Sälen is situated in the western part of Dalarna’s county, in Malung-Sälen’s municipality, on the border between woodland and bare mountain – just a few mil from Norway. Its geographical position makes the mountain region easily accessible from large parts of Sweden, whilst you are greeted by an authentic mountain atmosphere as soon as you arrive. The coordinates for the centre of Sälen are approximately 61.1567° N, 13.2573° E. In Sälen, there are around 4,500 holiday cottages of varying quality and size. Depending on what you’re looking for, there’s everything from small, simple accommodation to options in accommodation for large groups.
Distance to Sälen from different cities
From Stockholm it is about 400-450 km, which corresponds to about 5-6 hours by car via Enköping, Sala, Mora and Malung. From Gothenburg it is about 500-550 km (6-7 hours), while the distance from Oslo is around 230-240 km - only 3.5-4 hours. For those who want to travel quickly, there are Scandinavian Mountains Airport between Sälen and Trysil, with 15-25 minute transfers to Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen and Hundfjället.
Sälen mountain systems and areas
When you say Sälen, you are actually referring to the whole mountain system rather than a single resort. The area consists of several destinations linked by roads, ski buses and sometimes lifts. Lindvallen is the central node with shops, restaurants and Experium. Högfjället is next door and is linked by ski trails. To the west you will find Tandådalen and Hundfjället, known for varied skiing and modern lifts. In the far north is Stöten, which often has a colder climate and longer season. Just 20 kilometres away on the Norwegian side is Trysil, making the area internationally accessible.
How to travel to Sälen
By car, most people follow the E18 via Enköping and then road 70 through Sala, Avesta and Mora, then road 66 via Malung up towards the mountains. By train, you can travel easily to Mora and change there to a bus to Sälenfjällen. During the winter season, there are seasonal flights to Scandinavian Mountains Airport from Stockholm and Copenhagen, among others, with short transfers to the facilities. For companies or groups conference organisers in Sälen often help with coordinated transfers and accommodation.
Summary - Location of Sälen in the mountains
Sälen is located in the north-west of Dalarna, close to the Norwegian border, with short distances between SälenMountain areas - Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen, Hundfjället and Stöten. The combination of proximity to southern and central Sweden, its own airport 15-25 minutes away and a cohesive mountain system makes Sälen uniquely accessible. Choose your accommodation in Sälen, plan activities all year round and experience how close to real mountain feeling actually is.
When planning your trip to the mountains, finding the right accommodation in Sälen is often the next step. Many people choose to stay near ski areas like Lindvallen, Tandådalen or Högfjället to be close to skiing, restaurants and activities all year round. Explore our cabins and mountain houses in Sälen and find accommodation to suit your next mountain holiday.
For those who want to combine the mountain experience with extra comfort, there are several options for luxury accommodation in Sälen, where large social areas, sauna and mountain views create a perfect base for both skiing and relaxation. If you're travelling with family or friends, it can also be a good choice to rent a large cottage in Sälen where everyone can live together close to the mountain experience.
For larger groups, conferences or business trips, it is also possible to book exclusive accommodation for 30–50 people in Sälen. This makes it easy to gather the whole group in one mountain house, close to both nature and activities.