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Stöten Magazine

A child-friendly destination

Holidays with the whole family are wonderful - but it's important that the destination is child-friendly! All parents of young children know that happy children equal happy parents and that is the prerequisite for a really successful holiday!

Adult helps children ski between target flags, playful speed on sunny slope.

Stöten and Sälen are children's favourite destinations

Travelling with children can be both cumbersome and stressful as a parent - but with the right conditions, it doesn't have to be. Travelling to Stöten with the family means at least as many great holiday experiences for the kids as for the adults.

In addition to Sälen's best skiing, Stöten offers plenty of activities for our youngest guests. Children's ski school, Vargy Club and snow play - in Stöten, the possibilities for children to create wonderful holiday memories are endless! Whether you want a fun-filled holiday with snowmobile safari and skiing competitions or a relaxing stay with spa visit and excursion with dog team Stöten has something for you.

Instructor and two children in ski school stand with arms outstretched on snow-covered mountain top

The best skiing in Sälen

With 50 runs of varying terrain and difficulty, Stöten offers skiing for the whole family. With everything from wide and flat slopes for beginners and children to really steep and challenging slopes for the experienced skier, you are guaranteed to find something that suits you and your family. We also offer a full 45 kilometres of cross-country trails, both on the mountain and down in the valley, so you can vary your skiing days greatly if you wish.

Learn the basics or take your skiing to a whole new level with ski school

Children's ski school in Sälen

Attending a ski school is the perfect start to a skiing career - especially for children. Here, instructors teach skiing techniques in an educational and fun way that allows children to learn the basics in a flash! But remember that the ski school is not just for children, even adults and experienced skiers have a lot to gain from taking a ski lesson! Our trained and competent ski instructors will quickly identify your areas of improvement that can take your skiing to a whole new level.

Child friendly mountain lodges in Sälen

In Stöten and Sälen there are many different types of accommodation to choose from - all suitable for families with children. Depending on your preferences and requirements, and how many people you have in your family, different accommodation will suit you differently.

Good Sälen accommodation for families with children

Mountain huts. Perhaps the most popular option for families with children is to stay in a cosy mountain chalet during your holiday. This way you can stay close to nature while having all the comforts you could possibly need. In Stöten, there are many different types of cabins to choose from, ranging from simple mountain cabins to large, grand luxury cabins. Think about what you want and need from your holiday cottage and choose accordingly. Our cabins are located in the following areas Fjällbyn, Soltorgsbyn, Granbyn, Solhem, Granfjällsbyn, Kronoparken, Stöten Ranch and Mountain Village. Click on the respective link to read more!
Hotels. At Stötentorget in the heart of Stöten you will find our cosy ski hotel Best Western. Here you can stay in nice, newly renovated hotel rooms with all the amenities you can imagine. With the ski slope right outside the door and both restaurants and children's activities just a stone's throw from the hotel, holidays with children will be a breeze!

Apartments. If you are a large family or planning to travel with other families, our apartments in Rachen Lodge or Pistbyn good option. There are spacious apartments for up to eight people and access to shared indoor spaces where you can socialise together. For smaller groups, other apartment options are also available at Skidtorget. There are both smaller semi-detached houses with room for four people and larger apartments with up to ten beds. In addition, you have walking distance to Stöten's perhaps best children's slope!
Aparthotel. If you want to live in the centre of everything but still have access to your own kitchen, our aparthotel Stöten Centre a good option. Given that the hotel is located in the middle of the slopes, you won't have to deal with complicated transport or car journeys to and from the slopes - something that is very much appreciated by parents with young children.

Vargy the mascot in a red waistcoat and ski goggles stands among snow-covered fir trees and waves happily

Wolf Club - the kids' own club

Every week, Vargy organises lots of fun activities for all Stöten children aged 3 to 8. Click on the link to find out more about each activity and how to sign up;

Live indoor concert with band on stage and dancing audience under colourful lights

What happens in Stöten?

Don't miss out! Keep an eye out this spring calendar so you don't miss out on any of the fun things happening in the mountains for young and old during your holidays in Stöten and Sälen!

Person standing with colourful skis on mogul slope under clear sky in sunny ski area

Stöten Adventure - an adventure for the whole family

Challenge your mates in Stöten Adventure - an area with eight fun adventure courses suitable for riders of all ages. Stöten Adventure includes;

Stöten Cross - a fun and challenging skicross course that includes both jumps and cross-country waves
Speed Freak - a fun and fast-paced race track, perfect for challenging the family
Stöten Snowpark - here you can glide around among jumps, rails and boxes with great music on the speakers
Jibbarena - a fun park in mini format with boxes and rails
Side by Side - challenge your friends to a parallel slalom, first down wins
Vargy's adventure course - our mascot Vargy's own exciting forest trail
Self-timer - the latest addition to the Stöten Adventure, a self-timing course to see who is really the fastest of the bunch