Best Attractions Near Rotensugnet (Stöten)
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Tourist attraction4.8★1,906 reviews
Fulufjället National Park
Fulufjället National Park in northwestern Dalarna, Sweden, spans a rugged mountain plateau straddling the Norwegian border. Home to Njupeskär, one of Sweden's highest waterfalls, the world's oldest tree Old Tjikko at 9,550 years old, and diverse landscapes from ancient forests to blockfields, it offers serene hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and a sense of untouched wilderness. The naturum visitor centre at the main entrance provides exhibits, trail advice, and seasonal activities amid this protected natural gem.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1.5–6 hrs
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Campground4.2★1,972 reviews
First Camp Orsa - Dalarna
First Camp Orsa - Dalarna is a sprawling family-oriented campground nestled along the shores of Lake Orsa in Dalarna, Sweden. Known as the 'Riviera of Dalarna,' it offers over 600 pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, plus cozy cabins amid pine forests and beachfront spots. Guests enjoy a heated pool with pirate ship and waterslide, adventure golf, sauna, restaurant, bar, and a vibrant summer activity program including kids' club. Free WiFi and parking enhance the lakeside retreat, perfect for nature lovers and families seeking adventure by the water and mountains.
Price level $Time to spend 2–24 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.2★1,926 reviews
SkiStar Lodge Experium
SkiStar Lodge Experium in Sälen, Sweden, is a vibrant all-in-one resort hub featuring an adventure water park, spa, bowling alley, restaurants, bars, and shops. Centrally located in Lindvallen, it offers year-round fun with indoor surfing on a FlowRider, family-friendly pools, and relaxation areas amid the stunning mountain scenery. Perfect for winter skiers seeking post-slope thrills or summer adventurers enjoying aquatic escapades.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.4★1,834 reviews
Orsa Grönklitt
Orsa Grönklitt in Dalarna, Sweden, is a year-round adventure destination featuring 24 alpine ski slopes, 130 km of cross-country trails, summer hiking and zip lines, and stunning views over Lake Orsa from its 561-meter peak. Family-focused with cabins, hostel, mini-golf, and winter safaris like dog-sledding, it offers slopes from green to black and activities for all ages in a forested mountain setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 2.5–6 hrs
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Ski resort4.6★1,561 reviews
Kläppen Ski Resort
Kläppen is a compact, family-friendly ski resort in Transtrand, Sweden, known for its sheltered slopes, ski-in/ski-out lodging and approachable winter terrain for beginners and intermediates. The resort combines a lively village square with childcare, rental services and varied accommodation — chalets, apartments and a slope-side hotel — making it a convenient base for multi-day ski stays and summer mountain activities.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
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Ski resort4.4★1,523 reviews
Lindvallen
Lindvallen is Sälen’s largest, family-oriented ski area and village, built around four service squares and an activity hub offering ski-in/ski-out lodging, children’s slopes, snow parks and a year-round Experium complex with pools and wellness facilities. Gentle green and blue runs dominate, with connected lifts to Högfjället and links across the wider Sälen lift-pass area, making Lindvallen a practical base for families and mixed-ability groups seeking convenience and a full-service mountain holiday.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–7 hrs
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Hotel4.1★1,134 reviews
Sälens Högfjällshotell
Sälens Högfjällshotell, locally known as Högis, is a long-established mountain resort at Högfjället in Sälen offering ski-in/ski-out access, multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, cinema and conference facilities set against classic Swedish fjäll scenery. Rooms range from cozy lodge-style doubles to suites and family combi-rooms; the hotel blends historic charm with lively après-ski and year-round activity programming.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
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Grocery store4.3★669 reviews
ICA Supermarket Lindvallen
A full-service ICA supermarket in Lindvallens Handelsområde, Sälen, offering groceries, deli items and daily essentials with long opening hours year-round. It sits at the commercial heart of the Lindvallen ski village and serves both locals and visitors with a broad selection adapted to a mountain-resort rhythm, including ready meals, fresh produce and postal/parcel services.
Daily 7:00–22:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
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Restaurant4.4★636 reviews
Gammelgården Hotell & Restaurang
Gammelgården is a characterful mountain hotel and restaurant in Sälen housed in timber buildings with roots in the 1600s, known for cozy communal rooms, a wild‑focused kitchen and a waffle hut. It blends rustic lodge atmosphere with modern comforts such as sauna, free Wi‑Fi and hearty breakfast, making it a year‑round base for skiing, hiking and fjäll dining.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–48 hrs
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Ski resort4.3★585 reviews
STÖTEN I SÄLEN AB
Stöten in Sälen is a high-altitude ski resort perched on Granfjällsstöten, offering Sweden’s steepest vertical drops alongside long, varied pistes suitable for families and experienced skiers alike. The compact resort combines lively on-mountain facilities, children’s activity zones and evening entertainment with a setting of wide mountain views and spruce-fringed slopes — a complete alpine village experience in Dalarna’s winter landscape.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 hrs
Fågelsjö Gammelgård
Fågelsjö Gammelgård (Bortom Åa) is a preserved 19th-century Hälsingland farmstead and living museum set in a small mountain village in Orsa Finnmark, Sweden. The site combines painted farm interiors, traditional outbuildings and a seasonal café and shop, giving a vivid sense of rural life, craft and vernacular architecture framed by conifer forest and quiet lanes.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Sälen Gallerian
Sälen Gallerian is the compact shopping centre at the heart of Sälens By, offering everyday services and small speciality shops beneath a cosy, timber-and-glass façade. Inside find an anchor pharmacy, Systembolaget outlet, cafés, local craft and gift shops, a glashytta (glass studio) and basic health services — a practical hub for locals and visitors in the Sálen ski region.
Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat 8:00–14:00Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Storstupet
Storstupet is a dramatic canyon cut by the Ämån river just north of Orsa, notable for steep red-sandstone walls, visible remnants of old log-floating works and the narrow Inlandsbanan railway bridge that spans the gorge about 34 metres above the water. Numerous viewpoints on the rim and a rugged, steep descent create vivid panoramas and a raw, elemental riverside atmosphere that rewards careful exploration.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Stöten Mitt nedre
Stöten Mitt (Mitt i Stöten) is a self-catering apartment hotel located at the heart of the Stöten ski area in Sälen, Sweden, offering ski-in/ski-out access, compact family-friendly apartments with balconies and drying cabinets, communal sauna and ski storage, and immediate proximity to slopes, rental shops and a small square of cafés and services. It suits families and groups seeking independent, slope-centred accommodation in a lively mountain village.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–168 hrs
Olarsgården
A timber‑walled, family‑run ski lodge in central Lindvallen, Olarsgården blends vintage character with modern comforts across 21 individually styled rooms, an atmospheric lobby bar and the on‑site Scandinavian restaurant Elgen. Steps from Sälfjällstorget and within easy walking range of Lindvallen’s slopes, the hotel offers sauna, ski storage and a garden terrace that makes it a restful base after days on the mountain.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Pulsen Café & Panino Östra Tandådalen
A compact mountain café and lunch spot located at Östra Tandådalen, Pulsen Café & Panino serves hot drinks, freshly baked pizza, panini and street‑food–style lunches in a cozy ski‑resort setting from mid‑morning to mid‑afternoon. The atmosphere is informal and family friendly, with a small sunny terrace in good weather and speedy counter service for skiers and day visitors.
Daily 10:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Hamra National Park
Hamra National Park is a compact, atmospheric swathe of ancient boreal forest, wetlands and winding streams in central Sweden, protected since 1909 and extended in 2011 to include expansive mires and old-growth spruce where lichens, polypores and veteran trees host a rich web of life. Wooden boardwalks, observation towers and quiet viewpoints let you explore varied loops from short accessible bog walks to longer trails that push into primeval forest and panoramic marshland.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Lomkällan Särna skogsmuseum
Lomkällan is an open-air forest and defence museum near Särna, Sweden, preserving local forestry life, wartime heritage and rural buildings across a 75-hectare site. The collection includes authentic timber buildings, vintage logging tools, a reconstructed World War II fortification and an on-site café that serves homemade fare, all set among pine and birch glades that illustrate Dalarna’s working landscape.
Daily 11:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Gustavbacken
Gustavbacken stands as Sweden's most skied slope in the heart of Lindvallen, Sälen, welcoming families and beginners with its gentle terrain amid pine forests. This iconic run offers easy cruising, night skiing, and access to expansive ski areas, blending winter adventure with scenic mountain beauty in Dalarna's highlands.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Coop
Coop Sälen is the local supermarket serving Sälen village and surrounding ski resorts, located on Sälenvägen 15. Open long hours most days, it offers a broad grocery selection—including fresh produce, local and organic items, chilled and frozen foods, snacks, household basics and a small deli section—aimed at visitors stocking cabins and travellers topping up supplies. Practical for last-minute essentials during ski season and year-round stays.
Mon–Sat 7:00–21:00 · Sun 10:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Circle K
A full-service Circle K station in Lindvallen/Sälen offering fuel pumps, a convenience shop, car-wash bays and quick hot-food options, set beside Fjällvägen close to resort amenities. Open long hours daily, it’s a practical pit stop for drivers, skiers and families needing fuel, snacks, a warm drink or a fast takeaway in a busy mountain-centre setting.
Mon–Fri 7:00–21:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 5–30 min
Olnispagården
Olnispagården is Sälen’s local heritage farm and cultural meeting place, a cluster of traditional farm buildings hosting a seasonal café, exhibitions of regional crafts and textiles, and community events such as midsummer and seasonal markets. Set in a quiet rural clearing near Sälen village, it blends preserved interiors, demonstration baking and rotating cultural programmes that celebrate Dalarna’s rural traditions.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Hemfjällsstugan
Hemfjällsstugan is a traditional mountain log cabin high on Hemfjället near Sälen, Sweden, offering panoramic fjällviews, warming drinks and simple hearty food to hikers, cross‑country skiers and snowmobile parties. The rustic interior, wood stove and old‑style fittings create an authentic wilderness atmosphere year‑round, with seasonal access via marked trails and groomed winter tracks.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Mountain Lodge Stöten
Mountain Lodge sits in the heart of Stöten ski resort in Sälen, a modern mountain hotel combining ski-in/ski-out convenience with cosy timber-clad design, an on-site restaurant and bar, spa facilities and family-friendly apartments and rooms. It’s a base for skiing, après-ski and year-round mountain activity with easy access to lifts and slopes and services geared to winter sports travellers.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Hotel Bügelhof
Hotel Bügelhof is a four‑star, family‑friendly ski hotel located on Säfjällstorget in Lindvallen, Sälen, offering ski‑adjacent rooms, two bars, a restaurant, spa facilities (sauna and hot tub), and a warm, wood‑lined interior that channels classic Scandinavian winter lodge style. It’s known for breakfast buffet, mountain views and easy access to pistes and village amenities.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Porfyrmuseet
Porfyrmuseet in Älvdalen showcases the rich history of Swedish porphyry, known as 'Sweden's diamond.' This small museum displays exquisite artifacts crafted from the rare red Älvdalen porphyry, alongside exhibits on the local Hagström musical instrument heritage. Housed in a historic setting, it offers guided tours revealing 3,000 years of stone craftsmanship that flourished from 1788. Open select days with fika available, it's a gem for history and geology enthusiasts in Dalarna.
Wed 10:00–15:00 · Thu–Sun 10:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
SkiStar Sälen
Sweden's largest ski resort, SkiStar Sälen spans four distinct areas—Lindvallen, Hundfjället, Högfjället, and Tandådalen—offering 101 slopes, 105 lifts, and 303 meters of vertical drop. Ideal for families, it features beginner-friendly zones like Valleberget and magical Trollskogen, alongside snow parks and challenging black runs such as Väggen. With over 65 km of cross-country trails and average 225 cm annual snowfall, it's a winter haven with summer activities including mountain coasters and hiking.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 2.5–6 hrs
Orsa hembygdsgård
Orsa Hembygdsgård is an open‑air local heritage museum on Moravägen in Orsa, Dalarna, where a cluster of historic timber buildings—farmhouses, barns, a smithy and outbuildings—has been preserved to show rural life across the 17th–19th centuries. Managed by the local heritage association, it combines wooden architecture, folk craft activities and seasonal events such as markets and music gatherings.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Lindvallens fäbod
Lindvallens fäbod is a cosy mountain pasture café and family activity hub in Lindvallen, Sälen, set beside a small fishing pond and children's farm. The site pairs simple, traditional fika and seasonal dishes—waffles with cloudberry jam are a local favourite—with outdoor play: miniature golf, pony rides and easy fishing for kids. In winter it becomes a welcoming stop for skiers and families; in summer it’s a shady picnic spot amid restored pasture buildings.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
World's Largest Wooden Bear
A towering 13-metre wooden sculpture that presides over Sveg, Träbjörnen is a hollow, three-level monument built from stacked timber planks that evokes the region’s emblematic brown bear. Constructed in the early 2000s as a civic landmark and photo magnet, the bear’s rough, layered skin of wood and its interior spaces create a surprising blend of public art, local pride and curious engineering in the centre of Härjedalen’s small town.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr
SkiStar Experium Sälen
Experium is SkiStar’s indoor activity and leisure complex at Snötorget in Lindvallen, Sälen, combining an adventure waterpark, spa and relaxation zones, restaurants, bowling, shops and year‑round family attractions under one roof. It acts as a social heart for the resort, where wet‑and‑wild play and quieter spa time sit side by side for multigenerational groups and active travellers.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Näsfjället
Näsfjället is a compact, nature-focused ski area and mountain outcrop near Sörsjön in central Sweden, offering alpine runs on natural snow, prepared cross-country tracks, snowmobile connections and a small visitor hub with basic amenities. Framed by open fell country and forested slopes, it’s prized for wide views, quiet pistes and winter activities that stretch from downhill runs to long Nordic track networks.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–6 hrs
Sälens Snöskotersafari AB
Sälens Snöskotersafari runs guided snowmobile safaris and rentals from Högfjällsvägen on Högfjället, Sälen. Tours range from short family-friendly rides to longer guided runs toward Hemfjällsstugan; equipment and guided leaders are provided and single-day and multi-day hires are available. The base sits between Lindvallen and Högfjällshotellet, offering quick access to open fell terrain and crisp winter panoramas.
Daily 8:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Stora Fjätfallet
Stora Fjätfallet is a pair of dramatic waterfalls on the lower Fjätälven near Särna in Dalarna, Sweden; the reserve combines thunderous cascades, old-growth pine forest and easy walking trails with picnic spots and a traditional slogbod (rest hut). The site offers scenic viewpoints over churning water, a salmon ladder feature and close encounters with northern forest and riverine habitats, making it a compact but powerful nature escape suitable for day visitors and photographers.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Lodgebaren
Lodgebaren is the warm, lodge‑style restaurant and bar at SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen in Sälen, set one level up from the reception with large panoramic windows overlooking the slopes. Open year‑round, it offers family‑friendly dining, a crackling fireplace, casual bar service and seasonal events such as family afterski and cosy winter menus.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Brf Högfjället
A classic mountain resort complex at Högfjället in Sälen, Sälens Högfjällshotell combines lodge-style hotel services with privately run apartment rentals (Brf Högfjället). Located beside slopes and cross-country tracks, the property offers multiple restaurants, spa and wellness facilities, ski rental and direct access to winter activities, plus a year-round alpine atmosphere for families, groups and outdoor-focused travellers.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–72 hrs
Red village Lindvallen
Röda Byn (Red Village) is a compact holiday cottage village in the heart of Lindvallen ski area, Sälen, offering fully equipped self-catering apartments and cabins a short walk from slopes, family facilities and Experium's activity hub. Buildings are timber‑clad in a warm alpine style and units range from 4–8 beds, making the cluster ideal for families and small groups seeking ski-in/ski-out convenience and cosy après-ski evenings close to restaurants and services.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Peakpoints - Hundspann i Sälenfjällen
Peakpoints (Hundspann i Sälen) is a veteran dogsled operator based in Sälenfjällen offering guided sled tours through snow‑clad mountain forests and open fell country. Founded from Lapland sledding roots, the outfit runs family‑friendly short rides and longer mountain tours that include husky handling, storytelling by the musher and pauses at a fireside hut — a sensory, active winter experience rooted in working sled‑dog culture.
Tue–Sat 10:00–15:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Alderängarna
Alderängarna is a labyrinthine nature reserve just outside Mora, where sloping woodland, traditional hay-meadows and pebble-strewn banks meet the Österdalälven river. The site combines high biodiversity — rare meadow plants, riparian wetlands and forested cliffs — with easy walking loops, riverside shelters and layered views across water and meadow that change dramatically with the seasons.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–4 hrs
Stops vattenfall
Stops vattenfall is a remote, rugged waterfall and natural viewpoint set near Älvdalen in central Sweden, where fast-moving clear water drops through a rocky, forested gorge. Framed by pine and birch, the site is popular with hikers and nature lovers for its dramatic cascades, seasonal colour and the crisp sounds of rushing water. Photographers favour early-morning light; in winter the falls and surrounding rocks take on an icier, sculpted character.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Sälfjällstorget
Sälfjällstorget serves as the vibrant heart of Sälen, a bustling shopping mall and central square in Sweden's premier ski resort. Birthplace of local mountain tourism since the mid-20th century, it features shops, eateries like Matsalen and Pinchos, a seasonal ice rink with free skate rentals, summer pumptrack, cozy fire pits for grilling, and modern venues for golf simulators, cinema, and events. Surrounded by ski slopes, it pulses with energy in winter, offering a perfect base for après-ski relaxation and family fun amid the snowy fjäll landscape.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Mannflogården Bed & Breakfast
A small, family-run countryside B&B set on a gentle rise near the Västerdalälven river outside Transtrand, Mannflogården offers cozy rooms, hearty breakfasts and a calm, rural atmosphere ideal for nature-focused stays year-round. The property blends traditional Swedish lodge character with modern comforts and is a useful base for walking, cycling, cross-country skiing and river-side relaxation.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–48 hrs
Östfjällsstugan
Östfjällsstugan is a rustic mountain cottage set beside a small tarn on the Östfjället plateau above Sälen, Sweden, and serves as a calm waypoint on the Södra Kungsleden trails and local loop hikes. Surrounded by open fell, the cottage punctuates family-friendly walking routes and longer mountain treks with a sheltered, photogenic lakeside setting and easy-access trails that suit a broad range of outdoor visitors.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Stensjön (Stone Lake)
Stensjön, known locally as Stone Lake, sits above Lindvallen in the Sälen area of Dalarna and is a compact, crystalline mountain lake set among birch woodland and rocky outcrops. A family-friendly network of trails and footbridges leads to windswept shorelines where cairns and bedrock invite you to pause; in summer the area is picnic-ready and in winter it becomes a quiet snowbound pocket of the fells.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Hoedestupet
Hoedestupet is a compact natural gorge and viewpoint near Sveg in Härjedalen, Sweden, where a former stream carved a narrow drop that once formed a waterfall. The site comprises a short winding trail with several wind shelters and wooden viewing platforms that frame pine-studded cliffs, mossy rock faces and a river channel below. It’s an accessible, family-friendly outdoor stop for a quick nature break and scenic photos in all seasons.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr
Skräddar-Djurberga
Skräddar‑Djurberga is a well‑preserved traditional fäbod (summer mountain dairy farm) north of Orsa in Dalarna, Sweden, featuring about twenty timber buildings with roots in the 17th century. Set in a gently rolling woodland clearing, the cluster of cottages, milk houses and storehouses preserves painted doors, carved details and pastoral layouts that reflect centuries of Swedish upland dairy practice and seasonal life.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Sälens Bed & Breakfast
A cosy, family-run bed & breakfast perched on the gentle slopes of Sälen, Sälens Bed & Breakfast offers simple, well-equipped rooms and apartment-style units with mountain views, ski-storage and easy access to nearby pistes and hiking trails. Comfortable communal spaces, a hearty Scandinavian breakfast and a warm, personal welcome make it a practical, low-key base for winter skiing or summer hiking in the Sälen area.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
SkistarShop Gustavtorget
SkiStarshop Gustavtorget is a full-service ski rental and retail outlet located on Gustavtorget in Lindvallen, Sälen, offering equipment hire, ski service and a range of winter sports clothing and accessories for alpine and cross-country visitors. Positioned close to the slopes and resort amenities, it’s a practical stop for gear, last‑minute purchases and tuning before you head out on the mountain.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Sälen Bike Park
Sälen Bike Park in the Swedish mountains offers over 25 km of thrilling downhill mountain bike trails for all skill levels, from gentle green paths for families to challenging black runs with jumps, drops, and technical features. Lift-accessed descents let riders focus on the adrenaline-pumping rides amid stunning alpine scenery, operating seasonally from late spring through mid-autumn.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Fjälläventyr AB
Fjälläventyr is a long-established outdoor activity provider and rental shop based at Fjällvägen 27 in Lindvallen, Sälen, offering year-round guided adventures — from dogsledding and snowmobile tours in winter to packrafting, rock-climbing and mountain biking in summer — plus a retail outlet for technical clothing and kit. The company blends local guiding expertise with equipment hire and multi-day itineraries for small groups and families.
Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00 · Sun 9:00–15:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 hrs
Högfjället Wanderweg
Högfjället Wanderweg is a highland hiking area above Sälen offering open fell landscapes, birch scrub, mires and wide mountain views. Trails link the Högfjällshotellet plateau with ridgelines and neighbouring valleys; routes vary from short scenic loops to longer ridge walks that skirt moorland and sparse trees. The terrain is marked by red crosses on posts, stone cairns in exposed sections and classic Swedish mountain light that changes quickly with the weather.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–5 hrs
Enåns dalgång
Enåns dalgång is a lush, narrow ravine and hiking area just south of Orsa where the fast, clear Enån river cuts through spruce and mixed forest, past old mill ruins and a series of small waterfalls. Waymarked loops (about 3.5–4.2 km depending on start) thread timber bridges, mossy boulders and cool springs; the trail combines dramatic streamside scenery, pockets of rare plants and a tangible industrial past now reclaimed by nature.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–3 hrs
Rotensugnet
Rotensugnet is a dramatic nature reserve north of Älvdalen where the Rotälven and Rällan rivers carve a deep, rocky ravine and form a small but powerful waterfall known locally as the Rotensugnet. The site combines sheer rock faces, moss-draped cliffs and remnants of historic timber-working infrastructure, offering a rugged, atmospheric spot for short hikes, geology-minded exploration and seasonally lush forest scenery.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Särna Adventures
Särna Adventures is an outdoor-activity operator based on Särnavägen in Särna, Dalarna — a gateway to Fulufjället, forested valleys and wide Nordic skies offering guided hikes, nature experiences and seasonal excursions for small groups and families. The operation emphasizes hands-on, local guiding, wildlife observation and access to nearby waterfalls, trails and winter snow activities in a low-key, wilderness-focused setting.
Mon–Sat 8:00–20:00 · Sun 8:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–8 hrs
Minnessten Häxprocesserna
A somber memorial stone in Lillhärdal commemorates the victims of Sweden's 17th-century witch trials, where six women lost their lives amid widespread hysteria. Known as the starting point of the 'Great Noise,' this site honors Stor-Märit and others accused of sorcery, offering a poignant reflection on a dark chapter of Swedish history in a serene rural setting.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Östfjällsturen/Södra Kungsleden
A 9 km accessible loop on the southern flank of Östfjället near Sälen, Östfjällsturen (also called Östfjällsrundan) follows a well-marked section of the Södra Kungsleden with mixed asphalt and gravel surfaces, low gradients and scenic viewpoints. The trail passes Sälen’s high-altitude botanical garden, wind shelters and a small rest hut by a pond, making it an easy, nature-rich outing suitable for families, wheelchair users and first-time hikers.
Time to spend 2–3 hrs
Björn & Vildmark
Nestled in the wilds of Orsa Finnmark, Björn & Vildmark serves as the gateway to Sweden's densest brown bear population. This research outpost offers guided bear excursions, cozy pine cabins, and conference spaces amid forests teeming with wolves, lynx, and eagles. Join researchers to track wildlife, explore hidden natural pearls, and immerse in the untamed beauty of Dalarna's wilderness.
Price level $$Time to spend 2.5–6 hrs
Södra Kungsleden Portal
The Södra Kungsleden Portal marks the southern gateway to one of Sweden's premier long-distance hiking trails, nestled in the dramatic fjäll landscape of Sälen. Framed by a distinctive wooden archway beside Högfjällshotellet, this starting point invites adventurers into open moorlands, gentle ascents, and pristine mountain wilderness stretching over 350 km northward. The initial asphalt path eases hikers up Östfjället's south side, passing benches, scattered birch clusters, and views of Storfjället's ski slopes. Nearby, Sweden's highest botanical garden showcases alpine flora, while rest huts like Östfjällstugan offer shelter amid ponds and windbreaks. Ideal for all levels, it connects to loops like the wheelchair-accessible 9 km Östfjällsrundan, blending accessibility with raw natural beauty in Dalarna's highlands.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Vattufjäll
Vattufjäll is a snowy mountain area in the Stöten/Sälen ski region centered around Granfjällsbyn, where timbered lodges, liftnära apartments and wide alpine slopes meet tranquil highland scenery. It’s characterful year-round: winter brings groomed pistes and chairlift access, while summer opens walking trails, silent birch forest and panorama points. Expect crisp air, wooden architecture and close access to family-friendly facilities and rental services.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Korsningen blåa och gula längdspåret
Nestled in the snowy expanses of Myrflodammen near Sälen, this trail intersection marks the convergence of the blue and yellow cross-country ski tracks within the extensive MOG network. Surrounded by forested hills and offering access to up to 30 km of groomed paths, it's a gateway for winter explorers seeking varied terrain from gentle rolls to invigorating climbs. Ideal for classic skiing, the area draws enthusiasts during the snow-rich season from mid-December through early spring, with tracks maintained by local communities for free enjoyment amid stunning Scandinavian landscapes.
Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Skylt ”Vattendelare”
At Skylt 'Vattendelare' in Sälen, stand precisely on the watershed dividing waters destined for the Baltic Sea from those flowing to the North Sea. This educational sign along Myrflovägen reveals how precipitation splits, traveling 483 km east to the Baltic or 567 km west to the Atlantic, set amid stunning mountain trails perfect for hiking and skiing.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Ö Kalven
Ö Kalven is a small, rounded mountain and wetland area near Sälen in Dalarna, Sweden, known locally as part of the Kalven ridge above Tandådalen and Högfjällshotellet. It combines gentle summit terrain, peat bogs and marked trails used for hiking, ski touring and nature observation; seasonal boardwalks and muddy stretches are common in early summer. Expect open fell views, birch and dwarf-shrub vegetation and a sense of remote mountain quiet even near resort lifts.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Falkens Liftar
Falkens Liftar serves as a vital gateway to Kläppen's expansive ski terrain in Transtrand, Sweden. This reliable lift system accesses family-friendly slopes, thrilling freeride areas, and the renowned snowpark, blending accessibility with alpine excitement amid stunning mountain scenery. Ideal for skiers of all levels seeking powder and piste perfection.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Handelshuset
Handelshuset is a compact shopping centre in Sälen village offering a cluster of local boutiques, gift shops and seasonal services set against the region’s red-timber architecture and pine-dotted slopes. It functions as a convenient neighbourhood hub for visitors and locals seeking outdoor clothing, homewares, snacks and curated souvenirs in a quietly alpine village setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Bike Park Trail Skistar
Nestled in the scenic mountains of Sälen, Bike Park Trail Skistar offers thrilling downhill mountain biking trails accessible by lift. Catering to beginners and advanced riders alike, this summer hotspot features varied terrain amid stunning Swedish landscapes, with operations from early June to early November. Embrace the rush of gravity-fueled descents through forests and open ridges, surrounded by fresh alpine air and panoramic views.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Sälsätern
Sälsätern is a small, functional bus stop at Lindvallen in the Sälen ski area of Dalarna, Sweden, serving as a local transit node for skiers, cabin guests and hikers. Set amid timber accommodation and snow-cleared roads, it’s a handy meeting point and waypoint rather than a destination — practical, often quiet between scheduled services and useful for short transfers to nearby cabins, lifts and trailheads.
Time to spend 15–30 min
Volvo i Sälen
Nestled in the heart of Sälen's ski paradise at Experium in Lindvallen, Volvo i Sälen offers test drives of cutting-edge models like the EX30, EX40, EX90, and XC90 plug-in hybrid. This showroom combines luxury automotive innovation with the thrill of mountain adventures, perfect for enthusiasts exploring Sweden's premier winter resort area. Discover electric performance amid stunning alpine scenery.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Salen
Sälen is a compact mountain village in Dalarna, Sweden, known as a gateway to an interconnected ski and outdoor area that includes Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen and Hundfjället. Set among conifer forests and gentle alpine ridges near the Norwegian border, Sälen offers year‑round outdoor activities from downhill and cross‑country skiing in winter to hiking, biking and lake pursuits in summer, all anchored by local shops, cafés and a small village centre.
Daily 11:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Hemfjället
Hemfjället rises as a majestic peak in southern Sälenfjällen, offering panoramic mountain vistas, well-marked hiking trails, and cross-country ski tracks year-round. At around 897 meters elevation, this hiking area serves as a gateway to mountain adventures, with nearby Hemfjällsstugan providing a cozy rest spot amid heather blooms in summer and glistening snow in winter. Trails connect to ski resorts like Lindvallen and Högfjället, blending natural beauty with accessible outdoor pursuits in Sweden's Dalarna region.
Daily 9:00–16:30Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Sälen Botaniska
Sälen Botaniska är Sveriges högst belägna fjällbotaniska trädgård på 800 meter över havet, vid starten av Södra Kungsleden i Sälenfjällen. Denna ideellt drivna oas på Köarskalsfjället visar upp över 400 arter av skandinaviska fjällväxter och alpinska pärlor i en naturskön miljö. Tillgänglighetsanpassad med grusgångar för rullstolar och barnvagnar, erbjuder den en lugn promenad bland anpassningsbara alpina blommor som fjällsippa, fjällvallmo och gentianor. Öppen under barmarkssäsongen juni-september, med maximal blomning i juli-augusti. Fri entré, donationer välkomna. En sensorisk upplevelse för naturälskare i alla åldrar.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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