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Stöten Magazine

Stöten

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Inspiration, Stöten

Dog team driver Peter runs Peakpoints in Stöten

It started with a husky and a dream of a life closer to nature. Today, Peter Karlsson runs one of Sweden's most popular dog sledding operations with 50 dogs - and every winter he lets guests in Stöten feel the same sense of freedom that makes him never want to get off the sled himself.

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Stöten

New 6-chair lift at Skidtorget

A full day on the slopes is the best thing in the world, but it also requires your body to be well energised to cope. So start your day with a really good and nutritious breakfast. Here we share our favourite recipes for a great skier's breakfast!

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Inspiration, Stöten

The hidden gems that make Stöten work

They're a bit of Stöten's underdogs, not really noticeable in their black work clothes and anonymous demeanour. But behind the scenes they're the heroes who make sure the lifts are running smoothly, the snow is in the right place and guests arrive safely on the mountain every day. Now it's time for them to step into the spotlight, because without them, Stöten simply wouldn't work: the mechanics.

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Skiing, Children & Family, Inspiration, Stöten

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.

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Inspiration, Skiing, Stöten

The ski instructors who choose Manchester morning over sleeping in

A ”clinic” is what ski schools call their internal training sessions for staff. It is an opportunity for the ski instructors to develop, both pedagogically and technically, and each session usually has a specific theme. Join us behind the scenes as the ski instructors themselves are taught!

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Stöten, Skiing

April April! First in Sweden - Stöten offers ski lessons in ski ballet

April Fool's joke: This year, Stöten in Sälen celebrates 50 years as a ski centre. As a tribute to the 70s, when it all started, Stöten's ski school is now making a major new investment. Ski lessons in the classic freestyle discipline of ski ballet are now on offer.

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Stöten

Weekend in the mountains

Are the weeks starting to feel long, boring and grey? Then it's time to book a weekend in Sälen! Luxuriate in everyday life and enjoy world-class accommodation, skiing, food and entertainment in Stöten in Sälen.

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Inspiration, Stöten

Spring winter - experience the fifth season

The days are getting longer, the temperature milder, and the sun's rays are warming while the snow lies cold on the mountain. In the transition period between winter and spring, magic happens in the Swedish mountains - the fifth season of the year, spring-winter, is here.

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Stöten

Sweden's best ski resort for families with children 2024

2024 - Once again, the readers of Freeride, together with a select jury, have chosen Sweden's absolute favourites. Unsurprisingly, Stöten i Sälen took home several medals, including first place for both "Sweden's best ski resort for children" and "Sweden's best piste".

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Stöten

Snow depth in Sälen

Curious about the snow depth in Sälen right now? With us at Stöten in Sälen, you can keep an eye on snow depth as well as weather and wind in real time!

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Stöten

Holidays in Sweden

Holidays are often associated with long trips abroad to warmer climes. But you don't actually have to leave our oblong country to enjoy a wonderful holiday. There are many advantages to a holiday in Sweden - not least if you have children!

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Stöten

Flights to Sälen

Since December 2019, you can get to the ski slopes as the crow flies, thanks to Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SRC). Both Swedish and international guests can now fly to Sälen with direct flights from Stockholm Bromma, Malmö Sturup, Copenhagen in Denmark and London in England.

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Stöten

Hotels in Sälen

Thinking of booking a hotel for your ski holiday in Sälen? Stöten is home to both the luxurious Stöten Ski Hotel and the self-catering Stöten Mitt apartment hotel - both with the slopes on their doorstep. Experience the convenience of staying in a hotel!

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Inspiration, Stöten

Book a package holiday to the mountains

Planning a mountain holiday can sometimes feel stressful when you're in the middle of everyday stress. There's accommodation to be booked, skis to be hired and lift passes to be arranged. Just to name a few of the things that need to be planned. If you want to avoid all this, you can book a package holiday to the mountains!

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Stöten

Short week in Sälen

Not everyone has the opportunity to visit us for a whole week due to various reasons - but then a short week is perfect! Not only can you enjoy several days of phenomenal skiing, you can also save money!

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Stöten

Rent a holiday cabin in Sälen - the complete guide

Thinking of renting a holiday cottage in popular Sälen? Then you've come to the right place. In this article, we will share our top tips for those who are planning to rent a holiday home in Sälen!

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Stöten

Dog sledding in Sälen

Experience a grand adventure in Stöten! Few experiences bring you closer to nature and the stunning views of the winter landscape than dog sledding. Crawl down among the reindeer in the sled and feel the power as the dogs pull the sled and set off through snowy forest landscapes, past bogs and further out into the wilderness.

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Children & Family, Stöten

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!

Traditional mountain huts with grass roofs surrounded by lush nature and views of ski slopes.
Stöten

Swedish mountains - all year round

The Swedish mountains are a part of Swedish nature with fantastic nature experiences that just have to be experienced, Vast views, mountain peaks and wildlife - sun and warmth in the summer and soft, white snow during the winter months. If you haven't already visited, you are in for a fantastic experience.

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Stöten

Stöten in Sälen - an adventure in Sweden

Many people dream of experiencing a real adventure - in Stöten and Sälen it can come true! Here you are guaranteed to experience a real mountain adventure that you will never forget. And best of all... you don't have to leave Sweden!

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Inspiration, Skiing, Stöten

Ski camp in Stöten

Want to take your ski team's skills to new heights? We have everything you need for a developing ski camp - both for slalom and cross-country skiers! We thought we'd take this opportunity to tell you more about what a ski camp with us entails!

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Inspiration, Stöten

Rent accommodation for Vasaloppet

Are you looking for accommodation during Vasaloppet? Or maybe you need really good cross-country tracks to practice on before the race? Don't worry, in Stöten you'll find both a wide range of accommodation options and world-class cross-country trails.

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Inspiration, Stöten

What can you do in Sälen in summer?

The Swedish summer is a fantastic time in the mountains, offering many activity opportunities. Here we share our favourite summer activities that you can enjoy with us at Stöten in Sälen, activities that work in summer 2022 and every other year!

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Inspiration, Stöten

Spend the sports holidays in Stöten

Is it time for a sports holiday? Bring the whole family to Stöten in Sälen for an unforgettable sports holiday with world-class skiing, accommodation and entertainment!