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The scenery at the resort may not be on a par with the Swiss Alps, but good facilities and entertainment make it a popular choice for families travelling with children. The skiing at Salen gives plenty of variety for all abilities among its 160 downhill runs.

The resort of Salen is situated 600m above sea level. Surrounded by hills, the resort is perfect for a gentle introduction to skiing. There are four ski areas within Salen. Each area offers ski schools for beginners and children, and a variety of pistes. Facilities here are what you would expect with the family in mind, and include the world’s only ski-through McDonald’s restaurant.

An extensive ski area of 145kms on 160 pistes can be found at Salen. The main focus of the slopes is on beginners and early intermediates. The runs are classified into: 60 green, 31 blue, 31 red and 31 black. There are 100 ski lifts servicing the ski area.

With the aid of more than 400 snow cannons, conditions remain consistently good throughout the mid-November to the end of April ski season. The most convenient route to Salen is via Stockholm Airport (400kms from Salen), then a domestic flight to Mora (90kms from Salen), followed by a bus to the resort.

Skiing in Salen

Located 400kms from Stockholm, Salen ski resort is popular with families and children. The resort is a great place to learn to ski, especially with the choice of several schools and gentle slopes. Extensive cross-country trails and 160 downhill runs cover the four ski areas.

About 100 lifts service the 145kms of pistes and 160 runs available to skiers. Beginners and lower intermediate skiers are best suited to the 60 green runs and 31 blue runs. For more advanced/expert skiers, 31 red and 31 black classified runs are available; in addition, there is some quality off-piste skiing. Cross-country skiers will be impressed by the 300kms of trails laid out for them.

Salen’s ski season runs from mid-November to the end of April. Because of the resort’s family focus, it is best to avoid the crowds and high prices that occur during the Swedish holidays. Good snow conditions are found throughout the season.

Apres-ski in Salen

Non-skiing activities at Salen can take the form of traditional Swedish pursuits such as dog-sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Other activities include: snowmobile and snow-scooter safari tours, ice-carting, paragliding and swimming. Nightlife tends to be sedate around the resort, with 40 restaurants and 10 nightclubs giving a choice of entertainment.

The Salen area has Scandinavia’s largest ski region, along with the most popular ski school in Sweden, at Lindvallen. Facilities for children and beginners are exceptional and accommodation varied. Many downhill slopes and a huge area for cross-country skiing are some of the major factors attracting people to the resort.

About 15,000 beds are available at Salen ski resort in various hotels, apartments and cottages. Après-ski entertainment at the resort consists of around 40 restaurants and 10 discos. While not particularly lively, the venues offer a variety of cuisines and places to dance.

Transportation in Salen

Salen ski resort is 400kms from Stockholm, which is the arrival point for international flights. From here, a domestic flight, train, bus and hire car options are available for transfer to the resort. The connecting flight to Mora (90kms to Salen), with a transfer by bus to the resort, is the most practical route.

By car from Newcastle in the UK, take a ferry to Hirstals in Denmark and then continue on to Gothenburg in Sweden. From Gothenburg, travel along the number 45 road, and then use the E18 heading for Salen (530kms; 14 hours). If you hire a car from Stockholm Airport, follow the signs for Sala, Falun and Mora, and then Salen (400kms; four to five hours).

By train, the most convenient route can be booked with DFDS Seaways from London. This route takes you to Newcastle, where the DFDS ferry goes to Gothenburg. From Gothenburg, catch a train to Mora, from where a bus takes you to the resort. Other options use a Eurostar train to Brussels, then a connecting train to Sweden.

Stockholm Airport is the nearest to the resort with international capabilities. Mora Airport is only 90kms from Salen ski resort, but requires a connecting flight from Stockholm. Trains also run to Mora from Stockholm; from Mora, a bus journey transfers you to the resort.

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