How much does Experium cost in Sälen, and what’s available there?

How much does Experium cost – and what do you actually get for your money? This guide breaks down Experium’s prices and what’s on offer so you can plan your day: what’s available on site, how to book smartly, and what a typical family day is like. We’ve described the experience itself – the pool, the spa and what it’s like to be there – on our page about water park and spa at Experium; this is all about planning and the price situation.

Short answer: Sälen’s largest indoor facility

Experium in Lindvallen is the mountains’ answer to an entire entertainment district under one roof: a water park, spa and relaxation area, bowling alley, cinema, children’s play area and restaurants all in the same building, right in the heart of the valley’s largest village. This makes the complex Sälen’s go-to indoor destination – the place where families, groups of friends and conference delegates head when their legs need a rest from the slopes or the weather isn’t playing ball. Prices vary between the different areas: the water park, bowling, cinema and spa treatments are booked and paid for separately, so the total cost for the day depends entirely on how you put your day together. That’s also why it’s worth planning ahead – if you know what your family actually wants to do, you’ll only pay for that, and avoid both queues and spur-of-the-moment decisions at the entrance.

The Water Park – what’s included and for which age groups

The water park is the heart of Experium and the main reason most people come here. There are water slides and thrills for children who love speed, shallower pools and play areas for the little ones, as well as quieter sections for those who just want to float and watch. The entrance to the water park provides access to the entire water park, which in practice means that a single ticket is valid for the whole family – from the five-year-old in the children’s pool to the teenager keen to try out the slides. Expect a visit to the water park to take up half a day; many families visit in the morning and find it a bit quieter after lunch. In summer, the pool is also a safe bet on days when the mountain weather isn’t up to scratch – and if you’d rather swim outdoors when the sun is finally shining, we have our own guide to swim in Sälen in the summer.

Spa and relaxation – the adults’ area

Alongside the hustle and bustle of the water park, there is a spa and relaxation area offering treatments, saunas and pools in a much more tranquil setting – the adults-only section of Experium. Here, you book massages and treatments in advance, and the relaxation area serves as a little oasis of its own for couples or friends who want to treat themselves to a day of pure relaxation during their week in the mountains. A tried-and-tested family arrangement is to split up the group for a few hours: one adult takes the children to the pool whilst the other has a treatment, and then you swap. Treatments during peak season get booked up early – if you want a specific time on a specific day, advance booking is practically essential, preferably even before you set off.

Bowling, the cinema and a play centre

What makes Experium more than just a swimming pool is everything that surrounds it. The bowling alley is the obvious choice for a family night out – lanes are booked by the hour, and with children’s lanes and lighter balls, it’s suitable from roughly the age when a child can roll a ball. The cinema shows the latest films and gives your week in the mountains a lovely ‘night in’ away from home, whilst for the youngest there’s a play area where they can let off steam whatever the weather. All in all, this means that Experium can fill anything from an afternoon to a whole day without anyone in the group getting restless. We’ve gathered more ideas for the children’s mountain week among our family activities in Sälen.

Experium: prices and how to book smartly

Exact prices are set by the facility and vary depending on the season, age and department – so always check the current prices and opening times on the official Experiums and SkiStars websites before your visit. However, a few rules of thumb apply year after year. Children’s and family tickets make a visit cheaper per person than the individual prices suggest. Booking online in advance is the rule rather than the exception during peak season – it secures both your place and the price during the busiest weeks. Treatments and bowling lanes are often made available for booking well in advance, and early and late slots are the easiest to secure. And anyone staying in Lindvallen can go home for lunch instead of eating all their meals at the resort – a detail that makes a noticeable difference to the family’s daily budget.

Planning your day: the best times and how to combine it with your accommodation

Experium is situated right in the middle of Lindvallen, which makes things very convenient for those staying in the village: you can pack your swimming bag at home, and it’s only a few minutes’ walk from the pool to your own sauna. Our holiday cottages in Lindvallen It’s arranged in such a way that a visit to the pool becomes a natural part of the week rather than a day out. In terms of timing, mornings and late afternoons are the quietest times at the pool – it’s busiest at midday during school holidays. A classic plan for a day off: a swim in the morning, lunch at home, bowling or a film in the afternoon, and dinner at your own holiday cottage. If it’s raining, you’ll be far from the only ones to have had this idea – so it’s important to have booked in advance, something we’ve written more about in the guide for a A rainy day in Sälen.

Summary – Experium’s prices and range at a glance

Key facts about the Experium and pricing:

• Sälen’s largest indoor complex: a water park, spa, bowling alley, cinema, children’s play area and restaurants, all under one roof at Lindvallen.
• The packages are priced individually – plan what you want to do, and you’ll also be in control of how much the day costs.
• Current prices and opening hours are always available at Experium/SkiStar – book swimming, bowling and treatments online in advance during the high season.
• A visit to the swimming pool takes half a day; combine it with a spot of bowling or a trip to the cinema for a full day out.
• If you stay in Lindvallen, Experium is just a short walk away – and you can have lunch at home.

With the right planning, the Experium mountain hike is the easiest full-day hike – whatever the weather, season or age of the group.