Sights and Attractions in Dalsland: Nature/AnimalsThe Giant Pots of Steneby (Jättegrytorna vid Steneby)road 164, about 5 km South of Billingsfors)In the rock formations beneath Steneby church, there is a number of so called giant pots, cavities, made by strongly streaming water underneath the melting masses of the inland - ice. Their size varies from a couple of centimetres in diameter and depth, up to a diameter of 10 metres and a depth of about 7 metres. The area is protected as a nature reserve. The Ryr peninsula (Ryrhalvön)(road 45, ca 9 kilometres North of Mellerud)The Ryr peninsula is a nature reserve where some of the rarest and most interesting botanical objects, like the very rare flower Hällebräcka, can be admired. The vegetation close to the rocky beaches is also worth mentioning, since one can find several species which mainly grow in the South and south-east of Sweden. The dry meadows of the reserve are accessible to visitors but should be protected against unnecessary wear and tear as much as possible. Hästefjorden(approx. 8 km North-west of Vänersborg)The area has two lakes, the big and the small Hästefjorden and they are both among the most well-visited in all of Dalsland. The lakes are very rich in varieties of birds and around the lakes there are several observations points. The Kroppe fjeld (Kroppefjäll)(approx. 7 km East of Högsäter)Nature reserve with beautiful sights and a rich fauna at several places on the fjeld. The view is excellent since the difference in level is remarkable. North of the Kroppe fjeld, around Dals Rostock, there is a relatively accessible hiking area with very interesting flora. Historically, the Kroppe fjeld is also of interest. It was here, parts of the army of Karl XII marched towards Norway in spring 1718. The hiking trail of Karl XII is 12 km, from Ljusebråten to Dals Rostock. The Elk hills, Halle and Hunneberg (Västergötland)(road 45, South-east of Vänersborg)Halle and Hunneberg have fascinated human beings over the centuries. The formation of the hills began about 500 million years ago and they are about 155 metres above sea level. They have a plentiful flora and fauna and today the hills are probably best known for their population of elk. There are about 200 elk on Halle and Hunneberg and the best time to get a glimpse of these 'Kings of the forest' is at dawn. For further information about elk safaris, please contact the tourist information office. Phone: 0521-27 15 41  Useful information Quiz game Contents About... E-mail |