Sälen
Sweden's most popular family ski destination, with four linked resorts and excellent children's programs.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
200m (656ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
876m (2,874ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
400m (1,312ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
250cm (98in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
100
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
40
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
200ha (494ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
40%
Intermediate
45%
Difficult
15%
Best For
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Sälen's snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Dec – Apr
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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