Säter Municipality, Municipal seat in Dalarna County, Sweden
Säter Municipality is an administrative area in Dalarna County covering central Swedish terrain with forests, lakes, and the Säter Valley. The Ljuster stream flows through this valley, shaping the landscape across the municipal area.
The area received a royal charter in 1642 and took its current form in 1971 when separate municipal areas merged. This combination created the administrative structure that exists today.
The area contains the Old Church of Stora Skedvi and multiple preserved wooden buildings that reflect how people have chosen to build and live in this region. These structures are part of the everyday landscape, showing local building traditions that have remained important to residents.
The area is well connected by the Dala Railway line, making travel to larger cities like Stockholm, Falun, and Mora straightforward. These train connections make it easy to explore the wider region from here.
The area has deep mining roots with silver extraction operations dating back to 1480 and a mine that operated for over 600 years. This mining heritage shaped the economic development of the region for centuries.
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