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Stöten Magazine

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Child & Family

5 fun co-operation exercises for kids

Throughout our lives, we have to co-operate with other people. It is therefore important to teach your children how to do this early on. And with these five fun co-operation exercises, it's both easy and fun!

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Child & Family

Things to do with children in winter

We've already shared some fun indoor activities for kids. Now, we thought we'd continue along the same lines and share a range of fun winter activities for you and your kids to enjoy when the temperature outside drops and the snow falls!

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Child & Family

Things to do this summer with children

Summer is really for spending time with the kids. Enjoy the never-ending bright days and fill your summer holidays with activities for the whole family! In this article, we share summer tips that are suitable for all families with children.

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Child & Family

Fun things to do with the family

Are you wondering what to do with your family? Here at Stöten in Sälen, there are plenty of exciting activities for children, young adults and older people. In other words, lots of fun things to do with the family! Here are our top tips for fun activities you can do together - as a family!

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Child & Family

7 fun indoor games

There may be days when you just want to stay in the chalet. Maybe it's because of bad weather, maybe it's because your muscles are tired of skiing, or maybe you just want to enjoy a day together in the cabin? Then it's perfect to have a bunch of fun games in stock! In this article, we share 7 fun games that are suitable for both adults and children.

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Child & Family

10 fun children's games for young and old

Children always have energy left over for fun and games - even if they've spent hours on the slopes. In the unlikely event that their vivid imaginations run dry, but there's still some energy left in their legs, we'd like to recommend 10 fun children's games, for young and old alike!

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Child & Family

Fun activities for a weekend in Stöten

Not only do we offer marvellous views of a magical mountain landscape with Swedish and Norwegian mountains. When you visit us in Stöten in Sälen, you can choose from a range of fun activities to suit both young and old. And of course, we also have Sälen's best skiing!

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Child & Family

Fun indoor activities for children

The vast majority of people who visit Stöten in Sälen do so because of our phenomenal skiing, but the fact is that we offer so much more than skiing. In Stöten, the fun doesn't stop just because the lifts have closed for the day. Here you can read about all the fun we have to offer indoors - perfect for kids with ski fatigue or when the weather isn't at its best.

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Child & Family

Five tips for a successful family holiday

Spending time with your family in the mountains is one of the best things you can do, whatever the season. Being able to spend time with loved ones in the mountains does wonders for your mood - but it can also be stressful if the conditions aren't right. Here we share our top five tips to help you have the best possible mountain holiday with your family.

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Child & Family

Autumn games for children

Colourful leaves, big puddles and time for lots of outdoor fun. Autumn can simply be the best season for children's play! All it takes is a little imagination and the right clothes. So in this article, we're sharing our top tips for fun autumn games for kids!

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Child & Family

Cross-country skiing with your child

We've already told you how best to introduce your child to slalom skiing, as well as tips on exercises to teach your children to ski. Now we thought we'd continue along the same lines and share five things to consider when cross-country skiing with children!

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Child & Family

Length of snowboard for children

We have previously shared tips and advice that will come in handy when teaching your child to snowboard. Now we thought we'd continue along the same lines and tell you more about how to choose a suitable length for your child's snowboard.

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Child & Family

Junior Weeks

During our Junior Weeks, it's free to be a child. Food, ski hire, ski school and much more are included for one child up to the age of six per paying adult. In addition, Vargy organises extra fun activities for our families with children during these weeks.

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Child & Family

How to build an obstacle course in the snow

When the snow finally falls to the ground and forms a white sparkling blanket, it's time to challenge each other to some fun winter games. And what better way than to build an obstacle course in the snow? In this article, we share our top tips on how to build a snow obstacle course that the whole family can enjoy!

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Child & Family

Build your own obstacle course

Both summer and winter in the mountains offer wonderful outdoor activities for young and old alike. One fun activity that the whole family can enjoy is building their own obstacle course. So we thought we'd share some tips on how you can easily build an outdoor obstacle course!

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Child & Family

Happy children on the slopes

What do you do when one child has collapsed on the slope and refuses to go another metre? And the other is freezing and needs to pee NOW? 1TP1Professional and mum of young children Linn has the answer: You prepare yourself so that you don't end up there in the first place. Sometimes easier said than done, but with a little planning and preparation, you can avoid the most common traps. Here are Linn's top tips!

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Child & Family

The guide to a successful family holiday

At Stöten i Sälen, we know what it takes to create an unforgettable family holiday that neither young nor old will soon forget. Above all, we also know how important it is for children to enjoy themselves and have fun - because as all parents know, happy children are almost always synonymous with happy parents!

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Child & Family

Family activities

As winter approaches, Stöten's ski resort starts to fill up with excited families looking to enjoy an eventful time together. Not only can we offer Sälen's best skiing and cosy accommodation options, but we also promise plenty of family activities to remember!

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Child & Family

Three simple games for children

What do you do after a long day on the slopes, when the kids are no longer content with a sedentary evening at home on the sofa? You inspire some great play, of course. There are lots of fun games that suit both small and big children!

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Child & Family

A child-friendly destination

Holidays with the whole family are wonderful - but it's important that the destination is child-friendly! All parents of young children know that happy children equal happy parents and that is the prerequisite for a really successful holiday!

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Child & Family

7 tips on activities in the forest for children

A visit to Stöten can mean so much more than great skiing. For example, have you thought about all the exciting and fun things you can do in the forest? In this article, we'll tell you about year-round activities that are perfect to do in the forest and suitable for children of all ages!

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Child & Family

Fun activities for pre-school children

At Stöten, we have lots of fun activities for children of all ages. But we realise that you might want to pass the time until the next time you see us. That's why we're sharing some suggestions for fun activities you can do at home!

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Child & Family

Top family tips for a successful skiing holiday

Here are the Bäckström family's top tips for a successful skiing holiday.

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Stöten

Here is the best route to Sälen

Ski holidays and traffic jams are simply not two words that go together. But to avoid traffic jams during your car journey to the popular ski resort of Sälen in Dalarna, there are alternative routes that significantly minimise the risk of traffic jams. Read more about the best route to Stöten in Sälen here.