Tandövala

Tandövala is a nature reserve in Malung-Sälen Municipality with mountainous terrain combining dense forests, open summit areas, and diverse plant communities. The varied landscape structure creates habitats for specialized species and ecological systems across the protected area.

Swedish authorities established this protected area in 1983 to safeguard ecological systems and mountain vegetation. This designation secured one of the southernmost extensions of the Swedish mountain range.

The farm Södra Vardsätra operates within the reserve using time-honored methods, with summer cheese and milk production visible to visitors. This working farm shows how rural practices coexist with the protected landscape.

Three access points serve the reserve: one at Stensundet on the east side and two western entrances near Lill-Femtan and along the Bårbergsleden trail. These multiple entry options allow flexible exploration depending on your interests.

The reserve marks the southernmost point of the Swedish mountain range and hosts rare plant species like creeping heather at their geographic distribution limit. This location makes it a remarkable place for understanding ecological zones and natural boundaries.

Location: Malung-Sälen Municipality

Inception: September 15, 1983

Website: https://lansstyrelsen.se/dalarna/besoksmal/naturreservat/tandovala.html

GPS coordinates: 60.85066,13.16131

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23