Restaurang Elgen Travel Guide

Free Guide: 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

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

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.

1–3 hrsTime to spend
$$Mid-range
Indoor & outdoorSetting
4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Food options
  • Drink options
  • Seating areas
  • Sheltered areas
Plan your visit

Opening hours

  • Mon–Sat11:30 am–9 pm
  • Sun11:30 am–8 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address
Olarsvägen 21, 780 67 Sälen
Website

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.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Apr, May & Jun · before 8am or from 10pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 100% of the busiest month
  2. Feb: 100% of the busiest month
  3. Mar: 90% of the busiest month
  4. Apr: 30% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  5. May: 20% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  6. Jun: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  7. Jul: 60% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 50% of the busiest month
  9. Sep: 40% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 60% of the busiest month
  11. Nov: 70% of the busiest month
  12. Dec: 90% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 6am: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  2. 7am: 30% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  3. 8am: 50% of the busiest hour
  4. 9am: 40% of the busiest hour
  5. 10am: 30% of the busiest hour
  6. 11am: 70% of the busiest hour
  7. 12pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  8. 1pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  9. 2pm: 60% of the busiest hour
  10. 3pm: 50% of the busiest hour
  11. 4pm: 40% of the busiest hour
  12. 5pm: 80% of the busiest hour
  13. 6pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  14. 7pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  15. 8pm: 60% of the busiest hour
  16. 9pm: 30% of the busiest hour
  17. 10pm: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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