The region’s exceptional, unique natural qualities are created
by the river and the meeting of northern and southern flora and
fauna. The natural boundary to Northern Sweden – limes
norrlandicus – marks the end of the central European deciduous
forests and the beginning of the mighty coniferous forests of
Norrland. No other area in Scandinavia has such a variety of
vertebrates (mammals, birds and fish).Sometimes the river
crosses boulder ridges, creating long, narrow necks of land and
islands, often with inviting sandy beaches. This means great
bathing sites all along the river and coast. Much of the
countryside is protected in nature reserves and by other
regulations, or by efforts by the landowners. It’s no
coincidence that a central part of the region is a national
park. The Nedre Dalälven region boasts a rich array of bird
life. The region’s symbol is the osprey, which is more common
here than anywhere else in Europe. The white-tailed eagle nests
in many places and is a common sight over the wide bays of