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Leksand, Sweden

Leksand Municipality is a municipality in Dalarna County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Leksand.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden.
  • Served by Dala Airport (BLE).

History

Leksand Municipality is a municipality in Dalarna County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Leksand.

Airports

Mora Airport (MXX) 37 km to the centre
Mora, W, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Maastricht Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Stockholm, Sveg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Maastricht Airlines W2 (J31) · 2 routes: Stockholm*, Sveg*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Dala Airport (BLE) 44 km to the centre
Borlange, W, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Gothenborg, Orebro (OpenFlights route data).
Indoor | Outdoor
Siljansnäs Air Park 11 km to the centre
Siljansnäs, W, SE
Outdoor
Gagnef Airfield 20 km to the centre
Djurås, W, SE
Outdoor
Dala Järna Airfield 39 km to the centre
Dala Järna, W, SE
Outdoor
Ludvika Airfield 72 km to the centre
Ludvika, W, SE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Långbryggan
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
M/S Gustaf Wasa
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Leksand, Sweden
Leksand, Sweden
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dala Airport (BLE); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BLE has direct flights to 2 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Gothenborg, Orebro). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Långbryggan, 18 km); routes include M/S Gustaf Wasa.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leksand, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

SJ
National rail