The liveliest evening areas are Sälfjällstorget/Lindvallen, Högfjället (Högfjällshotellet), Tandådalstorget and Hundfjället. Here you'll find classic après-ski with live bands, bars and a nightclub feel in winter, as well as quieter wine and cocktail bars. Stöten has its own evening hub with a brasserie, bars and après-ski. High season (Christmas/New Year, sports holidays, Easter) means the most action, while low season means fewer places open but a more relaxed pace.
Sälfjällstorget & Lindvallen - in the middle of the action
If you want to be close between après-ski, dinner and late bars, the Sälfjällstorget square and Lindvallen the most versatile choice. There's classic après-ski with live bands in high season, sports bars for match nights and restaurants that switch it up for DJs and dancing into the evening. For a soft start, grab a late lunch in the square, swap your boots for trainers and roll on to dinner and bar hopping - all within walking distance. Family-friendly options like Experium makes Lindvallen perfect even if not everyone wants to party all night.
Högfjället - classic mountain atmosphere and elegance
Högfjället offers an iconic mountain feel with a piano and lounge bar, après-ski with sing-alongs and often a club atmosphere at weekends. Perfect for those who want a little more style without losing the relaxed mountain feeling. Here you can enjoy long dinners with a view, live music in the bar and a classic mountain atmosphere. Högfjället is suitable for both couples and friends who appreciate a slightly more adult evening life. Read more about Högfjället.
Tandådalen - energy, live bands and DJ nights
Tandådalstorget is the epicentre of the party pulse in Sälen. Here the afterski is loud, filled with live bands and DJs - especially at weekends and during the sports holidays/Easter. A classic evening: après-ski at 3pm, dinner 5-7pm and back to the square for DJ sets and dancing. Book a table in advance and arrive early for the best seat. For more tips, see also Afterski & entertainment in Sälen.
Hundfjället - cosy and close
Hundfjället is a little quieter and more intimate - a perfect choice when you want atmosphere without crowds. Here you'll find mountain cosiness, small stages and music in a smaller format. Many people make their evening a “home from home” arrangement: après-ski, sauna and dinner in the chalet, followed by an evening stroll to the nearest bar for a last drink. For families with children, there is also Trollskogen right in the area, as a daytime favourite before the evening calm sets in.
Stöten - own hub in the north Sälen
Soldering has its own, more relaxed evening hub of brasserie, bars and après-ski during the winter season. There are no queues and you can often combine dinner, music and bar in the same venue. DJ nights are mainly held on Friday-Saturday, while weekdays offer a quieter atmosphere. For more tips on the area, see Stöten in Sälen.
When is Sälen busiest?
- Thursday-Saturday in high season - most moves and most events.
- Sports holidays and Easter - full house, book a table early.
- January & weekdays - slower pace, easier to fit in.
- Pre-season & autumn - fewer open places, but cosy dinners & bar hangs.
Three ways to control the evening
- Family night: Early après-ski (15-17) in Lindvallen/Tandådalen, then bowling, cinema or dinner near the square.
- Live & Club: Afterski in Tandådalen → dinner → DJ and dancing.
- Mountain chic: Dinner and lounge at Högfjället → piano bar until late.
Practical tips for the evening
Book a table early during weekends and holidays. Take a ski bus or taxi home. Arrive 20 minutes before the start of après-ski to avoid standing room. Bring ID - some places have an age limit after 21:00. Dress in layers and bring a pair of indoor shoes. For more accommodation tips near the square, see accommodation in Sälen.
If you want quieter evenings
Head to Högfjället for a wine and cocktail bar feel, or stay in Lindvallen for dinner and a sauna in the cabin. A popular option is to book private chef in the cottage and finish with a short walk to the bar for a last drink.
Summary & related tips
In short:
- Most choice: Lindvallen/Sälfjällstorget
- Most live stage: Tandådalstorget
- Mostly classic mountain evening: Högfjället
- Cosy and close: Hundfjället
- Separate but complete: Soldering
Choose the area to suit your mood, book smart and let the evenings match your days in the mountains.
See more tips at Entertainment and après-ski in Sälen and restaurants in Sälen for a drunken mountain night.