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Stöten Magazine

The guide to a successful family holiday

At Stöten i Sälen, we know what it takes to create an unforgettable family holiday that neither young nor old will soon forget. Above all, we also know how important it is for children to enjoy themselves and have fun - because as all parents know, happy children are almost always synonymous with happy parents!

The holiday starts on the way there

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Travelling within Sweden's borders has many advantages - perhaps most importantly, it means a shorter travel distance than if you were to go on holiday in Europe, for example. Thanks to the local Scandinavian Mountains Airport (which is only 15 minutes from Stöten!), you can travel easily and conveniently by air. But most families with children still choose to drive to us - and you need to be prepared. Although the distance to the Swedish mountains is relatively short, a few hours in the car can be quite stressful for both children and adults. Make sure to load up on tasty snacks and good entertainment to keep the whole family happy along the way.

Choose a child-friendly accommodation in Sälen

What most of our visitors appreciate about Stöten is our child-friendly accommodation. That's because we've designed many of our properties with families with children in mind. It should be easy! Whether you prefer to stay at hotel, i apartment or in a cosy mountain hut Stöten has the accommodation for you and your family. Find out more on our accommodation sites to find the holiday accommodation that suits you best! Pssst! You do realise that all our facilities are within walking distance of the slopes? Forget complicated car trips to and from the slopes with excited and irritated children and instead leave the car during the holiday. It doesn't get any easier than that!

Enjoy Sälen's best skiing

With Stöten's 50 runs of varying gradient and terrain, there's guaranteed to be something for you and your family. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, Stöten has Sälen's best skiing to offer. If you'd like help honing your skiing skills, or simply want to learn the basics, Stöten's ski school is staffed by experienced and well-trained ski instructors. Whatever your age, you can book a ski lesson that is guaranteed to get results!

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Combine skiing with other activities

Not only does Stöten offer the best skiing in Sälen, we also offer plenty of fun activities for young and old alike. If you want to take a break from the slopes, you can, for example, treat yourself to a lovely treatment in our spa on Vattufjäll, or why not challenge the family to a bowling tournament? You can also enjoy both cosy and fast-paced excursions with dog team or snowmobile.

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Spice up your holiday with good food

A big part of a holiday is being able to relax completely, not have to cook and just enjoy! In Stöten you will find restaurants serving first-class and well-prepared food for all tastes. Whether you're in the mood for traditional fondue, a taste of game, freshly baked pizza or a classic waffle with jam and cream, Stöten's restaurants have something for you.

Add the finishing touch to your family ski holiday in Stöten

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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!

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