Fryksås brings together fäbod history, hiking and winter activities. The Siljansleden passes through the village; there are also shorter trails and cultural offerings. When planning, it helps to keep walking time and season in mind: routes differ considerably, and some activities are seasonal or available on request.
Fäbod history and historic buildings
Fryksås formerly served several villages, including villages in Mora, as a summer fäbod. Some of the buildings at the Fryksås fäbod are old; their origins date back to the 16th century. The historic use and older buildings give the village a tangible cultural character, which you can also discover on a walk through Fryksås. Anyone interested in rural culture can connect this history with present-day offerings such as kulning and crafts.
Hiking: from village trails to the section towards Orsa
The Siljansleden is 34 Swedish miles in total, or 340 kilometres, and passes through Fryksås. The section between Fryksås and Orsa takes approximately five to six hours. It is rated easy to moderate; terrain and conditions can vary by season, and the estimated duration also depends on the season and hiking conditions.
The four-kilometre Fryksås round-trip hike, which passes the Fryksås fäbod, offers another option for planning your time. If you’re looking for a set route length, you can compare it with the approximate walking time for the section towards Orsa. In 2026, Smidgården offers a guided hiking experience in the fäbod country of Fryksås. The tour passes through forests, meadows and fäbod surroundings. Check dates and availability before travelling.
Winter trails and seasonal experiences
The Skogsrundan till Fryksås winter hike is about five kilometres long and follows a relatively flat snowmobile trail. It is a separate option from hikes at other times of year. For cross-country skiing, Smidgården can be reached on skis via the Fryksås round-trip route.
A horse-drawn sleigh ride travels through snowy forests to Fryksås during the winter season. Check dates and availability before travelling. This lets you distinguish between the winter activities by how you get around: on foot along the flat snowmobile trail, on cross-country skis to Smidgården, or on a ride through the snowy forest.
Kulning, music and crafts
Kulning is still practised in Fryksås, usually at tourists’ request. Kulning courses are also held at Smidgården. The Dalarnas spelmansförbund still holds various gatherings in Fryksås. If a gathering is important to your visit, check the dates before travelling.
Fryksås Hantverksbod is located at the entrance to Fryksås Hotell. There, 14 to 18 craftspeople sell their creations; the number may change. The combination of music, kulning and crafts complements the history of fäbod use with present-day cultural offerings.
Food and visitor information
Smidgården Restaurang & Café serves waffles and uses local produce from the forest. The food on offer may change. Fryksås Hotell & Gestgifveri serves as an InfoPoint in Fryksås. This information point may be useful for finding your way around; for activities with set dates or limited availability, it’s a good idea to check the relevant details before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Gustafs, Floåsen.
Go to the broader travel overview: Dalarna County.
