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25 jan 2024
Having fun @Näsets Marcusgård

Explore Sweden’s Frozen Wilderness: Nordic Skating Adventure Awaits!

Embark on a frosty escapade into the heart of unspoiled nature, where the sun dances on the ice, and a symphony of solitude unfolds – the rhythmic scratch of skates, the steady thump of your heartbeat, and the enchanting song of the ice echoing around you. Nordic Skating Adventure Awaits! Welcome to the realm of Nordic skating in Sweden, a captivating adventure that diverges drastically from the predictable circles of an ice rink. And here’s a secret: the frozen lakes […]

10 okt 2023

Beat the Autumn Blues? Here’s How!

We are entering the dark times again, literally and figuratively! It is autumn, the days are getting shorter and darker, the trees are dropping their colourful leaves, and it is not long before we leave home and come home to darkness. Moreover, we are facing gloomy economic and global political outlooks daily! Autumn time is beautiful but depressing now for many of us. We, too, do not escape gloominess. Fortunately, we have found a way to cope: take Nancy, our […]

11 sep 2023
AWAY Waiheke Treehut

Propose in the Supermåne, Tie the Knot and Make Memories to Last a Lifetime in AWAY Waiheke’s Exotic Treehouse

Treehut owners are a special breed – passionate and with an eye for the unique. In June, our Supermåne was booked by a Kiwi couple who knew something about unique places – they were the proud owners of ’AWAY Waiheke’, a stunning treehouse at the eastern end of Waiheke Island. The octagonal treehouse has abundant space, a magnificent high untreated timber ceiling, and its wraparound deck – perfect for appreciating the native New Zealand bush. With a forest bath and […]

12 jul 2023
Dalfors lanthandel

Fight the Rainy Day Blues in Orsa Finnmark with an Unforgettable Tour!

On a rainy day like today, it might be an idea to make a tour by car through Orsa Finnmark, an area north of Orsa. The name comes from Skog settlers, Finns who moved from Finland, then part of Sweden, in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The villages in these Finnmark areas are sparsely populated and usually rather far apart. That you find unique spots in the middle of nowhere does make these kinds of areas all the […]

11 jul 2023
Where to eat good vegetarian or vegan food?

Veganguiden: Bästa vegetariska restaurangerna runt Siljan

Artikeln nedan är på engelska och uppdaterad för 2026. Letar du efter en riktigt bra vegetarisk eller vegansk måltid under din semester i Dalarna? Du har tur – området runt Siljan har massor av pärlor! Från innovativa burgers på lokala ingredienser till ekologiska trädgårdscaféer. Vi har samlat våra gästers bästa tips i Rättvik, Furudal, Leksand och Falun. Och kom ihåg: om du kommer fram sent eller bara vill stanna ”hemma” i stugan, kan du alltid beställa våra egna hemlagade veganska […]

05 jun 2023
WC Wandelvakantie Siljan

Siljan Geopark: Upptäck 380 miljoner år av historia i hjärtat av Dalarna

Artikeln nedan är skriven på engelska, men berättelsen om vårt landskap är universell. Visste du att Näsets Marcusgård ligger mitt i en av världens mest spännande geologiska platser? För 380 miljoner år sedan slog en enorm meteorit ner här och skapade det vi idag kallar Siljansringen. I denna guide tar vi dig med på en resa i meteoritends spår – från det dramatiska vattenfallet i Styggforsen till vikingatidens Sollerön och Anders Zorns Mora. Siljan Geopark är en plats där naturkraft […]

01 maj 2023
Loofys Plastic-free

Plastic-Free Bathroom: Our Promise for a Better Future.

Have you ever considered how much plastic you use in your bathroom? From shampoo bottles to toothbrushes, our personal care products are often packaged in single-use plastics and even contain microplastics that pollute our planet. However, there are solutions to this environmental nightmare. In our commitment to a greener future, we’re pledging to eliminate plastic from our care products for guests by June 2023. Join us in our promise of a plastic-free bathroom and a healthier planet. The Environmental Impact […]

11 okt 2022
The boys are ready!

Furudal’s latest reason to visit: an alpaca adventure!

”After a day of work, we enjoy nature. Bathing in the forest, slowing down, connect with nature,” says Kaatje Jacob. She is moving wood from one stable to another. On the empty stable, hang signs with Ivar, Thor and Ubbe. As of today, it is the new home of alpacas: three new family members and the reason for our visit. The Swedish Belgians Together with her husband Tim and three children, Kaatje left Belgium for Sweden, and now they live […]

02 okt 2022
Train travel across Europe a comfortable alternative? I tested it!

Train travel across Europe a comfortable alternative? I tested it!

In April, SJ started to bring the news about the new night train from Stockholm and Hamburg, and I began to plan my trip to the Netherlands by train. Double inspired by a fantastic family from Belgium travelling from Belgium to Furudal by public transport this summer, I decided and booked my trip on one of the first departures of the train in question to visit family and friends in the Netherlands. I’m not new on a night train. I […]

07 sep 2022
Man i orange tröja sitter i snön bredvid en lägereld med en kaffepanna i en vinterskog i Dalarna.

Sustainable and conscious entrepreneurship is more urgent than ever

Every year we measure ourselves against the sustainability criteria for hotels and accommodation that GSTC gives us, which provides insight, and shows progress and shortcomings. In these times of climate change and war, we feel sustainable and conscious entrepreneurship is more urgent than ever. In the year 2021/22, we focussed on overcoming several shortcomings that surfaced during the 2020 measurement and took every opportunity to improve. Our focus in 2021/2022: Our primary focus was to be more transparent about how […]

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