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  Dalsland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dalsland has a low population density of about 14 inhabitants / km² and a total of 50,000 inhabitants; uninhabited area is dominated by forests and lakes, and the epithet for Dalsland is "Sweden's lake province".
Dalsland's chartered city was Åmål (royal charter in 1643).
Dalsland was granted its arms at the time of the funeral of Gustav Vasa in 1560.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dalsland   (904 words)

  
 Dalsland
Dalsland or Dalia, is a province or landskap in the south west of Sweden.
For many years Dalsland made up the made up the northern part of the former County of Älvsborg, but in 1999 it was replaced by the larger County of Västra Götaland.
Dalsland was granted its arms at the time of the funeral of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/da/Dalsland.html   (175 words)

  
 Willy's Genealogy site - Person Page 15
Olle Johansen was born in 1844 at Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
Petronella married Magnus Jonasson in 1857 in Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
Elias Olson Dahlgren was born in 1833 at Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
home.online.no /~willy-f/ssite/slekt-p/p15.htm   (1688 words)

  
 Willy's Genealogy site - Person Page 16
Olof Carlson Dalgren was born in 1861 at Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
Dahlgren was born in 1866 at Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
Brittan Sjøstrøm was born in 1816 at Rännelanda, Färgelanda, Dalsland, Sverige.
home.online.no /~willy-f/ssite/slekt-p/p16.htm   (1426 words)

  
 Sights and Attractions in Dalsland
Dalsland is truely "a Sweden in miniature"; this province has it all.
Dalsland is worth discovering because it offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy both the adventure and the calm life of an amazing landscape.
All over Dalsland there is excellent angling in the numerous lakes.
www.smorgasbord.se /smorgasbord/provincial/dalsland/sights   (108 words)

  
 West Sweden - Top 15 Dalsland
One of the most beautiful waterways in Europe, the Dalsland Canal connects a labyrinth of large and small lakes and rivers, and idyllic, meandering canals.
Many people consider the Dalsland Canal to be one of Europe’s most beautiful waterways – 250 km long and with a total of 31 locks at 17 different stations.
The fishing waters of Dalsland are numerous and varied.
www.vastsverige.com /templates/article____7063.aspx   (826 words)

  
 County of Western Götaland (Sweden)
The flag is a banner of the arms, which is quartered of the arms of Gothenburg (the county capital; lion with sword and shield) and the provinces Bohuslän (castle), Dalsland (bull) and Västergötland (lion and stars).
According to the then state heraldist Clara Nevéus, the courtoisie turning of the arms of Dalsland was made, so that one should not get the impression, that the animals in the arms are chasing eachother.
It was formed by Dalsland and the southwestern part of Västergötland.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/se-14.html   (824 words)

  
 Dalsland Canal, Sweden
At the Köpmannebro (bridge) in Åmål begins the magnificent Dalsland Canal constructed by Nils Ericsson, 254km/160mi long, with 29 locks.
It was originally constructed in order to provide a means of transport for the products of the ironworks and sawmills of Dalsland and Värmland, and also as a convenient link with Norway and the North Sea.
Nowadays the canal is no longer used for the transport of freight, but it has become a popular tourist route, running as it does through beautiful and varied scenery which alternates between fertile farming country, dark forests, rugged hills and barren wastelands.
www.planetware.com /amal/dalsland-canal-s-dls-dlscan.htm   (244 words)

  
 West Sweden - Dalsland Canal - one of Europe’s most beautiful waterways
One of the highlights of the canal is at Håverud - completed in 1868, it is a combination of a roadway bridge, a railway bridge and an aqueduct.
The Dalsland Canal is a popular fairway for pleasure craft, canoes and passenger boats.
The last barge left Dalsland’s Canal in the early 1970s and the income from the transport of pulpwood through the locks ceased completely.
www.bohuslan.com /templates/article____3221.aspx   (544 words)

  
 Åmål Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On this engraving from Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, from 1708, we see the location of Åmål by the lake, and the surrounding hills, and a church to the right.
Åmål was founded in the 17th century, and became one of the now defunct Cities of Sweden already in 1646, and the only city in the historical province of Dalsland.
Its location close to the borders of the Denmark-Norway alliance made it suffer in the ensuing centuries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/%c3%85m%c3%a5l   (401 words)

  
 Radio Dalsland in English. The Place for Music, Culture, Science and Entertainment.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Oh by the way, if you do not know where Dalsland is, it is a very small but beautiful province in the very small kingdom of Sweden.
Radio Dalsland is in the process of resurrecting the lost art of radio drama.
A point of view not often heard in the mainstream media, Voice of the West is primarily intended for foreign consumption.
www.radiodalsland.se   (165 words)

  
 Dalslands Museum och Konsthall
Dalslands Museum and Konsthall turns 10 years and The Dalsland Artsociety turns 70.
Modern Dalsland silver is also on exhibit in the silver room.
Dalsland art is found on the bottom floor.
www.dalslandsmuseum.se /EN/exhibit.php   (218 words)

  
 Fishingwaters in Dalsland.
Only a couple of hours by car from Gothenburg Dalsland, this wild, scarcely populated and lake-rich province, is waiting to greet all visitors.
Here on this site, Fishing in Dalsland, we do not present every lake and water in the province, though a large number of waters with varied fishing possibilities and conditions are high-lighted.
In Dalsland there is a great variety of good fishing waters.
www.fiskeland.com /vattenE.html   (188 words)

  
 Map over canoeing and kayaking in Dalsland in Sweden.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Because of its rich variety of nature and scenery the province of Dalsland is usually called a Sweden in miniature.The lake and canal system however is anything but miniature.
Dalsland has the most lakes of all the Swedish provinces.
The Dalsland Canal runs north and west from Lake Vänern all the way up and into the province Värmland, a distance of 250 km.
www.kanotguiden.com /dalsle/f3karta.htm   (199 words)

  
 Dalsland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Karin’s costume is from the province of Dalsland.
It has a wool skirt and vest and linen blouse, apron and shawl.
The stockings are made from red wool and hand knitted.
www.harmoni.net /nordiska/html/dalsland.html   (47 words)

  
 West Sweden - Fishing in Dalsland
Dalsland is covered with more lakes than almost any other part of Sweden, and is located just two hours north of Göteborg.
Anglers who visit West Sweden can choose from a unique range of exciting fishing options: Lakes with coarse pike, perch, pikeperch and many other species of white fish; Streams and rivers with brown trout, salmon, pike, perch and whitefish.
For information on where to buy them see www.fiskeland.com For fishing in lake Vänern no licence is required but there are other regulations in terms of minimum size and fishing season.
www.vastsverige.com /templates/article____3210.aspx   (403 words)

  
 Discover your "Swedish Roots"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Stay in lovely Dalsland and experience the life of the Swedes.
Vita Sannar, the river of Dalsland, on the shore of Vanern is just 20 minutes away.
Stay and enjoy Dalsland as long as you want, travel around and visit old churches, and places of your ancestors.
www.geocities.com /swedesinternational   (179 words)

  
 In Dalsland
I had been drawn by the prospect of travelling for a couple of days on an old railway track without an engine.
The plan was to journey for 35 miles through the backwoods of Dalsland on a track inspector's trolley.
This conjured images of Laurel and Hardy furiously pumping a flat-bed truck in the path of an onrushing train, but the reality was more prosaic.
www.call-wild.com /Stories/Dalsland.html   (1352 words)

  
 Dals-Ed Municipality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dals-Ed municipality is a low populated Swedish municipality in Dalsland, in western Sweden, on the border to Norway.
The municipal seat is located in Ed (pop.
Dals-Ed, located in the historical province Dalsland in Sweden, has a united tourism motto for Dalsland, saying that Dalsland, with its population of 50,000, is a place where one will not feel crowded.
en.wikipedia.org /?title=Dals-Ed   (176 words)

  
 Dalslands Camping and Canoe Rentals - Bengtsfors - Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dalslands Camping and Canoe Rentals - Bengtsfors - Sweden
The community of Bengtsfors, as well as our campsite, is situated in the middle of the great lake system, called Dalslands Kanal.
For days you can travel quietly in your canoe through a system of narrow and calm lakes, without having to take the same way back.
www.dalslandscamping.se /index_english.htm   (251 words)

  
 Dalslands Aktiviteter AB
Dalsland Activities welcomes businesses, school classes and private parties to discover the stunningly beautiful nature of Dalsland as the scene for true adventure activities.
Our programs are custom made for your group and can contain activities such as horseback riding, climbing, canoeing, moose safaris and our very unique challenge track with various exciting stations like the zip line or the giant swing.
Just let us know what you are interested in and how many days you can stay and we will show you a personalized itinerary just for you.
www.dalslandsaktiviteter.se /Eng   (502 words)

  
 West Sweden - Dalsland - a mecca for kayakers and canoeists
West Sweden - Dalsland - a mecca for kayakers and canoeists
One highlight is the 55-km Dalsland Canoe Marathon+, Sweden’s toughest canoe race through Sweden’s most beautiful province.
The campsites are often located in beautiful settings, and are equipped with timbered windbreaks for about eight people and an approved fireplace surrounded by seating.
www.west-sweden.com /templates/article____3220.aspx   (390 words)

  
 Varmland / Dalsland cottages. Find and book 2 bedroom holiday apartments in Varmland / Dalsland. Your guide to cottages ...
This holiday home is situated in the northern Dalsland and is surrounded by lakes with pike, perch and fine fish.
This holiday home is situated in the edge of a forest with views over the lake of Grässjön (300 metres) where you can bathe and fish.
This holiday home is situated in walking distance from the lake of Björvattnet which abounds in fish.
www.bookcottages.com /varmland-dalsland.htm   (897 words)

  
 Prabhu n Ferrari » Dalsland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Yesterday, we all went on an one day picnic to a place called Dalsland in west sweden.
I lived in Dalsland when I was a child and the place you´ve been visiting I recognice as”Håveruds akvedukt” in swedish.
I´m glad you had a nice visit and it was particularly interesting to read your exitement over the ferry system, since we who live there sometimes “get blind” for what´s good and beautyful arround us.
prabhukrish.net /2006/06/18/dalsland   (391 words)

  
 Dalslands Museum och Konsthall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Beautifully situated on a hill with a sweeping view of Lake Spången, Dalslands Museum and Art Gallery melts in well with the red buildings in the old foundry setting.
It has antique-expert Sten Torstensson’s collection of Dalsland pieces, such as country furniture and copper.
There is also an outstanding silver collection as well as art by Dalsland masters such as Otto Hesselbom, Olof Sager-Nelson, Sixten Lundbohm and Georg Suttner.
www.dalslandsmuseum.se /EN/index.php   (199 words)

  
 Varmland / Dalsland holiday properties. Find and book 6 bedroom villas in Varmland / Dalsland. Your guide to cottages ...
Scroll down the page for 6 bedroom Varmland / Dalsland apartments or click on the links below for apartments in Varmland / Dalsland with a smaller or larger number of bedrooms.
This spacious, previous farm is situated 1.3 km from Häresjön lake which abounds in fish.
This beautiful manor by Klarälven's beach is situated in the small community of Höljes.
www.bookcottages.com /varmland-dalsland-6.htm   (122 words)

  
 Dalsland 1997
We chose Dalsland for our first canoeing adventure.
Dalsland camping og kanotcentral' near the town Bengtsfors.
A fine family camping site in a beautifully situated area, approximately 5-10 minutes drive from Bengtsfors.
home5.inet.tele.dk /kvdplas/Engelsk/Canoeing/Dalsland97/Dalsland_1.htm   (233 words)

  
 Some information concerning "Fishing in Dalsland".   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fiskeland Dalsland, Fishing in Dalsland, is an internet-based information -and marketing site with the purpose to sell sports fishing experiences and Dalsland accommodation." Fishing in Dalsland" is supposed to make it easier for fishermen and to shorten the time for purchasing fishing licences, finding suitable accommodation etc.
At present twelve fishing conservation areas are part of the Fishing in Dalsland information system.
All fishing conservation areas have their own contacts, who can all be reached through their respective web pages.
www.fiskeland.com /omE.html   (110 words)

  
 Bridge to Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Dalsland, covered with woods, rivers and lakes, is located between Vänern and Norway, http://www.sverigeguiden.com/landskap/dalskart.htm, and is much smaller than Västergötland.
There used to be 3 counties in Västergötland and Dalsland: Skaraborgs län, Älvsborgs län and Göteborgs och Bohus län.
The highest number came from Älvsborgs län, especially from Dalsland.
www.bridgetosweden.com /letter3.htm   (1244 words)

  
 Canoeing and kayaking in Dalsland, Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Here you will find canoe trips and all about canoeing and kayaking in Dalsland.
There are also a lot of information about canoe and kayak rentals.
Index to canoe trails and kayak tours in Sweden.
www.kanotguiden.com /dalsle/index.htm   (44 words)

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