Dalhalla, Open-air theatre in Rättvik Municipality, Sweden.
Dalhalla is an open-air theatre housed in a former limestone quarry with steep natural walls dropping approximately 60 meters and stretching roughly 400 meters in length. The quarry widens to about 175 meters across at ground level, creating a natural amphitheater where audiences sit within the stone formations.
In 1991, former opera singer Margareta Dellefors recognized the potential of the abandoned quarry and began the process of transforming it into a performance space. Her vision led to the gradual development of the site as a venue for theatrical and musical productions.
The name comes from the former quarry that once supplied stone for building, and today it serves as a gathering place for music lovers from across the region. Performances here blend different musical traditions and bring together audiences who might not otherwise meet.
The venue holds roughly 4000 seated visitors with extra standing room near the stage when needed for larger events. Performances happen mostly during summer months when weather is favorable and most people travel for entertainment.
The quarry owes its distinctive shape to a meteor impact roughly 360 million years ago, which created limestone formations that naturally amplify sound. This geological history means the site has excellent acoustics without any electronic assistance needed.
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