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Voykit pocket guide · Sweden
Rättvik
Visit Rättvik for a half‑day: pier, church and lakeside walk; add a night for Dalhalla concerts or local food.
Rättvik is a small lakeside town in Dalarna with a long pier, historic church and summer events. A few hours cover the main sights; stay overnight for evening concerts or to explore surrounding nature.
- Country
- Sweden
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SEK
- Money
- Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11 SEK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 450–650 excl. bed · Mid kr 650–950 excl. bed · High kr 950+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.
- Emergency
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 112 · Health advice 1177
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10); cafés reserve them for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | kr 30–45 |
| Fika (coffee + pastry) | kr 45–70 |
| Local bus ticket | kr 30–45 |
| Dalhalla concert (summer) | kr 150–350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MXX · Mora Airport
- 48 km (30 mi) from Rättvik; taxi or rental car needed (no shuttle).30 mi (48 km) from Rättvik; taxi or rental car needed (no shuttle).
Typical fares
- Mora Airport → Rättvik (taxi)
- about kr 800 (check)
- Local bus Rättvik ↔ Mora
- kr 30–45 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; local bus connects to Mora and Falun (check schedules). Bike rentals at tourist office (check availability); taxis are expensive.
See and do
Known for
- Longest pier in Scandinavia
- Rättvik Church (13th‑century)
- Dalhalla open‑air theatre
- Classic Car Week (July)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Falun | Train from Rättvik to Falun (check travel time) | check |
| Mora | Bus from Rättvik to Mora (check travel time) | check |
| Tällberg | Bus or car (check travel time) | check |
| Orsa | Bus via Mora (check travel time) | check |
Sleep
- Augustas Bed & Breakfast
- Renovated cottages near lake; good for a quiet night.
- Best Western Hotell Lerdalshöjden
- Chain hotel with breakfast, central location.
- Hotell Rättvik
- Central, 1950s‑style diner on site.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Ursäktaursäkta |
| Thank you | Tacktack |
| How much is it? | Hur mycket kostar det?hur mycket kostar det |
| Where is the toilet? | Var är toaletten?var är toaletten |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jag betala med kort?kan jag betala med kort |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with eye contact; first names; avoid: Kissing on the cheek with new acquaintances
- Fika: Accept the invitation; it is how people connect at work; avoid: Treating it as a quick takeaway
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; avoid: Arriving early — or late
- Conversation: Keep calm, modest and factual; lagom; avoid: Boasting, raised voices, pushing opinions
- Queues: Take a number (nummerlapp); avoid: Jumping the queue
- Public transport: Let people off first, keep quiet, give seats to elderly; avoid: Loud phone calls
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport in winter; check schedules.
- Taxi fares are high; consider rental car if you plan trips.
- Dalhalla tickets sell out early in summer; book ahead.
Rättvik is low‑risk; watch icy sidewalks in winter and keep valuables secure on public transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rättvik yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Longest pier in Scandinavia
- Rättvik Church (13th‑century)
- Dalhalla open‑air theatre
- Classic Car Week (July)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rättvik, revision 5112296 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5112296
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rattvik). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.