Why invest in Dalarna?

Dalarna is often called "the heart of Sweden", with a steady pulse of industrial and cultural traditions, although the epithet "Dalarna - the backbone of Sweden" might be just as fitting from the point of view of the business community. Industries central to Swedish exports based on steel and forests have grown vigorously in the region for centuries and play a vital role in society. Dalarna is the fourth largest export region in Sweden and the country's largest set of railway sidings in Borlänge form the hub of extensive rail cargo traffic.

At present, a broad variety of businesses are growing in the region, particularly in the sectors of technology and tourism. Foreign-owned companies employ approximately 10,000 people in the region. Dalarna is Sweden's most popular tourist area outside of the metropolitan regions of Stockholm and Gothenburg and its annual increase in visitors continues to grow. In Sälen, Sweden's southernmost mountain area, 27,000 new tourist beds are planned, preparing the way for other new businesses to establish and expand.

Business is growing in Dalarna for good reason. We offer a unique combination of three worthwhile areas of quality for businesses - entrepreneurial spirit, industrial strength and a way of life to long for.