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Stöten Magazine

Last minute to Sälen

Are your skiing muscles itching but no ski trip is booked? Then last minute is for you! Keep an eye on our deals page to make sure you don't miss out on any deals. Here are our top tips for booking a last-minute trip to Sälen.

Bet on the low season

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This tip may seem a bit contradictory because the point of last minute is that you don't have to plan. What you can do, however, is plan to do a last-minute holiday at some point during a specific period - for example, at the beginning of February. Choose a period when there is less pressure on ski holidays, for example between the holidays, so you can get better prices and more attractive accommodation.

Loosen the reins and save money

Be ready for the unpredictable

If you like to be on top of things and want to know exactly how everything will turn out in advance, the last minute may not be for you - but if you dare to let go of the reins, you can actually find ski holidays really good value. It might not be exactly what you had in mind but in Stöten you'll always have Sälen's best skiing at your fingertips!

Have a plan

If you find a great offer, it can be tempting to just book-book-book without thinking! But make sure you double-check everything before you click the book button. For example, double check that the dates are correct, that you have everything you need for a ski holiday and that everything works out. It may seem obvious, but it's easy to forget in the heat of the moment.

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Check prices regularly

Accommodation prices tend to remain fairly stable throughout the winter season - except during the high season when they tend to rise slightly. Sometimes, however, really good deals come up and they tend to go quickly. Therefore, if you know you're planning to go sometime during the winter, it might be a good idea to check out our offer page a couple of times a week to make sure you don't miss out on a good deal.

Look out for offers on social media

Social media is fantastic in many ways - not least when it comes to finding discounts. On Stöten's social media, we often post information about when we have offers and discounts on ski holidays. Follow us @stotenisalen on Instagram and Stöten in Sälen on Facebook you won't miss a thing!

Know what you need to take with you no matter when you go

Think about packing

Even if you don't know exactly when you're going and maybe not even if it's going to happen, it's good to know what you need to bring. Once you find a good deal, it will be a little easier to "go for it" if you already have an idea of what to pack. If you're bringing your own equipment, make sure it's in working order so that there are no unforeseen complications when it's time to leave.

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Talk to the people you are travelling with

If you're travelling with family, this may be a given, but if you want to go with friends, it might be a good idea to discuss it with them as early as possible. Talk it over - and even if you don't decide on the exact time, it's a good idea to have a common understanding of when you plan to go and who is really interested.

Bonus tip!

A big advantage of last-minute holidays is that you can tailor your plans to the type of skiing you like best. Are you looking for a big snow dump or glorious sunshine? A really good tip for your last-minute trip is to check current weather, snow depth and open slopes with us at Stöten to get exactly what you are looking for on your holiday!