Stöten Magazine
7 tips on activities in the forest for children
A visit to Stöten can mean so much more than great skiing. For example, have you thought about all the exciting and fun things you can do in the forest? In this article, we'll tell you about year-round activities that are perfect to do in the forest and suitable for children of all ages!
7 child-friendly activities in the forest - all year round
There is probably no place that invites you to as many activities as the forest. When you visit us in Stöten and Sälen, you have Dalarna's fantastic nature right on your doorstep. Look up at our rolling mountains, hike mile after mile under beautiful treetops or enjoy flowering meadows. Below we have listed 7 child-friendly forest activities that are suitable for the whole family all year round!
Tip #1: Build a hut. One of the best things about building a hut is that you might be the only person in the world who knows where it is. In the hut you can lie down and watch animals go by or even sleep over. Look around and use what you find in nature! In winter, building a bivouac in the snow works just as well.
Tip #2: Climb trees. Once you've spotted the perfect climbing tree, it's hard not to climb it. Once you're up the tree, you can look around to see if you see any interesting animals. Maybe a bird flies by or you can look out for people passing below you. Why not bring your binoculars for an extra long view?
Tip #3: Picnic. Of course, discovering the forest makes you hungry! To keep your spirits up, it's important to bring something to eat. Take the opportunity to cook your food outdoors over an open fire or bring something cold that can be eaten quickly.
Tip #4: Treasure hunt. Go out in advance and hide a secret treasure. Then draw a map for the children to follow to find where it is hidden. Maybe they need to find other clues first before they can figure out where the treasure is hidden?
Tip #5: Look for animal tracks. Take the opportunity to learn more about nature while you are in it! What animals are in the area? If you find animal tracks, take photos, write notes and make guesses. Turn the search into a bingo and compete to see who gets the most right.
Take the opportunity to learn more about nature while you are in it!
Tip #6: Reflex walking. Note - not for the faint hearted! Reflex walking is about challenging the darkness and using a flashlight and reflexes set up. With the help of these, you will then guide yourself through the dark. You decide how long the walk will be and perhaps it will end at a lit sausage barbecue?
Tip #7: Ant football. It's hard, it's wet and it's not for ants - but it's FUN! Take the whole group of friends or family and the football out on a bog and have a football match! One tip might be to leave your shoes off completely as they tend to come off your feet anyway. Remember to have fun, and avoid playing in your best clothes.
As you can see, the forests of Stöten offer plenty of activities for children. Let the forest experience be an unforgettable one that you will never forget!
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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
Summer in Stöten
It's not surprising that many people associate Stöten with winter and skiing - after all, that's our main product and what we do best. But what many people may not realise is that the Swedish mountains are magical even in summer. The magnificent mountain landscape has a lot to offer in summer and there are plenty of fun activities to do here that are appreciated by both young and old.