A complete outdoor holiday in Dalarna

Whether you are a family raring to go on a canoeing adventure, friends who want to experience challenging mountain bike trails, or a couple who want to combine easy hiking with fast-paced activities, Dalarna in central Sweden has several places where you can find outdoor activities, accommodation and food experiences all in the same place, year round.

Säfsen Resort

At Säfsen Resort in southern Dalarna, families are the focal point. Kids - and adults - of all ages will have a fun holiday experience here. Säfsen is situated in a valley surrounded by rolling mountains, huge forests and lots of lakes, which makes cycling, hiking, canoeing and fishing here so enjoyable. At Säfsen, you’ll stay in self-catering cabins, but the restaurant is nearby for great dinners or takeaways.
In winter, the year round resort offers 18 slopes, 6 lifts, 115 km of cross country ski tracks and a snow park.

Orsa Grönklitt

Orsa Grönklitt, in central Dalarna, is a family-friendly place where adventures, beasts of prey, and beautiful views go hand in hand. The cosy cabins are close to nature, where plenty of hiking and cycling trails await you. It’s also close to Rädsjön for canoeing and swimming.
In winter, Orsa Grönklitt is a popular cross country skiing destination with 130 km of tracks and a ski resort with slopes for all the family as well as a unique opportunity to see wolves, tigers, and leopards from the ski lifts and the slopes. Just next to Orsa Grönklitt is a wildlife park with predators, well worth a visit, any time of year.

Sälen

Salenfjällen, in the northwest of Dalarna, is best known as a ski resort with a total of 100 slopes in every direction, cross country tracks, and a wide range of activities for all the family such as dog sledding and snowmobile driving.
But summer holidays at Sälen are a great experience, too. Experience the mountain environment on one of the many hiking tours or explore the area by mountain bike. Sälen offers everything from high rope courses to a water park, from a bike park to canoeing, as well as more relaxing activities such as golf or spa treatments. You can stay in a cabin, an apartment, or a hotel close to the activities and wonderful restaurants and cafes.

Idre Fjäll

Even further north, towards the Norwegian border, is Idre Fjäll, a ski resort that offers something for everyone and skiing in every direction. You can find everything here; the steepest slope in Dalarna, ski cross tracks, a snow park, kids’ areas, swimming baths, an activity centre, and more.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a cabin, apartment, or at a hotel and enjoy the mountain environment, all year round.
In the summer, cycling and hiking attract lots of visitors. Tours to the summits of Nipfjället or Städjan are every popular. For those who are looking for more excitement and adventure, there are cross country trails, high rope courses and water-based adventures like whitewater rafting.
Idre is Sweden’s southernmost Sami village, with reindeer roaming free, and they might even take a peep through your cabin window. People wanting to know more about Sami culture and meet tame reindeer can visit Renbiten and combine reindeer herding with activities and a visit to the farm shop.