At the Zorn Museum, the works of Anders Zorn take centre stage; the Vasaloppet Arena stretches for more than 90 kilometres from Sälen to Mora. Mora therefore offers different focuses for your trip: art and culture on the one hand, activities along a long route on the other. Which places and sections suit your stay depends on what you want to experience. If you’re planning a guided tour of Zorngården, advance reservations are recommended; seasonal conditions and route restrictions at the arena may vary.
Zorn, art and cultural heritage
The Zorn Museum is dedicated to Anders Zorn (1860–1920) and has the world’s largest collection of works by the artist. Visitors can see a selection of his watercolours, oil paintings, sculptures and etchings; the selection on display may change. Zorn’s old farm is an open-air museum on the shore of Lake Siljan, just over a kilometre from the Zorn Museum.
Zorngården preserves an interior from around the turn of the century, filled with artworks from around the world. A guided tour lasts about 45 minutes; availability is limited, and advance reservations are recommended. Café Zorn serves light meals, coffee and pastries made with local ingredients. The current menu may vary.
The Textile Chamber displays parts of the Zorns’ collection, including folk textiles and traditional costumes from the Siljan district. Today’s Mora Church also offers a glimpse of local culture: it dates from the late 15th century, and a virtual 360-degree panorama shows its interior. Bergkarlåsladan is older, dating from the early 14th century.
The SJ B 1282 steam locomotive, built in 1916, stands at the quay in Mora. It is considered a mobile cultural heritage site of significant cultural-historical value. Nils Olsson Dalahästar’s workshop outside Mora offers a different kind of cultural experience: Dala horses have been made by hand there since 1928. Visitors can follow the process, from a piece of wood to a finished, painted horse, at close range; seasonal details may vary.
The Vasaloppet Arena: route and activities
You can hike, run, cycle and cross-country ski on the Vasaloppet Arena. Conditions and restrictions may vary depending on the season and route section; check them for the activity you’re planning. The final section of the arena runs through the green summer pasturelands of Hökberg and Eldris to Mora, ending at the finish portal at Vasaloppet House. This makes it possible to distinguish the full 90-kilometre route from its final section when planning around a particular part of the route.
The protected status of the Vasaloppet Trail is also important: it is protected under Section 7 of the Swedish Environmental Code and forms a municipal nature reserve in every municipality it passes through. Information about the full route, activities on the arena and the protected Vasaloppet Trail describes different aspects of the area. When planning, therefore, take into account both your intended activity and the specific section.
Planning your journey and accommodation in Mora
Mora has two railway stations: Mora Strand is in the centre of Mora, and Mora Station is at the travel centre. If you’re planning to travel by train, check the latest connections in advance and make sure you choose the station that suits your journey.
A municipal webpage updated in 2025 describes Mora-Siljan Airport as a regional airport. It lies six kilometres southwest of the centre of Mora; check current flight options separately. The railway stations and airport provide different reference points for your journey, while the places you plan to visit can help determine the best starting point.
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