Geography
Lake Siljan features in the middle part of Dalarna, and the Västerdal River and Österdal River join the Dal River.
Dalarnas second lake is Runn lying between Falun and Borlange. With 66.6sq kilometres of water and over fifty islands the lake offers tremendous opportunities for watersports. At Främby Udde Resort you can take a guided fishing trip, hire a kayak or even a sailing boat. See www.runnsailing.com for sailing boat hire.
The northern part of the province lies within the Scandinavian mountain range: mountainous country with many glacier-created lakes. The southern part consists of plains, with several mines, most notably copper, traditionally forming part of Bergslagen.
Highest point is Storvätteshågna, 1,204 meters above sea-level. Lowest point is at 55 meters, in the south-east part.
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