

Stöten Magazine
Child & Family


The explanation of the strange concept of ski school
Perhaps the children have come home from ski school and happily told us that they made pizzas at ski school? Or that they finally learnt to ride their skis like French fries? It may sound strange, but it actually has a very good explanation. Here, Ella, the ski instructor, explains what the dishes have to do with skiing.


Freeride Academy - the highlight of the sports holidays
Weeks 7-9 are as usual full of action and lots of fun to do in Stöten, but the big highlight of the sports holiday must still be the Freeride Academy. Here, young people get the chance to try out freeriding, a form of skiing that in recent years has become immensely popular among skiers of all ages.


Hotels for children in Stöten
Isn't it great to treat the whole family to a ski holiday in a hotel where you can just hang out and have fun together? But to have a truly successful family holiday, it's important that you have all the right conditions - and a child-friendly hotel. Because as all parents of young children know, happy children equal happy parents!


Fun outdoor activities
Spending time on the slopes is one of the best things about winter holidays, but the mountains have so much more to offer. Why not combine your ski days with other fun outdoor activities? Here are our top tips for activities for both young and old to enjoy outdoors!


Fun pentathlon games
Looking for tips on really fun pentathlon games? In this article, we share some games that are suitable for all ages and all events. Go ahead and help yourself to our tips on pentacle games!


Full speed ahead for family holidays in Sälen
The Alps in all their glory, but it is Stöten in Sälen that is closest to the Hellquist/Jarhäll family's heart. There is a versatility here that you won't find anywhere else. Perfect slopes for children and more varied ones for adults. And then there is Vargy - their children love him!


Playing biathlon
Skiing can be very difficult, and for some children it does not come as naturally as for others. It is therefore important to involve a playfulness and a joy in the learning process. On the one hand, this can result in the child learning more quickly, while on the other hand, the situation is not as pressurised. One game that involves many elements is biathlon.


Games on skis for children
It is important to create an inspiring and fun environment for the youngest children on the ski slopes. This is so that the children can develop but at the same time feel the joy and playfulness associated with skiing. We therefore thought we'd list a variety of games that you can introduce to the kids!


Skiing with children
Skiing with children can be the best family activity there is. When you're introducing your kids to skiing, you want to do everything you can to create the best skiing experience possible. That's why in this article, we're giving you our top 6 tips for skiing with kids to make the experience the best it can be!


Outdoor play for young children
As every parent knows, children can be bursting with energy. It doesn't matter if they've already spent hours on the slopes - they still want to keep playing. So in this article, we thought we'd share five tips for fun outdoor games for young children. Perfect for when kids need to let off steam and burn off some energy!


Travelling with children - how to pack right
If it's the first time you're going on a longer trip with the kids, it can be difficult to know what to pack. But not anymore! In this article, we go through everything you need to take with you.


Warm-up games for young children
Everyone needs to warm up for a day on the slopes - even the little ones. Since children want to have fun to keep going, we ask ourselves: how do you warm up in a fun way? We answer this question in this article, where we give you tips on fun warm-up games for young children!


Choose the right slalom equipment for your kids
Is it time to update the slalom equipment for the kids? Should you buy new, second-hand or rent? We understand that it can be a difficult choice, so we'd like to share some of the pros and cons!


Skiing holidays with children
Holidays with children often involve a lot of planning and preparation - but it doesn't have to be difficult! Here are our top tips to make your skiing holiday with kids a breeze!


5 fun co-operation exercises for kids
Throughout our lives, we have to co-operate with other people. It is therefore important to teach your children how to do this early on. And with these five fun co-operation exercises, it's both easy and fun!


Things to do with children in winter
We've already shared some fun indoor activities for kids. Now, we thought we'd continue along the same lines and share a range of fun winter activities for you and your kids to enjoy when the temperature outside drops and the snow falls!


Things to do this summer with children
Summer is really for spending time with the kids. Enjoy the never-ending bright days and fill your summer holidays with activities for the whole family! In this article, we share summer tips that are suitable for all families with children.


Fun things to do with the family
Are you wondering what to do with your family? Here at Stöten in Sälen, there are plenty of exciting activities for children, young adults and older people. In other words, lots of fun things to do with the family! Here are our top tips for fun activities you can do together - as a family!


7 fun indoor games
There may be days when you just want to stay in the chalet. Maybe it's because of bad weather, maybe it's because your muscles are tired of skiing, or maybe you just want to enjoy a day together in the cabin? Then it's perfect to have a bunch of fun games in stock! In this article, we share 7 fun games that are suitable for both adults and children.


10 fun children's games for young and old
Children always have energy left over for fun and games - even if they've spent hours on the slopes. In the unlikely event that their vivid imaginations run dry, but there's still some energy left in their legs, we'd like to recommend 10 fun children's games, for young and old alike!


Fun activities for a weekend in Stöten
Not only do we offer marvellous views of a magical mountain landscape with Swedish and Norwegian mountains. When you visit us in Stöten in Sälen, you can choose from a range of fun activities to suit both young and old. And of course, we also have Sälen's best skiing!


Fun indoor activities for children
The vast majority of people who visit Stöten in Sälen do so because of our phenomenal skiing, but the fact is that we offer so much more than skiing. In Stöten, the fun doesn't stop just because the lifts have closed for the day. Here you can read about all the fun we have to offer indoors - perfect for kids with ski fatigue or when the weather isn't at its best.


Five tips for a successful family holiday
Spending time with your family in the mountains is one of the best things you can do, whatever the season. Being able to spend time with loved ones in the mountains does wonders for your mood - but it can also be stressful if the conditions aren't right. Here we share our top five tips to help you have the best possible mountain holiday with your family.


Autumn games for children
Colourful leaves, big puddles and time for lots of outdoor fun. Autumn can simply be the best season for children's play! All it takes is a little imagination and the right clothes. So in this article, we're sharing our top tips for fun autumn games for kids!