Hotels in Dalsland, Sweden
Dalsland is a lake-dotted region in western Sweden, famous for the 250-mile Dalsland Canoe Trail and the Dalsland Canal with its 28 locks. Summers are mild, averaging 70°F (21°C), perfect for paddling through the forest-lined lakes like Laxsjön and camping on uninhabited islands. Winters drop to around 25°F (-4°C), turning the canals into ice-skating routes and the forests into trails for cross-country skiing, with cozy hostel stays costing as little as $30 a night.