Sälen

Sälen in northwestern Dalarna is Sweden's largest ski area and one of the country's most visited destinations for winter sports. Sälen village itself is the main town, while Vasaloppet's start each year takes place in Berga village just south of the town.

Sälen consists of four major resorts: Lindvallen–Högfjället and Tandådalen–Hundfjället, which are operated by Skistar and share the same lift pass, as well as the independent resorts Kläppen and Stöten with their own systems and lift passes. Within Lindvallen–Högfjället and Tandådalen–Hundfjället you can ski between the areas, but to get between the pairs you need a ski bus or car.

The distances are relatively short but spread out. Stöten is located furthest north, followed by Tandådalen–Hundfjället 6.8 miles south and Lindvallen–Högfjället another 5.6 miles away. Kläppen is located in the far south, about 8.7 miles from Sälen village and just over 12.4 miles from Lindvallen. Sälen village itself has about 650 inhabitants.

The terrain consists mainly of rounded mountain peaks and clear systems, which makes Sälen particularly popular with families with children and beginners. At the same time, there are classic challenges, such as the legendary Väggen in Hundfjället and steeper skiing in Stöten.

For those who want to add more vertical drop, Norwegian Trysil is conveniently located – 21.7 miles from Stöten and about 43.5 miles from Sälen village.