The provinces of Sweden serve no administrative or political purposes, but function as historical and cultural entities. In the case of Dalarna a corresponding administrative Dalarna County has almost, but not exactly, the … See more

Dalarna's coat of arms dates from 1560; the use of two crossed arrows as a symbol precedes this. A Duchy of Dalecarlia also exists, and the provincial arms include a ducal coronet.
Blazon: "Azure, two Dalecarlian Arrows Or in saltire point … See more

Historically, Dalarna has enjoyed a rich and unique folk culture, with distinct music, paintings, and handicrafts. The province preserved longer than any other the use of the See more

• Lars "Kuprik" Bäckman, chef
• Jussi Björling, opera singer
• Cryonic Temple, heavy metal band See more

The northern part of the province lies within the Scandinavian mountain range – mountainous country with many glacier-created lakes. The southern part, traditionally forming … See more

The province of Dalarna formed part of Svealand before the formation of Sweden in the 11th century.
Three historically notorious rebellions started in the Dalarna province:
• In 1434, led by Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, the miners rose … See more

The Swedish provinces were subdivided into the Hundreds of Sweden, in effect until the early 20th century.
In some provinces … See more