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10 Oct 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?

Your go-to guide: Vegetarian & Vegan restaurants around Lake Siljan

2025-edition Travellers looking for a delicious vegetarian or vegan meal while on holiday? You’re in luck: there are plenty of great options! From restaurants and cafes offering vegan alternatives upon request to standouts we don’t want to keep from you, there’s something for everyone. We’ve asked our guests for their top tips on the best Vegetarian & Vegan gems around Lake Siljan and are happy to share the below list. If you have a suggestion, we’d love to hear it […]

05 Jun 2023
WC Wandelvakantie Siljan

Siljan Geopark: uncover 380 million years of Swedish history

Whether you are staying with us at the Supermåne, the Oddis Öga, the Fähus or the Hölada, and your overnight stay is not just an overnight stay but an overnight experience! Or perhaps you have found a fantastic host somewhere else in Furudal or Rättvik, it doesn’t matter. You are staying in a unique environment created 380 million years ago after a 4-kilometre meteorite crashed into Earth in what is now known as Siljan Ring. Special enough to be declared […]

01 May 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 Oct 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 Oct 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
Guest @Näsets Marcusgård

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 […]

27 Aug 2021

The Jaunt’s Summer Camp brings visual artists to Näsets Marcusgård.

From 5-12 September 2021, we are excited to welcome four European artists of The Jaunt’s annual Summer Camp here at Näsets Marcusgård. For the artists who join, it offers a short and pleasurable retreat and find new inspiration in our beautiful surroundings. The meaning of the summer camp is to give the artists the chance to connect with each other, with nature, and share their creative processes along the way. For us, the perfect opportunity to see our place through […]

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