"Hedemora" Hedemora by MalenaN

Hedemora Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 116 photos

Hedemora is a small town (there is only about 7000 inhabitants) in the south of Dalarna. It was the nearest town from where I lived as a kid, and it is the town where I went to school for six years (from form 7).

Hedemora is the oldest town in Dalarna and it became a town in 1446. For centuries it was an important trade centre with one of the largest yearly markets in Sweden. Still several old buildings can be seen in the town but fires have destroyed many of the old buildings during the years.

In the vicinity of Hedemora there are many natural beautiful, and cultural historic places.

Last visit to Hedemora: Dec 2005
Intro Updated Dec 27, 2005
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Reviews (16)

Silvhytteå is a beautiful place - Hedemora

Silvhytteå Off The Beaten Path (5)

Today Silvhytteå is a very quiet place with only a few traces left of the ironworks. It has a beautiful setting between... more travel advice

Gustaf de Laval’s forge, Kloster - Hedemora

Gustaf de Laval’s forge, Kloster Off The Beaten Path (5)

Gustaf de Laval (1845 – 1931) was a Swedish engineer and inventor who worked at the Kloster mill in 1876 – 1877. As... more travel advice

Kloster Ironworks Museum Off The Beaten Path (5)

In the old stables next to Gudsberga Abbey, on the grounds of Kloster mansion, there is a museum, the Kloster Ironworks... more travel advice

Gudsberga Abbey, Kloster Off The Beaten Path (5)

In 1486 the knight Ingel Jönsson and his wife Birgitta made a donation to the Cistercian Order and a monastery was... more travel advice

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slothtraveller Jun 6, 2011 at 3:29 AM

A lovely little page. The church looks very nice and atmospheric.
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Vienna0815 Jun 6, 2011 at 2:27 AM

a lovely place, but when I read about Kloster Gunpowder Mill , I think of the german name Kloster = monastery and it is strange they make gunpowder ! ;-)
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Redang Sep 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM

Now, I know where to go next!
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BruceDunning Aug 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM

The lake area and the architecture in town are fabulous. You did a very nice job of showing and sites in photos and comments.
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Nemorino Jun 17, 2010 at 5:06 AM

Looks like a lovely place to grow up and go to school. Good that they have a Theatre Barn and museum. -- Have a great trip to India!
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LoriPori May 18, 2009 at 5:20 AM

Lovely scenery in Hedemora, esp. the rivers. Also a very charming church with beautiful interior.
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BillNJ Apr 25, 2009 at 7:52 AM

Hedemora looks like a lovely town. I'm sure that, for a young child, the prospect of jumping into Lake Hönsan from the top of the big diving tower is quite daunting.
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jumpingnorman Feb 15, 2009 at 12:18 PM

You take such great pictures, Malena....that Hedemora Lake with the reflection looks awesome....I can't believe you haven't been to Madrid! Madrid will look even better with your photography...Norman :)
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scottishvisitor May 21, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Loved the buildings surrounded by snow & the lakes are beautiful - The Church is exceptionally splendid - an attractive place
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SLLiew Nov 9, 2007 at 10:50 PM

Nice to read about your hometown. No wonder you like water sports and hotter weather :) Cheers from Penang, SL