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Questions and answers about Dalsland
There are many questions about Sweden's hidden landscape. Which celebrities come from Dalsland? What is the landscape known for? Here you will find answers to the most common questions!
Which famous people come from Dalsland?
Dalsland has few world-famous names and it is rare to read about Dalsland residents in the headlines. And that is a good thing! We are just right and deserve the epithet "Sweden in miniature" because there are several fairly well-known Swedes from Dalsland. In the media, social and cultural life there are several well-known names, especially for those who have a special interest in politics, sports, art and music. Here are some examples of current celebrities born, raised or active in Dalsland:
Åsensbruk: Daniel Pool - author and writer for the anti-racist magazine Expo. Långed: Carolina Falkholt - artist and known for her phallus and vulva paintings. Pelle and Erik Gustafsson known as the Hårdrock Brothers, and for the band Nifelheim. Dals Ed: Daniel Haglund - musician in the band Mando Diao. Bengtsfors: Robin Jansson , professional footballer in Orlando City, formerly in AIK. Åmål: Author duo Mohlin & Nyström behind the detective series about John Adderley. Mellerud: Kalle Karlsson in the band Hellsongs. For more famous names, check out the group Dalslänningar i världen on Facebook
Are Dalsland and Dalarna the same thing?
No, you idiot, the Dalsland region is located south of Värmland. Dalarna is located north of Värmland. Dalarna has Dalsland horses, Dalsland has a Dalsland bull. Dalarna has the härbren, Dalsland has Dalsland cottages. Dalarna has falukorv, Dalsland has waffles with sausage, at least in Mellerud.
Are Dalsland and Dalarna the same thing?
No, you idiot, the Dalsland region is located south of Värmland. Dalarna is located north of Värmland. Dalarna has Dalsland horses, Dalsland has a Dalsland bull. Dalarna has the härbren, Dalsland has Dalsland cottages. Dalarna has falukorv, Dalsland has waffles with sausage, at least in Mellerud.
What is Dalsland known for?
For those born in the 80s, it may ring a bell when you mention Lukas Moodysson's film Fucking Åmål, which takes place in Dalsland's main town of the same name (minus the f-word). For those who are older, it's probably the Håverud aqueduct that people think of first. Otherwise, not much has become established in the general consciousness. Two things few people know is that Dalsland has been the world's largest exporter of straw hats and horseshoe stitches. Here you will find Dalsland's 12 best excursion destinations
Where can I find a flea market in Dalsland?
Flea markets and second-hand shops are everywhere in Dalsland, of varying quality and size. Here are three good flea markets in Dalsland:
Luriga Gunnar's flea market in Dals Långed
You can find more flea markets in the Flea Market Guide.
Which towns are located in Dalsland?
The largest and perhaps most well-known towns in Dalsland are Åmål, Bengtsfors, Ed, Dals långed and Mellerud. But for the people of Dalsland, identity and a sense of home are often more connected to the parish they come from, for example Håbol, Ärtemark, Torrskog and Rölanda. They are small villages that have a church, a football team and, at best, a small shop.
How many people live in Dalsland?
Just under 50,000 people live in Dalsland, which is 10,000 fewer than on Gotland, for example. So there is plenty of space. Welcome to move here! The houses are quite affordable. In Bengtfors, you could get land for just one kroner during a period! (assuming you built a house)
How big is Dalsland?
Dalsland has an area of 3708 km² and is one of Sweden's smallest provinces. Dalsland is slightly larger than, for example, Gotland, which is 3140 km². Unlike Gotland, you don't fall into the sea if you happen to step outside the provincial border, but you can end up in Norway. We Dalsland residents often went there in the 90s to buy cheap butter and flour. Nowadays we don't go there.