Cheap houses for sale in Dalarna, Sweden

Dalarna is often called the most Swedish of Swedish regions. This is where the Falu-red paint on so many timber houses comes from, named after the copper mine in Falun, and where you find Lake Siljan, the Dala horse and midsummer traditions at their most traditional. In the west, the Västerdalälven river runs through Malung-Sälen towards the Sälen ski area near the Norwegian border; in the north, Orsa sits between Lake Orsasjön and the forests and mountains.

The houses we list here are typical of the region: timber houses in forest clearings or on the edge of a village, often with red outbuildings and room for a vegetable garden, a sauna or a few animals. They are not the cheapest in Sweden, because Dalarna is popular with Swedes for holiday homes, but they are good value compared with the lake shores around Siljan.

Before you buy, check the heating system, the water source (municipal water or a private well) and the sewage system, and ask about winter road clearance. Our guide to buying a house in Sweden explains the process and the stamp duty, and this checklist for wells, septic tanks and radon covers the technical checks.