Orsa
Sweden · DalarnaSE
Place in Dalarna, Sweden
Orsa is a locality and the seat of Orsa Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,308 inhabitants (2010). It is located in the northern part of lake Siljan, about 15 kilometres north of the town Mora. Inlandsbanan and European route E45 run through the town and the railroad Bollnäs-Orsa connects.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,417
- Coordinates
- 61.120, 14.616
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Elevation
- 166 m
Overview of Orsa
Orsa is the kind of village you find in Dalarna, Sweden. Around 5,417 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nature, sports and family. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Orsa
Nature in Orsa
(7)On the nature side, Orsa offers Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Natural Places. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Orsa. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Orsa
(3)Sports lovers get Running, Snow Tubing and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Orsa. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Orsa
(2)For family, expect Playgrounds and Zoo. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Orsa.
More to do in Orsa
(1)Orsa records Secret under other activities. It is a direct read of Orsa's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Orsa
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Dalarna plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Stockholm on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Orsa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orsa known for?
- Travellers associate Orsa with nature, sports and family. It sits in Dalarna, Sweden and counts about 5,417 residents.
- What can you do in Orsa?
- Orsa is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Natural Places, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Orsa?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Orsa located?
- Orsa belongs to Dalarna, Sweden, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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