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Travelling by public transport to the Swedish mountains
Many Danes choose to spend their winter holidays in Swedish ski resorts. But long car journeys with children can be very tiring and energy-consuming, so why not try travelling by public transport instead? Save time and money by travelling by bus, train or plane to the Swedish mountains.
Enjoy great skiing, try fast-paced activities and create memories for life
Long car journeys with queues and complaining children are something most people want to avoid, especially on holiday. That's why it's a good idea to travel by public transport to Swedish ski resorts when it's time for winter holidays! To the popular ski resort Sälen in Dalarna, there are several alternative means of transport for those who want to shorten their journey and save both time and money.
Save time travelling - fly to Sälen quickly and easily
If you want to save time during your holiday and spend as much time as possible at the ski resort, flying is the obvious choice. From Denmark, SAS offers direct flights from Copenhagen, Aarhus and Aalborg during the winter season and the journey time is always under 10 hours. What's more, from Sälen airport it's just an 18-minute bus journey to the award-winning Stöten ski resort in Sälen. It couldn't be quicker or more convenient! Find out more about flying to Sälen and book flights here.
Take the bus or train to Sälen and make your journey an experience
Taking the bus or train to Swedish ski resorts obviously takes longer than flying, but the advantage of this cheaper travel option is that you can enjoy the journey itself. Pack a packed lunch, entertainment and games to make your trip an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy watching the beautiful scenery pass by the window while spending quality time together. Why not pack a really good book or a tablet so you can watch films along the way?
Find out more and book direct bus services to Sälen here. Save time and money by taking the bus, train or plane to the Swedish mountains!
When you arrive in Sälen, your holiday awaits!
Whichever mode of transport you choose for the Swedish ski resort of Sälen, we can promise you a fantastic ski holiday once you arrive. Here you can enjoy great skiing, try out fast-paced activities and create memories for life.
Welcome to Stöten in Sälen - we hope to see you on the slopes!
Why choose Stöten in Sälen?
- Stöten has been named Sweden's best ski resort several times by Freeride. We have also been awarded Sweden's best children's ski resort, Sweden's best park and Sweden's best piste for our pride - the long, black piste Älvan.
- Here you will find skiing for everyone - whether you are an experienced ski fan who loves challenging descents and black runs or a beginner who prefers easy, short and flat runs.
- All accommodation i Stöten i Sälen are within walking distance of the ski slopes, so you won't need a car during your stay - everything you need in terms of skiing, restaurants, entertainment, activities and much more is always close at hand.
Stöten has been named Sweden's best ski resort several times
- Here you will find Vargy - every child's best friend - organising daily activities for Stöten's youngest guests. Vargy Club offers après-ski, competitions and cinema snacks, just some of the fun things Vargy does!
- Stötens ski school is made up of dedicated and competent ski instructors who help everyone from beginners who want to take their very first turns to professionals who want to hone their skiing technique.
- Stöten Snowpark has been voted Sweden's best park and here you will find everything from small jumps and boxes for our youngest guests to large, advanced jumps and rails for the experienced park riders.
Approximate journey times to the Swedish ski resort Sälen
From Copenhagen
- Flight: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Bus/train: 14 hours and 5 minutes
- Car: 9 hours and 20 minutes
From Aarhus
- Flight: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Bus/train: 16 hours and 50 minutes
- Car: 10 hours and 10 minutes
From Aalborg
- Flight: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Bus/train: 17 hours and 15 minutes (including ferry journey)
- Car: 9 hours (including ferry journey)
From Malmö (in Sweden)
- Flight: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Bus/train: 12 hours and 50 minutes
- Car: 8 hours and 50 minutes
From Lund (in Sweden)
- Flights: -
- Bus/train: 12 hours and 20 minutes
- Car: 8 hours and 40 minutes
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