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All Sweden Avesta

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Avesta

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Avesta, Sweden

Updated August 4, 2020

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Dalahästen

Avesta, Sweden

Dalahästen

The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.
The Mörksugga in the roundabout.

Avesta, Sweden

Mörksugga Statue

A cuddly version of a dark mythological creature now acts as the mascot of a town.
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The refinery at Oil Island.

Fagersta N, Sweden

Oil Island

Few would expect the world's oldest preserved oil refinery to be found in Sweden.
14 miles from Avesta
Little Istanbul

Sala, Sweden

Little Istanbul

One man's fascination with Turkey led to this backyard mini-city.
20 miles from Avesta
An abandoned building once used by the Säter psychiatric hospital.

Säter, Sweden

Säter Museum of Mental Health

A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.
20 miles from Avesta
Permanently Closed
The hotel suite

Sala, Sweden

Sala Silver Mine Hotel Suite

This luxury hotel suite is located deep in the bowels of an old mine.
21 miles from Avesta
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