Step into the home of the dala horse
In Nusnäs, Dala horses are still handcrafted just as they were nearly 100 years ago. Here, you don’t just see the craftsmanship — you experience it.
The Factory
Where every dala horse comes to life
In the factory in Nusnäs, you experience the craftsmanship for real. You can smell the wood, hear brushes against paint, and watch each horse take shape by hand. Nothing is mass-produced. Every Dala horse passes through many hands, many steps, and generations of craftsmanship and knowledge.
More than just a visit
See the craftsmanship live
Watch our artisans carve and paint, step by step
Get close to the process
Follow the Dala horse from a piece of wood to a finished icon
Feel the history
A tradition that has lived on since 1928
Take something home
Not just a product, but an experience
Paint your own dala horse
Create something of your own in the middle of a living craft tradition
With us, you can try painting your own Dala horse, inspired by our traditional patterns. You’ll sit in our café, where we serve light lunches and delicious fika.
How it works
You will receive a solid-colored 10 cm Dala horse
You’ll get paint, brushes, and inspiration
You can borrow sample horses numbered 1 to 7 to help you paint the different steps in the correct order
You will also have seen how our decorative painters work while walking through the production area
You take your own painted horse home
Guided tours
Go behind the scenes
Discover the history, details, and craftsmanship you might otherwise miss
During a guided tour, you’ll explore the factory together with one of our guides. You’ll see how the Dala horse is created step by step while hearing the stories behind the craftsmanship and the place itself.
Factory tour
Walkthrough of the entire manufacturing process
The history behind the Dala horse
