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Gagnef

Dalarna, Sweden · Europe

About Gagnef

Gagnef sits on the route: 10 minutes from Djurås, 33km from Lake Siljan Loop.

Gagnef is a town located in Dalarna, Sweden. With a population of 1,199, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gagnef sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gagnef to your route.

About Gagnef

Gagnef (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈɡâŋːnɛv]) is the second largest locality situated in Gagnef Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden with 1,049 inhabitants in 2010. Gagnef consists of several small villages: The Church Village, Kyrkbyn, The Station Village, Stationsbyn, Moje, Moje, Tjaerna, Tjärna, Graev, Gräv,

Read more Gaersholn, Gärsholm, Gagnefs Grauda, Gagnefs Gråda, Osterfors, Österfors, Vaesterfors, Västerfors, Nordbaeck, Nordbäck, Gagnefsbyn, Gagnefsbyn, Nordauker, Nordåker and Pellesgaurdarna, Pellesgårdarna. Actress Malin Levanon comes from Gagnef. The artist Ottilia Adelborg lived there for several decades, and there is now an Ottilia Adelborg Museum in Gagnef.

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Where is Gagnef located?

Gagnef is located in Dalarna, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 60.5986 latitude, 15.0775 longitude.

What is the population of Gagnef?

Gagnef has a population of approximately 1,199 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
1,199
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Dalarna
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
60.5986, 15.0775

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Sweden

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114 14
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.

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Worth the detour from Gagnef

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lake Siljan Loop

A folkloric drive around Dalarna's meteorite-crater lake, past red cottages, midsummer poles and Tällberg views.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Dalarna (Lake Siljan area)

The heartland of Swedish folk culture where Midsummer celebrations around the maypole are at their most traditional beside Lake Siljan.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Gagnef

  • 33 kmLake Siljan LoopA folkloric drive around Dalarna's meteorite-crater lake, past red cottages, midsummer poles and Tällberg views.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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Djurås

🇸🇪 Sweden

5 km awayPop. 2,128

Insjön

🇸🇪 Sweden

9 km away

Smedby

🇸🇪 Sweden

11 km awayPop. 3,530

Mockfjärd

🇸🇪 Sweden

13 km away

Leksand

🇸🇪 Sweden

15 km awayPop. 6,107

Borlänge

🇸🇪 Sweden

23 km away

Siljansnäs

🇸🇪 Sweden

24 km away

Grycksbo

🇸🇪 Sweden

24 km awayPop. 1,870

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