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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

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

Avesta, Sweden

Mörksugga Statue

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

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

Sala, Sweden

Little Istanbul

One man's fascination with Turkey led to this backyard mini-city.
20 miles from Avesta

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

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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