Best Attractions in Stöten
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The best attractions in Stöten
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27 attractions
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National park4.8★1,958 reviews
Fulufjället National Park
Fulufjället National Park in Sweden's southern mountain range offers pristine wilderness with Njupeskär, the country's tallest waterfall at 93 meters, ancient forests, and the world's oldest tree, Old Tjikko. Explore 140 km of marked trails, from easy wheelchair-accessible paths to multi-day hikes, with cabins for rest. Year-round adventures include summer trekking and winter snowshoeing amid dramatic plateaus and lichen-carpeted heaths.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1.5–6 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.8★1,383 reviews
Njupeskär Waterfall
Njupeskär is a dramatic waterfall in Fulufjället National Park near Särna, Sweden, with a total drop of about 93 metres and a free fall of roughly 70 metres. Framed by a sandstone rim and a steep, mossy gorge, the fall creates a cool mist that supports rare mosses and lichens. Well-marked trails and wooden boardwalks take you through tundra-like forest to viewpoints; in winter the fall freezes and draws ice-climbers and hushed, snowy panoramas.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–4 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.4★1,523 reviews
Lindvallen
Lindvallen is the largest ski area in Sälen, Sweden: a family-focused, ski-in/ski-out resort built around four lively squares with easy slopes, children’s zones and a year-round activity hub (Experium) offering pools, spa and entertainment. The area combines gentle nursery runs and red pistes with lift links to Högfjället, plenty of accommodation and on-site services for a convenient alpine holiday.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
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Ski shop4.3★1,196 reviews
Tandådalen
Tandådalen is a compact, year‑round mountain village and ski area within the Sälen resort complex, known for sunlit slopes, a large snow‑park and a central square of services including a SkiStarshop and cafés. It combines challenging black runs around the central lifts with broader, carving‑friendly pistes to the east, plus family zones and ski‑school areas, making it a practical base for varied winter and summer mountain activities.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 hrs
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Shopping mall4.0★1,139 reviews
Långflons Shopping
Långflon Shopping is a compact cross‑border shopping centre at the Swedish–Norwegian frontier in Höljes, offering a large Eurocash supermarket, sports outlet, café/restaurant and candy shop under one roof. Open daily with free parking, EV fast‑charging and accessible facilities, it’s a practical stop for groceries, outdoor kit and a warm meal when travelling the border region.
Daily 8:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
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Ski resort4.3★585 reviews
STÖTEN I SÄLEN AB
Stöten i Sälen is a high-altitude ski resort centred at Granfjällsstöten offering long vertical runs, varied pistes for all abilities, family facilities and an active winter season with night-lit slopes and morning skiing sessions. The compact resort village combines lively après-ski, rental and instruction services, and scenic fjäll views above Sälen.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 hrs
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Shopping mall3.9★598 reviews
Sälen Gallerian
Sälen Gallerian is the compact shopping centre at the heart of Sälens By, offering everyday services and small speciality shops beneath a cosy, timber-and-glass façade. Inside find an anchor pharmacy, Systembolaget outlet, cafés, local craft and gift shops, a glashytta (glass studio) and basic health services — a practical hub for locals and visitors in the Sálen ski region.
Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat 8:00–14:00Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
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Hotel4.2★456 reviews
Stöten Mitt nedre
Stöten Mitt (Mitt i Stöten) is a self-catering apartment hotel located at the heart of the Stöten ski area in Sälen, Sweden, offering ski-in/ski-out access, compact family-friendly apartments with balconies and drying cabinets, communal sauna and ski storage, and immediate proximity to slopes, rental shops and a small square of cafés and services. It suits families and groups seeking independent, slope-centred accommodation in a lively mountain village.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–168 hrs
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Bar4.2★442 reviews
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 $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
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Live music bar3.7★437 reviews
Tandådalens Wärdshus
Tandådalens Wärdshus is a long-established mountain inn and après-ski hub located at the base of the main slopes in Tandådalen, Sälen. Dating from the late 1960s, it combines a rustic dining room, open-fire bar and sun terrace, serving daytime café and lunch then shifting into lively après-ski with live music and DJs from mid-afternoon. The venue is family-friendly by day and 18+ for the evening afterski events, offering classic Swedish comfort food and a roaring lodge atmosphere.
Mon 10:00–17:30, 22:00–2:00 · Tue–Sun 10:00–17:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–4 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 $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Olnispagården
Olnispagården is Sälen's cherished hembygdsgård, a cultural meeting place blending historical charm with community spirit. This historic homestead showcases traditional furniture, handicrafts, textiles, and literature from bygone eras. Visitors enjoy a cozy café serving homemade baked goods, hearty kavelgrissmörgåsar, pies, and on Wednesdays, traditional tunnbrödsbaking demonstrations. Open select days like Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11am to 4pm during warmer months, it hosts festivities, cultural events, and gatherings in a serene rural setting near Sälen's mountains.
Tue–Thu 11:00–16:00Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Mountain Lodge Stöten
Mountain Lodge sits in the heart of Stöten ski resort in Sälen, a modern mountain hotel combining ski-in/ski-out convenience with cosy timber-clad design, an on-site restaurant and bar, spa facilities and family-friendly apartments and rooms. It’s a base for skiing, après-ski and year-round mountain activity with easy access to lifts and slopes and services geared to winter sports travellers.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
SkiStar Sälen
SkiStar Sälen is a large, year-round mountain resort complex centred around Sälfjällsgården in Sälen, Sweden, made up of four distinct ski areas—Lindvallen, Hundfjället, Tandådalen and Högfjället—offering 101 pistes across varied terrain, family facilities, ski schools, equipment rental and an integrated visitor infrastructure for winter and summer activities.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 hrs
Stöten Camping
Nestled beside the rushing Görälven river in Sweden's Dalarna region, Stöten Camping offers a serene escape into nature with cozy cottages, glamping tents, hammocks, and traditional sites. Embrace river adventures like canoeing and kayaking, fishing for Arctic char, or hiking nearby trails amid stunning mountain scenery. Facilities include a service house with kitchens, showers, and laundry, plus EV charging and free WiFi. Open year-round for authentic outdoor living.
Price level $Time to spend 2–24 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
Stops vattenfall
Tucked away on an unnamed road in Älvdalen, Stops Vattenfall captivates with its powerful cascading waterfall, a natural wonder harnessed by Vattenfall's hydroelectric legacy. Surrounded by Dalarna's pristine forests, this site offers a serene escape where thundering waters meet rugged Swedish wilderness, ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility and scenic beauty amid rushing torrents and misty air. Free access reveals the raw force of the river, evoking Sweden's renewable energy heritage without crowds or fees.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 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
Högfjället Wanderweg
The Högfjället Wanderweg in Sälen offers a captivating 9km hiking trail from Högfjällshotellet to the barren mountaintop, delivering panoramic vistas across the Sälen mountains. Marked by red crosses along part of the Southern King's Trail, it blends accessible paths with wild moorlands and fjällbirch landscapes, ideal for moderate hikers seeking Sweden's pristine highland beauty.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 2–4.5 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
Stöten in Sälen
Stöten is a family-focused ski resort in Sälen, Sweden, known for Sälenfjället's highest vertical drop, long cruising pistes and a broad beginner offering. The compact, well-organised area combines long blue runs, a few challenging black pistes and a lively base area with restaurants, rental shops and a small leisure centre, making it a year-round mountain destination for families and alpine enthusiasts.
Daily 9:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–8 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 $$Time to spend 0.5–72 hrs
Langflon lake
Nestled in the remote wilderness of Värmland near Höljes, Långflon Lake captivates with its pristine waters, rocky shores, and surrounding forests. This serene natural spot offers tranquil escapes for fishing, hiking, and wildlife spotting amid Sweden's stunning border landscapes. Free access makes it ideal for peaceful outdoor retreats year-round.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Tandövala
Tandövala is a windswept highland nature reserve in Lima parish, Malung-Sälen Municipality, Dalarna, where the southern edge of the Scandinavian mountain landscape meets open plateaus, sparse highland forest and exposed sandstone outcrops. The reserve offers rugged panoramas, pockets of rare flora, small streams and waterfalls and a feeling of wide, quiet space that changes dramatically with the seasons.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Sälenringen (Tandådalstjärn)
Sälenringen is a captivating 65 km hiking and skiing trail encircling the Sälen mountains in Tandådalen, Sweden. Starting at the scenic Tandådalstjärn parking area, it offers year-round adventures through alpine forests, ravines, and mountain landscapes, blending tranquility with invigorating outdoor challenges.
Time to spend 1.5–8 hrs
Volvo i Sälen
Nestled in the heart of Sälen's ski paradise at Experium in Lindvallen, Volvo i Sälen offers test drives of cutting-edge models like the EX30, EX40, EX90, and XC90 plug-in hybrid. This showroom combines luxury automotive innovation with the thrill of mountain adventures, perfect for enthusiasts exploring Sweden's premier winter resort area. Discover electric performance amid stunning alpine scenery.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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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