The Dead Falls of Lake Ragunda
Döda fallet
Cafe
Wheelchair accessible
A botched 18th-century canal silenced one of Sweden's most magnificent waterfalls, creating a unique geological site.

📜 Döda fallet is a former magnificent waterfall in Sweden, now a unique natural preserve with a desolate landscape of rocks and boulders.
🔍 The site was created in 1796 when a bypass canal attempt drained Lake Ragunda and redirected the river.

Why Go

🌊 Unique opportunity to see what a waterfall looks like without water
🔍 Explore impressive geological formations, giant potholes, and smooth rock surfaces
🚶 Comfortable wooden walkways make it easy to navigate the emptied waterfall
🌳 Discover a nature reserve with cultural history and botanic treasures

Why Avoid

⚠️ Further along the riverbed, there are stairs and a steep nature path, not suitable for wheelchairs

Tips

📞 Guides for groups can be booked a week in advance via phone nr 0696-68 20 90
🍽️ Cafeteria is open from May to August, serving coffee, ice cream, and lunches
🅿️ Follow signs from road 87 to a large parking lot

Cost

💰 Free to access for the public

Hours

🕒 Open during spring, summer, and autumn

Last updated 10 days ago

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