Major city · Sweden
Tällberg
Stay 1–2 nights: a lakeside village of red wooden houses, 3 h 20 min by train from Stockholm, best in June for midsummer or December for Lissjul.
Tällberg is a small village on Lake Siljan in Dalarna, built almost entirely of Falu-red wood houses and known for its midsummer celebration. It has about 875 residents and roughly 1,500 hotel beds, so it is a place to sleep, eat and walk rather than a sightseeing base. Trains from Stockholm and Mora stop at Tällberg station, 2 km east of the centre. Two nights covers midsummer or a quiet lakeside stay; one night is enough outside event weekends.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug; Dec for Lissjul (second Sunday of Advent — check the event calendar for the exact date)
- avoid Nov (dark, wet, many places closed)
- Airports
- ARN · OSD
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tällberg112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tällberg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are icy paths in winter, dark roads around the station after evening trains…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (1177) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportARN Stockholm Arlanda (Train to Tällberg via Borlänge or direct SJ services, about 3 h 30 min total).
- Getting aroundThe village is tiny and walkable; most hotels, the midsummer site and the lake are within 20 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry2026 estimate50–90 kr
- Sit-down mealLunch, main course2026 estimate120–200 kr
- Beer50 cl in a bar / Systembolaget2026 estimate70–110 kr20–35 kr
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate200–400 kr
- Budget bedCamping cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomSEK 450 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 2,600 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 (≈ US$75) · Mid SEK 1,300 (≈ US$140) · High SEK 2,200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ARN Stockholm Arlanda (Train to Tällberg via Borlänge or direct SJ services, about 3 h 30 min total) · OSD Östersund Åre (check — far north of Tällberg; only relevant if you are already travelling through Jämtland)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tällberg: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is tiny and walkable; most hotels, the midsummer site and the lake are within 20 minutes on foot. Tällberg station is 2 km east of the centre, so arrange a taxi or hotel pickup with bags. Bus 274 links the station and Leksand in about 20 minutes. A car helps for Leksand, Rättvik, Mora and Falun, but is not needed inside the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leksand
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus 274 from Tällberg station, about 20 min
Hard bread bakeries, a lake beach and the church; easy half-day.
Rättvik
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Route 70 north by car, about 30 min; check bus links
Long pier and the Dalhalla open-air theatre in summer.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Tällberg station, about 30–40 min
Largest town on Lake Siljan; Vasaloppet finish and a good rainy-day stop.
Door to door: About 1 h
Route 69 east by car, about 45 min; check rail connections
UNESCO-listed copper mine; better as a stop on the way to or from Stockholm.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre (Majstångsplatsen)
Walk to the midsummer pole, shops and most hotels; best for a short stay without a car.
Lakeside (Sjögattu and Siljanstrand)
Lake views and the camping site; 5–15 min walk uphill to the centre.
Station area
Tällberg station is 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the centre; only useful if you arrive late and leave early.Tällberg station is 1.2 mi (2 km) east of the centre; only useful if you arrive late and leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 700–1,100 kr excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- 1,100–1,800 kr excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- 1,800 kr+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × SEK 1,500 | SEK 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × SEK 1,300 | SEK 5,200 |
| Bus 274, Tällberg station to Leksand, one way2 × SEK 33 | SEK 66 |
| Camping pitch, one night2 × SEK 250 · 2026 estimate | SEK 500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × SEK 250 · 2026 estimate | SEK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 927 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,548 per person per day, bed included | SEK 10,193≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in kronor; travel to Tällberg excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry2026 estimate | 50–90 kr |
| Lunch, main course2026 estimate | 120–200 kr |
| Dinner, main course2026 estimate | 200–350 kr |
| Beer, 50 cl in a bar / Systembolaget2026 estimate | 70–110 kr / 20–35 kr |
| Camping pitch, one night2026 estimate | 220–290 kr |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate | 200–400 kr |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The station is 2 km (1.2 mi) from the centre: evening bus service is limited — check the Dalatrafik timetable and confirm a taxi or hotel pickup before you travel.The station is 1.2 mi (2 km) from the centre: evening bus service is limited — check the Dalatrafik timetable and confirm a taxi or hotel pickup before you travel.
- Midsummer and Lissjul weekends fill the village: book beds months ahead and expect higher prices.
- Many restaurants and attractions cut hours outside Jun–Aug and the Christmas season; check before you travel.
- Winter roads and paths can be icy; wear shoes with grip.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice (1177)
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
No embassies in Tällberg; most are in Stockholm. US citizens: US Embassy Stockholm (check the address). UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland: embassies in Stockholm.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 274, Tällberg station to Leksand: about 33 kr, 20 min
- Train Tällberg to Mora: about 30–40 min
- Train Tällberg to Stockholm: about 3 h 20 min
Say or show
- Ursäkta — Excuse me / Sorry (oor-SHEK-ta)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor MICK-eh KOSS-tar deh)
- Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yag beh-TA-la med kort)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var air too-ah-LETT-en)
Print this card before you leave; mobile coverage is good in the village but patchy on the lake shore.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tällberg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug; Dec for Lissjul (second Sunday of Advent — check the event calendar for the exact date) · avoid Nov (dark, wet, many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ARN and OSD: last train and bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Majstångsplatsen, the lakeside hotels, the station road.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (midsummer pole site, Holens Gammelgård, Tällbergs Camping) and eat pages with last orders.
- Event fixtures for midsummer, the half marathon and Lissjul so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTällberg official visitor site
- officialSJ (national rail)
- officialDalatrafik (regional buses)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tällberg, revision 5240712 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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