6 Dec - 7 Dec 2024

Ski Test Weekend Sälen

Ski Test Weekend Sälen marks the start of the winter season in Sälen! The weekend offers the first skiing of the winter and, as tradition demands, a big product test with leading brands.

Package fr. 155,50 EUR/pers. incl. SkiPass

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Ski Test Weekend Sälen always takes place on the first weekend in December and marks the start of the ski season in Sälen. Spend the days, and even part of the evenings, enjoying the first corduroy turns of the season.

Ski-, snowboard- and product test

The product test is located at Gustavtorget and all the leading brands are represented. Try out this year's latest skis, snowboards, goggles, helmets and other accessories. The ski and product test is free, so you can test to your heart’s content all weekend long.

Product testing is open on the Friday and Saturday.

Product suppliers

United Shapes, CHPO, Icelantic Skis, Stranda Snowboards, Extrem Skis, Stöckli, Leki, Völkl, Nordica, Smith, Thermic, Amplid Snowboards, Stereo Skis, K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, Line Skis, Helly Hansen, Nitro, Bataleon, Nidecker, Armada, Blizzard, Tecnica, Dynafit, G3, Giro, Black Crows, Spektrum, Sweet Protection, Black Diamond, ATK Bindings, Pieps, La Sportiva, OAC, Tur Snowboards, ATOMIC, DPS, Kästle, Movement, Ortovox, LibTech, Gnu, Jones Snowboards, Salomon, Head, Tyrolia, Elan Skis, 2117 OF SWEDEN, Faction, Fischer, Rossignol, Dynastar, Adidas Terrex, Scott, Smith, Burton, Oakley.

We reserve the right to make changes.

How to test skis

In order to be able to test skis and other products, you need to be a SkiStar Member. If you're not already a member, you can join now. Read more and become a member »

Once you become a member, you can continue according to the instructions:

Download the SkiStar app. The app can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android.
Log in
Go to the Profile tab
Select 'Member'
Above your membership level, you will see a square with an arrow below. Swipe the square down to make your personal QR code visible.
Show the QR code for the supplier whose products you want to try

Once you have finished trying, show the QR code to the supplier, who will then check that you have returned the product.

Welcome to SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället

The hotel is now closed for the season. We thank you for a fantastic winter and welcome you back in December, when we open for season 24/25. SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället is located at the foot of Hundfjället's slope, with the West Express chairlift directly outside the entrance. The hotel offers playroom, several restaurants and bars, swimming and spa. Trollskogen and the children's area with the ski school is almost right outside the door. SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället delivers maximum relaxation with a focus on personal hospitality.

Welcome home to SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen

The hotel is located at the foot of Lindvallen's lifts and slope, right next to the popular cross-country skiing trails. Just a stone's throw away is Svansjön lake, this summer's main activity area, where you'll find the climbing park, padel and bike trails. The heart of the hotel is Lodgebaren (The Lodge Bar), which boasts an open fire and comfortable sofa groups. Located next to the hotel is Experium, the experience centre with water park, bowling, spa and more.

Weather and slopes in Sälen

This is the place to find out all about open lifts and pistes, the weather in the mountains, webcams, the cross-country ski trails, avalanche info and piste maps for Sälen's four different ski areas.

Restaurants and cafés in Sälen

In Sälen, you'll find around 50 first-class restaurants with specialities ranging from game to Italian. In Sälen there are also a number of cosy cafés.

Adventure Pool

Here you'll find water slides, waves, outdoor baths, whirlpools, indoor surfing via FlowRider®, and much more besides. Everything wrapped up in an exciting ocean environment.

Spa and health

Treat yourself to some R&R time after a day on the mountain. The number of guests at Sauna World and spa is limited; you therefore need to pre-book your visit. You will receive information on payment methods when you book your visit.

Accommodation