Stöten Magazine
This is Sälen
Sälen - this amazing gem in northern Dalarna. There are many reasons why Sälen is the popular destination it is today. Here you can read more about why Sälen is so loved by its visitors!
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Read Stöten magazine digitally on the web. Find inspiration and tips before and during your stay in Stöten. Read about Sälen's best skiing and feel the skiing abstinence kick in!
Celebrate Christmas in the mountains
Give yourself and your family a real dream Christmas - celebrate Christmas in the mountains! Combine winter activities with a cosy Christmas celebration in a snow-white mountain world that leaves no one untouched. Make Christmas unforgettable and celebrate Christmas in Stöten!
Here Stöten staff train on lift evacuation
Every now and then the lift stops. Someone may have dropped a ski, the lift staff may have received an error message from the lift, or someone may have fallen while getting off. Usually the lift will be up and running again in no time, but staff must be prepared for the worst. If the lift stops for too long, passengers will need to be evacuated - and that's a task the evacuation team is always ready to tackle!
Dog team driver Peter runs Peakpoints in Stöten
It started with a husky and a dream of a life closer to nature. Today, Peter Karlsson runs one of Sweden's most popular dog sledding operations with 50 dogs - and every winter he lets guests in Stöten feel the same sense of freedom that makes him never want to get off the sled himself.
The explanation of the strange concept of ski school
Perhaps the children have come home from ski school and happily told us that they made pizzas at ski school? Or that they finally learnt to ride their skis like French fries? It may sound strange, but it actually has a very good explanation. Here, Ella, the ski instructor, explains what the dishes have to do with skiing.
Start your ski day in the best way
A full day on the slopes is the best thing in the world, but it also requires your body to be well energised to cope. So start your day with a really good and nutritious breakfast. Here we share our favourite recipes for a great skier's breakfast!
New 6-chair lift at Skidtorget
A full day on the slopes is the best thing in the world, but it also requires your body to be well energised to cope. So start your day with a really good and nutritious breakfast. Here we share our favourite recipes for a great skier's breakfast!
The hidden gems that make Stöten work
They're a bit of Stöten's underdogs, not really noticeable in their black work clothes and anonymous demeanour. But behind the scenes they're the heroes who make sure the lifts are running smoothly, the snow is in the right place and guests arrive safely on the mountain every day. Now it's time for them to step into the spotlight, because without them, Stöten simply wouldn't work: the mechanics.
Freeride Academy - the highlight of the sports holidays
Weeks 7-9 are as usual full of action and lots of fun to do in Stöten, but the big highlight of the sports holiday must still be the Freeride Academy. Here, young people get the chance to try out freeriding, a form of skiing that in recent years has become immensely popular among skiers of all ages.
The ski instructors who choose Manchester morning over sleeping in
A ”clinic” is what ski schools call their internal training sessions for staff. It is an opportunity for the ski instructors to develop, both pedagogically and technically, and each session usually has a specific theme. Join us behind the scenes as the ski instructors themselves are taught!
April April! First in Sweden - Stöten offers ski lessons in ski ballet
April Fool's joke: This year, Stöten in Sälen celebrates 50 years as a ski centre. As a tribute to the 70s, when it all started, Stöten's ski school is now making a major new investment. Ski lessons in the classic freestyle discipline of ski ballet are now on offer.
Guide: How to use your wellness allowance on skiing in Stöten
Did you know that you can use your wellness allowance for skiing in Stöten? Since 2018, the Swedish Tax Agency recognises alpine skiing and ski school as tax-free wellness benefits, opening the way for more people to discover the joys of skiing while improving their health! Here we explain what applies and how you can use your wellness allowance on skiing in Stöten!
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.
Spring winter - experience the fifth season
The days are getting longer, the temperature milder, and the sun's rays are warming while the snow lies cold on the mountain. In the transition period between winter and spring, magic happens in the Swedish mountains - the fifth season of the year, spring-winter, is here.
Sweden's best ski resort for families with children 2024
2024 - Once again, the readers of Freeride, together with a select jury, have chosen Sweden's absolute favourites. Unsurprisingly, Stöten i Sälen took home several medals, including first place for both "Sweden's best ski resort for children" and "Sweden's best piste".
Snow depth in Sälen
Curious about the snow depth in Sälen right now? With us at Stöten in Sälen, you can keep an eye on snow depth as well as weather and wind in real time!
Holidays in Sweden
Holidays are often associated with long trips abroad to warmer climes. But you don't actually have to leave our oblong country to enjoy a wonderful holiday. There are many advantages to a holiday in Sweden - not least if you have children!
Flights to Sälen
Since December 2019, you can get to the ski slopes as the crow flies, thanks to Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SRC). Both Swedish and international guests can now fly to Sälen with direct flights from Stockholm Bromma, Malmö Sturup, Copenhagen in Denmark and London in England.
Hotels in Sälen
Thinking of booking a hotel for your ski holiday in Sälen? Stöten is home to both the luxurious Stöten Ski Hotel and the self-catering Stöten Mitt apartment hotel - both with the slopes on their doorstep. Experience the convenience of staying in a hotel!
Book a package holiday to the mountains
Planning a mountain holiday can sometimes feel stressful when you're in the middle of everyday stress. There's accommodation to be booked, skis to be hired and lift passes to be arranged. Just to name a few of the things that need to be planned. If you want to avoid all this, you can book a package holiday to the mountains!
Short week in Sälen
Not everyone has the opportunity to visit us for a whole week due to various reasons - but then a short week is perfect! Not only can you enjoy several days of phenomenal skiing, you can also save money!
Rent a holiday cabin in Sälen - the complete guide
Thinking of renting a holiday cottage in popular Sälen? Then you've come to the right place. In this article, we will share our top tips for those who are planning to rent a holiday home in Sälen!
Dog sledding in Sälen
Experience a grand adventure in Stöten! Few experiences bring you closer to nature and the stunning views of the winter landscape than dog sledding. Crawl down among the reindeer in the sled and feel the power as the dogs pull the sled and set off through snowy forest landscapes, past bogs and further out into the wilderness.
Hotels for children in Stöten
Isn't it great to treat the whole family to a ski holiday in a hotel where you can just hang out and have fun together? But to have a truly successful family holiday, it's important that you have all the right conditions - and a child-friendly hotel. Because as all parents of young children know, happy children equal happy parents!
Swedish mountains - all year round
The Swedish mountains are a part of Swedish nature with fantastic nature experiences that just have to be experienced, Vast views, mountain peaks and wildlife - sun and warmth in the summer and soft, white snow during the winter months. If you haven't already visited, you are in for a fantastic experience.
Stöten in Sälen - an adventure in Sweden
Many people dream of experiencing a real adventure - in Stöten and Sälen it can come true! Here you are guaranteed to experience a real mountain adventure that you will never forget. And best of all... you don't have to leave Sweden!