About Sälen · Accommodation Stöten
Stöten to Sälen
Less crowded slopes, its own ski lift system and a genuine mountain atmosphere in the far north of Sälenfjällen.
Your party
1per house, no other guests
The whole house from
62,500 SEKweek, winter season
To the airport
20 minsScandinavian Mountains
Three houses next to one another
51guests in Sälengodset, Fjällgodset and Winebunker, with their own function room
Stöten is situated at the northernmost end of Sälenfjällen, just over three mil from Lindvallen, with its own ski lift facilities and its own lift pass. Here’s what sets Stöten apart from the four areas of SkiStar, what the slopes are like, how to get there and where to stay. If you’d like to compare all the areas first: Which area of Sälen should you live in?. Would you like to stay near Stöten with a whole house to yourselves: ask us, and we’ll tell you what’s best for you.
Stöten
What is Stöten – and is it Sälen?
Stöten is one of Sälenfjällens’s six resorts, according to Visit Dalarna, alongside Lindvallen, Högfjället, Tandådalen, Hundfjället and Kläppen, and is situated in the municipality of Malung-Sälen. The resort is operated by Stöten within Sälen AB, not by SkiStar, and sells its own lift pass, the Stöten SkiPass. SkiStar’s Sälen SkiPass is valid in the four SkiStar areas – ski resorts in Sälen. How the line is usually drawn: Is Stöten part of Sälen?
Stöten – our own resort with its own lift pass
Stöten is the northernmost ski area in Sälenfjällens, with its own lift facilities and its own ski pass, which is not included in the passes for SkiStar, Sälen and SkiPass. The area is known for its authentic mountain atmosphere and more relaxed pace, with slopes suitable for the whole family and a children’s area with a ski school.
Cross-country ski trails start from the area, and in summer, Stöten offers hiking and cycling in mountainous terrain. If you’d like to combine this with Sälen’s other facilities, allow 20–35 minutes by car.
Vacuum tubes in Sälen
We manage the properties and can combine them. The table shows what is currently available.
| Company | Outline | Guests | Bedroom | Location | A whole week | Sun–Thu | Thu–Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 30 guests | Sälengodset + Fjällgodset + Winebunker combination | 51 | 22 | Gamla Sälfjällstangen | 21 March (5 dates) | 6 Dec (8 dates) | 3 Dec (6 dates) |
| 21–30 guests | Sälengodset + Fjällgodset combination | 43 | 19 | Gamla Sälfjällstangen | 21 March (5 dates) | 6 Dec (8 dates) | 3 Dec (6 dates) |
| Up to 24 | Gattarstugan | 24 | 11 | Tandådalen | 6 Dec (11 dates) | 6 Dec (13 dates) | 3 Dec (14 dates) |
| Up to 22 | Fjällgodset | 22 | 10 | Gamla Sälfjällstangen | 21 March (5 dates) | 6 Dec (9 dates) | 3 Dec (6 dates) |
| Up to 21 | Sälengodset | 21 | 9 | Gamla Sälfjällstangen | 6 Dec (9 dates) | 6 Dec (14 dates) | 3 Dec (12 dates) |
| Up to 21 | Olarslodgen | 21 | 8 | Sälfjällstorget | 6 Dec (5 dates) | 6 Dec (7 dates) | 10 Dec (6 dates) |
| Up to 15 | Stenlodgen | 15 | 5 | Sälfjällstorget | 6 Dec (20 dates) | 6 Dec (19 dates) | 3 Dec (19 dates) |
| Up to 12 | Villa Åsstigen | 12 | 5 | Gilleråsen | 6 Dec (20 dates) | Fully booked | Fully booked |
| Up to 10 | Winebunker | 8 | 3 | Gamla Sälfjällstangen | 6 Dec (19 dates) | 6 Dec (21 dates) | 3 Dec (20 dates) |
| Up to 8 | The Skiers Lodge | 8 | 4 | Lindvallen | 6 Dec (15 dates) | 6 Dec (14 dates) | 3 Dec (15 dates) |
The dates shown are the next available arrival dates; the figure in brackets indicates the number of available periods in the coming year. As we manage the properties ourselves, we can combine them, and the combinations are only shown when all properties are available at the same time. The information is updated automatically from our booking system.
The slopes
Skiing in Stöten – from the children’s slope to the steep slopes
Stöten has 50 runs and 23 lifts spread across three squares: Stöten Square, Soltorget and Skidtorget. The ‘Mormors’ downhill run from Soltorget is 3,060 metres long and is Sälen’s longest run; according to Visit Dalarna, it also has the greatest vertical drop in Sälen. Overlooking the resort is Östra Granfjället, 948 metres above sea level and Sälenfjällens’s highest peak. The 2026/27 season runs from 10 December to 11 April; the lifts run from 09.00 to 15.30, the floodlit runs are open until 18.00 every day, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays there is early-morning skiing from 07.30 to 09.00. The cross-country trails cover 47 kilometres, of which the 3-kilometre ‘Ljusrundan’ is floodlit until 23.00. Afterski: Brasseriet, Tipi Bar and fondue evenings at Fjällkåtan. A season ticket costs 8,295 kronor for adults in 2026/27.
Distance from Stöten
It is just over three mil to Lindvallen – about half an hour by car – and about four mil to Sälen’s village. According to Stöten, Scandinavian Mountains Airport is about 15 minutes away, and Trysil is four mil away. The SkiStar ski bus serves SkiStar’s four areas; Dalatrafik’s route 317 passes Stöten, Hundfjället, Tandådalen, Högfjället and Lindvallen, but the 2026/27 winter timetable had not been published at the time of writing. You should plan to travel by car if you wish to move between the Stöten and SkiStar areas during the week.
Winter off-piste – cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding
The cross-country trails start right from the area, and Stöten is one of the few places in Sälen with dedicated trails where dogs are allowed to accompany you. If you’re looking for more mil, you’ll find the entire trail network in our A guide to cross-country skiing in Sälen, and anyone travelling with a dog can find practical advice on the page about dog in Sälen.
Snowmobile safaris and dog sledding can be booked through the local operators we work with, and we’ll help you arrange the times to fit in with your skiing. Read more about snowmobile safari in Sälen, dog team and other winter activities.
Summers
Summer in Stöten – hiking and cycling in mountain terrain
Once the snow has melted, Stöten becomes a starting point for hiking and cycling in the mountains, with trails beginning right at the complex. Summer at Sälen is quiet in a way that winter never is, and the mountain cabin serves just as well as a base then: long days out and about, dinner at home and a sauna in the evening.
Suggested routes can be found in the guidebooks hiking in Sälen and summer in Sälen, and anyone looking for a bit of pace will find Sälen’s cycle park in Lindvallen.
The Journey
How to get to Stöten
If you’re travelling by car, follow Route 66 through the village of Sälen and continue north; the road is ploughed and signposted all the way to the facility. If you’re flying in via Scandinavian Mountains Airport, you’ll find transfer information and tips on the page flights to Sälen. If you’re unsure whether Stöten is the right location for your group, there’s a comparison of all the areas in A guide to holiday cottage areas in Sälen, and an overview of child-friendly options on the page at Sälen with children.
Stay near Stöten with the whole group
In Stöten, we have sollodgen: a log cabin in the Soltorg villages for 16 guests, with ski-in/ski-out access, eight bedrooms, two saunas and a fireplace, 1,170 metres from the ski centre. Our other houses are located in Lindvallen, near Sälfjällstorget, in Gamla Sälfjällstangen and in Tandådalen, 30–40 minutes’ drive from Stöten. If you’d like to visit Stöten for a day trip and have a whole house to come home to: A whole mountain cottage in Sälen for 8–24 guests. If you’d prefer to stay near the ski lift in one of SkiStar’s areas, the properties with the shortest distance to the slopes are located at Ski-in, ski-out at Sälen.
The history of Stöten
The Stöten ski resort opened in 1976, ten years after Hundfjället, and in 1990 a World Cup slalom event was held here. The fact that the area is still run with its own ski lift system and its own ski pass goes some way towards explaining the more laid-back atmosphere. The full story of how Sälen grew from mountain pastures into a ski resort can be found on the page about History of Sälen.
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The questions
Want to explore more of Sälen?
Stöten is situated in the northernmost part of Sälenfjällen. In Lindvallen you’ll find family-friendly skiing and activities at Experium; Högfjället offers a classic mountain setting, whilst Tandådalen and Hundfjället feature more challenging slopes and spectacular views.