Orsa Grönklitt is a wildlife park noted for its
bear
Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Nor ...
s,
and ski resort, from
Stockholm
Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people liv ...
in the municipality of
Orsa. During the winter months it is a major ski resort and hosts numerous competitions including a skiing marathon. The Orsa Grönklitt Ski Centre offers 22 runs.
Orsa Grönklitt is the only zoo in Europe housing Kodiak bears.
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Ski areas and resorts in Sweden
Ski marathons
Buildings and structures in Dalarna County
Tourist attractions in Dalarna County
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