Best Restaurants in Lindvallen
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The best restaurants in Lindvallen
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22 restaurants
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Restaurant4.3★989 reviews
Gustav Grill & Bar
Cosy, beer-forward grill and bar at the base of Gustavbacken in Lindvallen, Sälen, serving scratch-cooked Swedish comfort food, burgers and a changing à la carte plus beers from its own brewery and a strong gin selection in a lively mountain setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.5★856 reviews
Lammet & Grisen
Lammet & Grisen in Lindvallen, Sälen, is a long-running, upmarket steakhouse-style restaurant celebrated for carved-to-order fillets of lamb, pork and beef, generous side-buffet tables and an extensive wine cellar. Set close to the slopes, it pairs hearty Scandinavian flavours with a cosy, lodge-like interior and options for vegetarian and vegan versions of its concept.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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Restaurant4.4★507 reviews
Ylvas Våffelstuga
A cosy alpine waffle hut in Sälen’s Gustavbacken, Ylvas Våffelstuga serves hot, freshly made waffles, comforting soups and grilled sausages in a rustic timber setting with a wood-burning stove. Popular after a morning on the slopes and for families seeking a sweet or savoury pit stop, the cabin-style cafe offers a warm, intimate atmosphere in winter and a relaxed refuge during quieter seasons.
Tue–Sat 11:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
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Hamburger3.5★754 reviews
McDonald's
A seasonal McDonald’s outlet set at Lindvallen in Sälen, serving the familiar menu of burgers, fries, McCafé coffee and seasonal treats to skiers and visitors in Sweden’s popular winter resort area. Located beside the slopes on Lindvallenvägen, this outlet blends fast-food convenience with a mountain-resort atmosphere and often adapts hours to the ski season and local demand.
Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
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Restaurant3.3★825 reviews
Burger King
This Burger King outpost in the heart of Sälen ski resort delivers classic flame-grilled burgers, crispy fries, and shakes amid a bustling mountain setting. Perfect for quick refueling after skiing or hiking, it offers reliable fast food with a familiar global menu tailored to hungry adventurers. Open daily from 10am to 9pm, it's a convenient stop in this popular winter destination.
Daily 10:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1 hr
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Restaurant3.9★612 reviews
Lindvallen Restauranger AB
Lindvallen Wärdshus (operated by Lindvallen Restauranger AB) is a large, lively mountain tavern and dining complex located at Gustavtorget in Lindvallen, Sälen. Combining rustically styled dining rooms, a rôtisserie specialising in whole-roast chicken, and a busy après-ski programme, it serves as a social hub for skiers by day and a live-music venue by evening. The venue suits families, groups and anyone seeking hearty Nordic comfort food in a spirited alpine setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
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Restaurant3.9★533 reviews
Restaurang Snögubben
Perched atop Gustavbacken in Sälen's Lindvallen ski area, Topprestaurang Snögubben offers à la carte lunches, hearty soups, burgers, steaks, and fondue evenings with panoramic mountain views. Recently renovated, it serves daily fika with waffles and coffee, plus special après-ski and family-friendly experiences accessible by piste basher.
Daily 11:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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Tapas4.1★405 reviews
Pinchos Sälen
Pinchos Sälen is the local outpost of Sweden’s app-driven tapas chain, housed on Sälfjällstorget in the heart of Sälen. Expect bright, quirky décor, a menu of small international plates and colourful cocktails served in a lively, family-friendly setting ideal for post-ski dinners and relaxed evenings with friends.
Tue–Sat 16:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.2★333 reviews
Sälenstugan Original #sälensmysigastekrog
Nestled in the heart of Jonasbacken ski slope at Sälfjällstorget in Lindvallen, Sälenstugan Original is a cozy timber cabin restaurant blending Swedish and Austrian alpine traditions. Famous for hearty lunches like schnitzels and gulasch, lively afterski with live music, and intimate dinners by the fireplace, it captures the essence of Sälen's mountain hospitality. Skis off at the door, warmth inside awaits in this historic spot where alpine skiing began in 1946.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Restaurant4.3★202 reviews
Viktors
Viktors in Sälen blends a cozy restaurant, lively cocktail bar, boutique hotel, and pizza takeout in the heart of Lindvallen ski area. Inspired by English libraries, it offers Swedish and international flavors, craft cocktails, and ski-in comfort just 50 meters from the lifts. Perfect après-ski spot with elegant à la carte dining, family-friendly rooms, and vibrant nightlife.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
Majkens Sylta
Majkens Sylta is a cozy neighborhood bistro in Sälen's Experiumtorget, blending hearty Swedish comfort food with après-ski vibes. Serving gourmet meat and potato gratin alongside pizzas, pastas, and Asian dishes, it caters to daytime skiers with breakfast, lunch, and fika, then transforms into an à la carte spot by evening during the winter season.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Fågelboet
Fågelboet is a small, timber‑lined restaurant and mountain lodge on Fjällvägen in Sälen, known for daytime waffles and hearty lunches and evening fondue in a fireside, ‘home‑from‑home’ atmosphere. Housed in a rustic building at Sälfjällstorget it doubles as a cabin rental and intimate hotel base close to slopes, with a compact bar and seasonal menus that lean on local ingredients.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Harrys
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Sälfjällstorget, Harrys Sälen offers a lively fusion of American cuisine, craft cocktails, and après-ski energy in Sweden's premier ski destination. This moderate-priced restaurant and bar serves hearty burgers, steaks, and bar classics amid a bustling mountain atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes. Open evenings with extended hours on weekends, it draws locals and visitors to its central spot surrounded by shops, an ice rink, and cozy fire pits. Enjoy indoor comfort with a bar vibe that transitions seamlessly into late-night revelry during peak winter season.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Social Kitchen Sälen
Nestled at the edge of the ski slopes in Lindvallen, Sälen, Social Kitchen Sälen offered a unique fusion of street food and fine dining with a focus on house-smoked meats. Perfectly positioned near Gustavbacken and the snowpark, it provided skiers and visitors with hearty, flavorful meals amid the snowy mountains. Though the restaurant has permanently closed, its legacy endures through private chef bookings for cabins, events, and weddings, bringing the same culinary passion to your doorstep.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Majkens Take Away
A compact pizza-focused takeaway in the heart of Sälen’s Experiumtorget, Majkens Take Away serves hot pizzas and casual comfort food from midday to early evening in a ski-resort setting. Practical for quick meals between activities, the counter-service spot offers familiar flavors, a small grab-and-go rhythm and easy opening hours every day of the week.
Daily 11:00–20:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Restaurang Winter
Restaurang Winter at Hotel Bügelhof in Sälen offers a cozy alpine-fjäll fusion atmosphere with classic dishes crafted from premium ingredients. Signature Wiener schnitzel headlines a menu of hearty favorites like burgers, ren biff Rydberg, and pizzas. Open daily 17:30-22:00, paired with the adjacent Winter Loungebar for extended evenings. Rustic charm meets mountain hospitality in this ski resort gem.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Matsalen:
Nestled at Sälfjällstorget in Sälen's Lindvallen, Matsalen Kök & Bar fuses sustainable Swedish cuisine with Asian influences. Enjoy sharing plates of asian-fusion dishes for lunch and dinner, crêpes, galettes, grilled meats, and seasonal specials in a cozy mountain setting. Family-friendly with a playroom nearby, it emphasizes local, high-quality ingredients and relaxed social dining.
Tue–Sat 12:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
Bon Bistro Bar
Bon Bistro Bar in Sälsätern's Experium offers a welcoming spot for Western cuisine, featuring Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, burgers, meat, fish, and vegetarian options alongside a varied bar selection. Open daily from 11:00 to 23:00 during the winter season, it provides takeaway and suits all appetites in a cozy setting amid Sälen's ski resort vibe.
Daily 17:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Korv & Bread Scan Svansjön
Nestled at Svansjön 1 in Sälen's snowy embrace, Korv & Bread Scan Svansjön offers quick, hearty fare for skiers and families. Specializing in Scan's premium sausages and burgers, this cozy mountain hut serves up satisfying meals amid the ski slopes from 10am to 3pm daily. Perfect pit stop for warming up with hot dogs, falukorv, and simple comforts after a day on the pistes.
Daily 10:00–15:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Sigillo
Sigillo brings authentic Italian flavors to the snowy mountains of Sälen at Experium. This family-friendly spot serves daily lunch buffets with wood-fired pizzas, creamy pastas, hearty pan steaks, and a well-stocked salad bar. Nestled in SkiStar's Experium complex, it offers a cozy retreat for skiers and families seeking affordable, comforting meals amid the fjäll adventure. Open daily from 11:30 to 14:30, it's a reliable refueling station with friendly service and seasonal specials like Christmas buffets.
Daily 11:30–14:30Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Bodegan
Nestled in the heart of Sälen's Gustavbacken ski area, Bodegan offers a vibrant Spanish-inspired escape with afterski vibes, sangria, pizzas, and snacks. This lively spot in Lindvallen Restauranger's lineup features a charming backyard bar, trubadur music Thursday to Saturday, and welcomes all ages with guardians. Perfect for post-ski unwinding amid mountain scenery.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Restaurang Elgen
Restaurang Elgen at Olarsgården Hotell in Sälen offers genuine Swedish mountain cuisine using local ingredients like elk from Östfjället, Arctic char, reindeer, and lingonberries from Sälenfjällen. Enjoy classics such as viltpannbiffar, fjälltoast invented in 1990, raggmunk, and seasonal specials in a cozy rustic setting with indoor dining rooms and summer outdoor terrace. Open daily for breakfast, lunch buffet, waffles, raggmunk, and à la carte dinner.
Mon–Sat 11:30–21:00 · Sun 11:30–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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