Try a 'Coolcation' on Sweden's Lesser Known UNESCO Trail

Crossing the lakes and woodlands to the border with Norway, the fäbodleden—or fäbod trail—blends nature, great food, and cultural sites. It is the perfect alternative to the Spanish camino, yet ...

Surviving mountain pasture in use since Anna Håll's time.

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fäbodledenTrailUNESCO trail blending nature, food, and cultural sites.
SollerönSightLargest island on Lake Siljan, a trailhead for the fäbodleden.
GesundaSightMountain with one of Sweden's oldest summer farmsteads.
OrsaSightAlpine wonderland area.
FryksåsSightAlpine wonderland area with surviving mountain pastures.
Södra Flenarnas fäbodSightSurviving mountain pasture in use since Anna Håll's time.
Elsewhere
SmidgårdenCaféFryksås, SwedenOffers fäbod-style stays in wooden chalets overlooking Lake Orsa.

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Södra Flenarnas fäbod

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The Camino Too Hot? Try a 'Coolcation' on Sweden's Lesser Known UNESCO Trail