Restaurang Elgen, Stoten Travel Guide

Name: Restaurang Elgen
Address: Olarsvägen 21, Sälen, 780 67, SE
Price range: 2

Savor Sälenfjällen's wild flavors at Restaurang Elgen: elk, reindeer, and lingonberries in rustic warmth since 1946, blending Swedish tradition with mountain heart.

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Restaurang Elgen

Restaurang Elgen at Olarsgården Hotell in Sälen serves classic Swedish mountain cuisine using local ingredients like elk, reindeer, and lingonberries from Sälenfjällen. Enjoy seasonal dishes such as fjälltoast, raggmunk, and viltpannbiffar in a rustic fjällmiljö with warm service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch buffé, and dinner.

A brief summary to Restaurang Elgen

Olarsvägen 21, Sälen, 780 67, SE
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Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Mid ranged
Mixed
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 11:30 am-9 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am-9 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am-9 pm
Thursday 11:30 am-9 pm
Friday 11:30 am-9 pm
Saturday 11:30 am-9 pm
Sunday 11:30 am-8 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Restaurang Elgen.

Book ahead during peak ski season and holidays for fjälltoast or grillbuffé.
Opt for lunchbuffé weekdays at 139 SEK for value-packed fjäll flavors.
Try raggmunk with lingon—vegetarian option available—for authentic Sälen taste.

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Getting There

Car

Drive 10-15 min from Sälen center via Olarsvägen; free parking at Olarsgården Hotell, snow chains advised in winter.
Ski Bus

Local shuttle from ski lifts to Olarsgården, 5-10 min, ~50 SEK, runs peak season 9:00-16:00.
Walking

15-20 min stroll from Sälfjällstorget along Olarsvägen, scenic but snowy paths demand good boots.

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History and Welcome

Restaurang Elgen has welcomed guests since 1946 at Olarsgården Hotell in Sälen, offering a genuine taste of Sälenfjällen through dishes crafted from local wild game, fish, and berries. The restaurant embodies Swedish culinary tradition with a mountain twist, where every meal tells a story of the surrounding nature.

Seasonal Menu Highlights

The menu follows the seasons, featuring classics like älgcarpaccio, fjällröding, renkalvinnanlår, and raggmunk served with rårörda lingon from Sälen. Signature fjälltoast, created in 1990 by Jonas Persson, pairs Swedish oxfilé with béarnaise and pommes frites. Specials include plankstek on Mondays, grillbuffé on Saturdays, and lunchbuffé daily from 11:30-14:00 for 139-169 SEK.

Dining Atmosphere

Nestled in rustic fjällmiljö, the restaurant features three dining halls and a green outdoor terrace in summer. The warm, personal ambiance suits relaxed lunches, festive dinners, or celebrations like weddings, with omtänksam service enhancing the communal feel amid Sälen's natural beauty.

Daily Offerings and Specials

Breakfast runs weekdays 7:00-9:30 and weekends 8:00-10:00. Lunchbuffé includes salads, bread, and coffee. Evenings offer à la carte from 17:00, waffles and raggmunk until 17:00, plus child-friendly options like pannkakor and kött with fries. Takeaway Sälenkasse available for fjällkänslan on the go.

Local and Sustainable Focus

Ingredients shine with fjäll origins: elk from Östfjället, chanterelles from Dalarna, and berries from Sälen. Vegetarian alternatives complement meat dishes, ensuring broad appeal in this family-oriented spot perfect for refueling after skiing or hiking.