Salen (Salen) - the largest ski center in Sweden, ideal for families with children (more than 80% of the season is for the family tourists). The resort is located at the southernmost tip of the Swedish mountains and offers varied and quality skiing in five areas: Lindvallen, Hogfjallet, Tandadalen, Hundfjallet and Klappen. The routes are mostly wide and gently sloping, the steepest drop of heights is 353 m.
Selen was originally a small village transformed from time to time from a quiet paradise for fans of fishing and mountain biking in an excellent place for winter sports . To the credit of the organizers it should be noted that, despite the increased flow of tourists, the resort has not lost its charm . Conditionally it is possible to distinguish two seasons: le winter and winter . In winter, skiing is recommended from November 15 to mid-April . In summer, in addition to catching fish, you can go canoeing, horse riding, playing golf, and just swimming in numerous lakes . Selen's primeval, wild nature is best explored on foot . Routes calculated for different levels of physical fitness range from paths two kilometers to ninety kilometers of trails .
Climate
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History and culture
The first settlers appeared here in the 8th century . They were engaged in fishing, hunting and cattle breeding, part of the time, due to the climatic features of the region, in small wooden mountain huts, the name of which was the word "Salen" . Civilization came here rather late, in the 20s 20 century . The impetus for development was given through the construction of a railway that allowed a few tourists to enjoy the local natural beauties . The first track was built in 1922 . The lifts were opened much later . Since then the resort of Sälen has continued the development of infrastructure, evolving "all the new and new opportunities for active pastime, focusing, nevertheless, on family vacation .
How to get to Saleny
The resort is located near the border with Norway. To Stockholm - 400 km, to Oslo - 250 km.
The most convenient way to reach by plane to Stockholm, then by bus or train to the town of Mora. From there, a bus runs to Selen.
By train
The minimum price for a second-class Intercity train ride is 280 kroons, the minimum cost of a first class trip is 434 kroons. Without transfers, additional buses and trains to Mora can be reached three times a day, in the morning, at lunch and not late in the evening. The journey takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. The exact schedule, cost can be found on the site www.sj.se. There you can book a ticket.
By bus
Buses from Stockholm to Mora do not go often. From the central bus station (Stockholm Cityterm) there is usually one, sometimes two times a day there are regular buses. Travel time is almost four and a half hours. The minimum fare is 239 kroons. Transport is dispatched at different times, depending on the day of the week. A rarity is the morning route. The exact schedule, the cost can be found on the website www.swebus.se.
After arriving in the city of Mora you will need to take a bus to Salen .Since timetables for local transport and trains or buses from Stockholm are not closely related, you will need to spend a certain amount of time planning the route .Convenient from all points of view, the flight is sent once a day, in the morning .Travel time - 1 hour 40 minutes .The remaining buses, which are sent quite a lot during the day, require more time on the way, numerous transfers and t .n, increasing the stay on the road up to five more hours .One way fare is 100 CZK .The exact schedule, the cost can be found on the website www .dalatrafik .se .
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Skating areas of Selena
In a large modern area of Lindwall, there are three skiing areas with their own schools, rental outlets, restaurants and shops. There is also a park with springboards and slats for children and beginners alpine skiers.
From Mount Khegfjellet, you can enjoy beautiful views of the village of the same name with a couple of shops, restaurants and the Hogfjallshotell. This secluded and quiet resort is liked by the appropriate tourists - preferring privacy.
Tandadalen differs more cheerful night life (and about night even and to speak it is not necessary) and abrupt lines, for example, on a slope Watten. It was there that the World Cup competitions on snowboarding were held more than once.
Hundfijlet can boast of trails of all levels of complexity and directions. In the role of local attractions there is a fairy forest located nearby, where 400 trolls, carved from wood, live. For children in Hundfjilet prepared a winding, winding 1, 5-kilometer track and a special children's "Dream Park".
In Clappen about 30 trails, a total length of 34 km. The resort itself is small, but for snowboarders there managed to build and fan-park, and half-pipe, and quater-pipe.
Kitchen and restaurants
Restaurants and cafes of Selena offer a choice of numerous dishes of Swedish cuisine, mostly high-calorie. For those who are not afraid to get well, especially local pancakes with different fillings are recommended, the favorite treat of the inhabitants of the northern country. Traditional creamy sauce will successfully complement the dish familiar to Russians. Those who prefer to eat on their own, will easily find in the grocery stores the freshest goods, in particular the famous Swedish pastries and fish delicacies.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
For those who come to Selen in summer, the Experium water park, opened in December 2009, will be of interest. In addition to various water attractions, spa treatments, saunas and surfing opportunities, inside you can find a 3D cinema, restaurants and bowling.
If fishing is considered as another summer entertainment, then there is no better way to relax in nature. Moreover, everything here is organized in such a way that real professionals and amateurs could get pleasure from the process. Trout, including rainbow, grayling, whitefish, bream and other species - the main trophies of local water bodies. Photos of Selena (16)