Book your plane ticket to Sälen

Why Sälen?

In winter, life revolves around snow: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or simply a walk through the forest. This snowy wonderland draws winter sport enthusiasts like a magnet. The slopes are close together and suited to both beginners and experienced skiers. In summer, you can hike, mountain bike or walk along rivers where the water runs clear between the stones. Many routes start right from the villages.

What can you do in Sälen?

Sälen is a great destination if you love being active but also enjoy quiet moments in nature. Enjoy the fresh outdoor air on the wide slopes and forest trails. The many outdoor activities and the warm winter sun make you want to stay outside all day. In summer, the snowy forests turn into a green oasis. Put on your hiking shoes and walk through pine forests, along rivers and over hills with views across the valley. This area of Sweden is easy to get around, making it simple to move from village to village.

What you don't want to miss in Sälen

Sälen consists of several villages, each with its own atmosphere. They are close together, making it easy to travel from one area to another. A few spots that show what makes Sälen special: 

• Lindvallen: a lively village with shops, cafés and wide slopes. 
• Högfjället: a higher area with open stretches and views over the valleys. 
• Tandådalen: a sporty area with longer descents and an active atmosphere. 
• River trails: summer routes along the rivers, wooden bridges and open stretches of nature. 

Explore the culture and highlights of Sälen

Nature and surroundings 

Sälen is all about being outdoors. From the forest to a cozy village, from snow-covered slopes to a quiet pine forest: you can spend hours in the fresh air. In winter, you’ll see animal tracks in the snow, and if you stay still, you might even spot a reindeer.

• Sälenfjällen: rolling mountains with open landscapes, reindeer, and endless views. 
• Rörbäcksnäs: a natural area with vast forests, lakes, and popular routes for hiking and mountain biking. 
• Fulufjället National Park: a rugged mountain area with waterfalls, high plateaus, and extensive hiking trails.
• Njupeskär Waterfall: the highest waterfall in Sweden, set in unspoiled nature.

Eating and drinking in Sälen 

Meals are often enjoyed in lodges or small restaurants along the slopes. The food is warm and exactly what you need after a day outdoors.

• Lodges: soups, stews and warm bread rolls.
• Slope cafés: coffee, hot chocolate and small snacks.
• Village restaurants: Scandinavian dishes with fish, meat and potatoes.

Evenings in Sälen 

Evenings are quiet and atmospheric. Many people stay in their lodge, but there are also cafés where you can have a drink or sit and unwind after a day outside.

• Slope cafés: places where you linger a little longer after the last run.
• Village cafés: small spots with warm lighting and a relaxed atmosphere.

Travel information for your flight to Sälen

In winter, there is plenty of snow and the air feels crisp. In summer, the light stays long and you can be outside until late. 

What to pack?  

• Warm clothing: Especially in winter. 
• Ski gear: Skis, ski boots, helmet, ski goggles, gloves. 
• Rugsack and a water bottle: must-haves you can't go without during long walks through nature.

Flight information 

From the Netherlands, the flight to Sälen takes around 2 hours. There are plenty of taxis waiting for you to hop in, but we recommend renting a car so you can go wherever you want. Especially if you want to explore multiple parts of the area.

Book your cheap flight to Sälen

Before you know it, you're walking through the pine trees, gliding down a slope or warming up in a lodge with views over soft, rolling hills. One moment you're driving through quiet, white valleys, the next you're in a lively village where people stroll past with skis over their shoulders. It's accessible, relaxed and exactly the kind of place where you can easily catch your breath for a few days.