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Stöten Magazine

5 reasons to travel to the mountains

A visit to the Swedish mountains is magical to say the least. It does something very special to the soul when you get to experience the magnificent expanses and procedures of nature. As we want even more people to experience this, we thought we'd share five reasons to travel to the mountains!

Two skiers in red clothes ski down a wide, freshly groomed ski slope with a pine forest

Reason # 1: World-class skiing

One of the most common reasons for travelling to the mountains is skiing. Here you'll find plenty of snow and slopes to suit the whole family - regardless of previous skiing experience. If you and your family want to experience The best skiing in Sälen, you can plan a visit to us at Stöten. We offer a total of 50 ski slopes that offer a challenge to both beginners and professionals. You can also take the opportunity to enjoy the Sälen mountains' highest drop of 398 metres, which guarantees a mile-wide view of both Swedish and Norwegian mountains. If you're not satisfied with just going downhill, we also provide 45 kilometres cross-country ski track for both classic and skate. That's what we call world-class skiing!

Leave the car for the whole holiday - all our accommodation is close to the piste

Person in orange ski jacket skiing down freshly groomed snow-covered slope with ski poles under blue sky
Person cross-country skiing on freshly prepared tracks in open mountain landscape under clear blue sky
Snow-covered ski area with mountainside chalets, wide ski slopes and cloudy winter skies

Stöten in brief

  • Stöten has been voted Sweden's best ski resort several years in a row by Freerides readers
  • There are 50 slopes with different levels of difficulty
  • There are 45 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 3 km of which are lit
  • Stöten is home to Sälen's longest descent - Morsmor's 3060 metre plunge
  • Pisten Älvan has previously been voted Sweden's best piste
  • Stöten has been awarded Sweden's best ski resort for families with children
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Activities in Sälen

In Stöten there is a wide range of activities for the whole family - both on and off the slopes! In addition to Sälen's best skiing, Stöten has all this and more;

Keep an eye out this spring calendar to make sure you don't miss out on all the fun happening in Stöten!

Reason # 2: Enjoy cosy accommodation

Another reason to travel to the mountains is of course the cosy accommodation. With us you will find a variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes. Whether you're looking for something simple or luxurious. Why not stay in a genuine Sälen chalet with a jacuzzi, a large fireplace and open spaces for the whole family? If you want to spend as much time as possible on the slopes, there are also simpler options that are perfect. One advantage of our accommodation is that it's all very close to the piste. Simply put on your skis and glide off to the nearest lift. The car hardly needs to be touched for the entire stay. You can find more information about our accommodation in each area below:

Traditional log cabin with snow-covered roof surrounded by pine trees and views of ski slopes.

Brown wooden house with glass railing on balcony, large windows, snow-covered ground and background of mountains and fir trees.

Dog team seen from behind pulling sled along groomed snow track through sunny winter forest

Reason # 3: Our unique activities

But a trip to us at Stöten in Sälen means so much more than just skiing and cosy accommodation. Here you'll find plenty of activities - even outside the ski slopes. And very unique ones at that. How about dog team or snowmobile safari? Yes, you read that right. With us, you have the opportunity to soar through the woods and fields behind a dog sled. Feel the wind whipping against your cheeks and enjoy the total silence. The only sound is the dogs' paws in the freshly fallen snow. If, on the other hand, you want to experience speed and excitement in a more modern way, perhaps a ride on our snowmobile safari feels more appealing. In good weather, the tour goes up the mighty Granfjället mountain with views of the entire Swedish mountain world. If the weather is worse, however, it goes below the mountain, through forest and marshland.

Reason # 4: Eat first-class food

Skiing or travelling in the mountains on an empty stomach is not a good idea. For this reason, we offer a large food offerings with influences from all corners of the world. There is something for everyone! Whether you prefer a perfectly cooked entrecote, or the taste of game, traditional fondue, burgers, pizza or whatever, there are places to satisfy your palate. From simple cafés to rustic restaurants for the whole family. By day you'll find tasty lunches for long days on the slopes, and in the evenings you'll find cosy à la carte. In Stöten you're close to everything!

At Stöten you're sure to find something to your taste - we have food from all corners of the world

To find out more about our restaurants and eateries, take a look at each place below:

Waiters set up drinks on wooden tables outside with menus, glasses and plates of food.

Servers pass bowls of chips to tables set with hot dishes, drinks and candles in a restaurant setting.

 

Four people sitting on a large wooden sled on a snowy slope, ready to go down, with a wooden cabin in the background

Reason # 5: Strengthen cohesion

If there is one thing that is common to the guests and families who leave us, it is that they strengthen their cohesion. Just being together for a few days in the mountains really does the trick. It will be an experience that will never be forgotten - neither for big nor small! There you have it - five great reasons to travel to the mountains. Book your trip to Sälen today if you also want to be enchanted by the Swedish winter world. See you on the slopes!

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