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Things to see in Sälen (Sweden): 14 places and when to go
Sälen is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Snow (7), Hiking (4), Temples (2). The best known are Hundfjället, Tandå valley and Lindvallen. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 61.268, 13.0705
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Snow (7) · Hiking (4) · Temples (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Also possible
- March to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 322 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Näsfjället, at 905 m.
What to see in Sälen
The places in and around Sälen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HundfjälletSnow12 km
- Tandå valleySki resort11 km
- LindvallenSki resort in Sweden14 km
- NäsfjälletSki resort14 km
- Sörsjöns kapellChurch building in Malung-Sälen Municipality, Sweden16 km
- Tandådalens fjällkyrkaChurch building in Malung-Sälen Municipality, Sweden11 km
- Experium indoor water parkWith kids14 km
- HögfjälletMountain in Sweden13 km
- KällfjällsstuganHiking5.3 km
- SälenSki resort12 km
- SälenringenHiking12 km
- Södra Kungsleden - Stage 1Hiking trail section between Sälen Högfjellshotel and Närfjällsstugan8.2 km
- Södra Kungsleden - Stage 2Hiking trail section between Närfjällsstugan and Björnholmsstugan11 km
- Stöten i SälenSki resort9.4 km
When to go to Sälen
The best time to visit Sälen is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:58
- FebBest time8:36
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:21
- MayBest time17:07
- JunBest time18:54
- JulBest time18:08
- AugBest time15:33
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:36
- NovBetter not6:46
- DecBest time5:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 05. In January, 10 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sälen
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 322 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hölje7 places48 km
- Bograngen7 places69 km
- Mora9 places85 km
- Idre17 places101 km
- Tällberg11 places115 km
- Gunnarskog7 places138 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sälen?
The best known: Hundfjället, Tandå valley, Lindvallen, Näsfjället, Sörsjöns kapell. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sälen?
December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 05.
How do you get to Sälen?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 322 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sälen as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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