4 Dec - 7 Dec 2025
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.
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. Test this year's new skis for children and adults, snowboards, goggles, helmets and other accessories. The ski and product test is free, and you can test as much as you like during the weekend, 5–6 December.
Suppliers
Amplid Snowboards, Armada, ATK Bindings, Atomic, Bataleon, Black Crows, Black Diamond, Blizzard, Blossom Skis, DPS, Dynafit, Dynastar, Elan, EQPE, Extrem Skis, Faction Skis, Field Earth Skis & Snowboards, Fischer, Flux, Giro, Gnu Snowboards, Head, Icelantic Skis, Jones Snowboards, K2 Skis, Kästle, Leki, Lib Tech Snowboards, Log Ski, Nidecker, Nitro, Nordica, Oakley, Pieps, POC, Rome, Rossignol, Salomon, Salomon Snowboards, Sims, Smith, Stöckli, Stranda, Sweet Protection, Tecnica, Twistboxes, United Shapes, Völkl
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.
KKickstart the winter season at SkiStarshop Concept Store Lindvallen
On Friday, December 5, you’re invited to an exclusive evening at SkiStarshop Concept Store in Lindvallen – an after-hours event together with our partners. During the evening, the store transforms into a festive meeting place filled with our partners and their latest products. Discover and try this season’s new arrivals in ski fashion, equipment and accessories. Warm welcome!
Everything about the weekend
Programme of activities for all
In addition to lots of skiing and ski tests, SkiStar’s ski school invites you to join a few runs with tips. There will also be competitions, a visit from Valle, a customer evening at Concept Store, après-ski, and a nightclub.
Lift opening hours
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.
Welcome to SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället
SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället is located at the foot of Hundfjället’s slopes, with the West Express chairlift right outside the entrance. The hotel offers a playroom, several restaurants and bars, a pool and spa. Just a stone’s throw away you’ll find Trollskogen and the children’s area with ski school. SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället offers complete relaxation with personal service at its heart. We have now closed for the season and will reopen in December 2025 - see you in winter!
Welcome home to SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen
The hotel is located at the foot of Lindvallen’s lifts and slopes, right next to the popular cross-country trails. The apartments have been newly renovated for winter 2025/26, with updated surfaces and furnishings. Just a stone’s throw away is Svansjön, the main summer activity area, featuring a climbing park, padel courts, and cycling trails. The heart of the hotel is the Lodge Bar, with an open fireplace and cosy seating. Right next door is Experium, the adventure centre with a pool, bowling, and spa.
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.
