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Stöten Magazine

Weekend in the mountains

Are the weeks starting to feel long, boring and grey? Then it's time to book a weekend in Sälen! Luxuriate in everyday life and enjoy world-class accommodation, skiing, food and entertainment in Stöten in Sälen.

Book a weekend in Stöten and you can enjoy maximum holiday fun with Sälen's best skiing, first-class accommodation, delicious food and a vibrant entertainment scene for both children and adults. Choose between a three-day weekend trip - Friday to Sunday - or a long weekend where you arrive on Thursday and stay until Sunday. The choice is yours!

Enjoy the maximum holiday feeling during a weekend in Sälen!

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The skiing

In Stöten there is skiing for all ages and abilities. Beginners have a variety of flat slopes to choose from, while there are also really steep and challenging runs for the more experienced skier. When the weather permits, Stöten also offers great off-piste skiing! Enjoy long runs such as the Grandmother's Torrent, which is Sälen's longest run at 3060 metres. The black piste Älvan has been awarded Sweden's best piste several times by Freeride readers and the concept Stöten Adventure is a challenge that is appreciated by young and old alike. In short, with its 49 pistes, Stöten has something for everyone!

Lodging

Not only does Stöten offer great skiing, we also have a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. You can choose from grand luxury chalets and all-inclusive hotels to simple self-catering apartments. Accommodation that usually suits our weekend guests perfectly is, for example, Ranchen and Fjällbyn, which have roughly the same price level for their cottages. Stöten Ranch offers comfortable single cabins with up to eight beds while Fjällbyn has couples' cabins with up to six beds per cabin - perfect for two parties who want to stay close together but in separate accommodation. Keep an eye out on our offer page so you don't miss out on some great deals on weekend accommodation!

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Activities

The possibilities are endless for those looking for an eventful holiday experience

At Stöten and Sälen the fun doesn't stop just because the lifts have closed for the day - there are plenty of activities for both young and old! Relax after a day of skiing in Vattufjäll's spa and sauna area, enjoy a fast-paced snowmobile safari or why not challenge the family to a bowling match? The possibilities are endless for those who are looking for an eventful holiday experience!

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Stöten in brief

  • Stöten has been voted for several years in a row as Sweden's best ski resort of Freerides readers
  • There are 50 slopes with different levels of difficulty
  • There are 45 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 3 km of which are lit
  • Stöten is home to Sälen's longest descent - Morsmor's 3060 metre plunge
  • Pisten Älvan has previously been voted Sweden's best piste
  • Stöten has been awarded Sweden's best ski resort for families with children

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