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Stöten Magazine

Spend the sports holidays in Stöten

Is it time for a sports holiday? Bring the whole family to Stöten in Sälen for an unforgettable sports holiday with world-class skiing, accommodation and entertainment!

Sportlov is the holiday that falls in the latter part of the winter term for all school-age children - which is why it is also called winter holiday in some places. Which week it falls in depends on where in Sweden you live, but most people have a holiday sometime between weeks 7 and 9. The fact that it varies is very fortunate for us in the Swedish mountains as the pressure is spread over different weeks. If everyone had a sports holiday at the same time, it would quickly become overcrowded on the slopes!

Children in beige ski jackets and blue helmets standing on a groomed piste with snow-covered trees and clear blue sky

Sports holidays in Stöten

Sports holidays are some of the most fun weeks for us at Stöten in Sälen - our resort is then filled with excited families who want to take part in Sälen's best skiing and lots of fun activities both on and off the slopes. Enjoy both fast-paced and relaxing activities for the whole family!

If you're lucky, you can find really generous package deals that include accommodation, lift passes and activities at a discounted price. Keep an eye on our offer page to see current offers!

A person in a turquoise winter jacket pets a happy sled dog with his mouth open and his tongue out, while more people and dogs are blurred in the background in a forest setting.

Sports holidays activities

As well as Sälen's best skiing, Stöten has plenty to offer holidaymakers of all ages. If you're looking for a break from skiing, the possibilities are endless! Take the family on an unforgettable outing with dog team, go on a fast-paced snowmobile safari over snow-capped mountains or challenge your mates on bowling match. Or why not enjoy a full day at Vattufjälls bathhouses with a spa and sauna area where you can treat your ski tired muscles to a lovely massage?

For many, a holiday in the mountains is the highlight of the year - but there's a lot to plan

Vargy - every child's friend!

During the sports holidays, Stöten's own mascot Vargy busy with his club Vargy Club! He organises lots of fun activities for children of all ages - from ski competitions, treasure hunts and birthday parties to biomeys and the kids' own après-ski!

Vargy the mascot in a red waistcoat and blue trousers stands alone on a snowy mountain under a clear blue sky

Four people in colourful ski clothes and helmets standing in front of Stöten Ski Lodge Soltorget under blue sky

Sports holidays in Sweden

Week 7: Gothenburg, Jönköping
Week 8: Malmö, Uppsala, Örebro, Östergötland, Kronoberg, Kalmar
Week 9: Stockholm, Gävle, Dalarna, Värmland, Gotland
Week 10: Sundsvall, Örnsköldsvik, Härnösand, Kramfors, Sollefteå, Luleå

*Note that these details are subject to change, always double check with your school!

Spend an unforgettable sports holiday in Stöten in Sälen!

Three people skiing down a snow-covered slope, jumping with skis and swinging in powder snow

Did you know that...

... Swedish children have had sports holidays since 1940?
... sports holidays were originally called 'coke holidays' and the aim was to reduce the cost of heating in schools?
... in 1950, was the reason for the sports holidays to reduce the spread of infections and diseases that were considered particularly contagious during the sports holiday period?
... sports holidays are between weeks 7 and 12, depending on where you live in Sweden?
... most people - more than a third of the Swedish population - have a sports holiday in week 8?

Tips for the sports holidays

Going on a sports holiday to the mountains is for many the highlight of the year - but there is a lot to plan before departure. Here are our top tips for a successful sports holiday;

Get off to an early start. If you are travelling by car to the mountains, we recommend that you get on the road as early as possible. This will hopefully avoid the worst traffic jams that usually occur during the sports holidays and you will arrive at the ski resort in good time. Maybe you'll even have time for a bit of skiing on the day of arrival?
Plan your trip in advance. The more you plan your journey, the smoother it will go. Before you set off, plan where you will stop for lunch, coffee and toilet breaks.
Pre-book activities. It's no secret that the sports holidays are almost always fully booked, so to make sure you don't miss out, you should book things in advance. Activities, restaurant visits and excursions are best booked in advance to avoid overcrowding.
Plan the food. Decide in advance whether to have lunch on the slopes or at home in the chalet. Most accommodation in Stöten has access to a kitchen so it can be a good idea to eat some meals at home to save money. All accommodation in Stöten is close to the ski system so it's no problem to take your lunch break at home in your chalet and then head back out on the slopes afterwards.
Book departure cleaning. Staying at Stöten's Best Western hotel includes final cleaning, but if you're staying in a cottage or apartment in Stöten, there's almost always the option to buy extra cleaning. Make the most of your holiday and skip the cleaning bit so you can spend that time skiing or doing other fun activities instead!