Summer in the mountains in Sälen, Trysil or Åre – which suits you best?

Sälen, Trysil and Åre all offer summer in the mountains with activities, nature and comfortable accommodation close to the experiences. But the feeling is slightly different. Here we help you find the destination that best suits your trip, your pace and what you want from your mountain summer.

Start with the feeling you want

Choosing the mountains in summer is a simple way to enjoy nature, fresh air, activities and time together. But once you have decided on a mountain holiday, the next question is: should you choose Sälen, Trysil or Åre?

All three destinations are great for those who want to experience summer in the mountains, but in slightly different ways. It is not about which place is best, but which one suits your trip, your pace and what you want to get out of your mountain summer.

Do you want a simple and family-friendly holiday, lots of activity close by or a mountain feeling with more energy, views and restaurants? Here we help you find the right fit.

Sälen – easy, playful and family-friendly

A mountain summer in Sälen is a good fit if you want your holiday to feel safe, smooth and easy to get started with. Here, it is simple to combine accommodation, activities, play and nature without the days having to be too planned.

Sälen is a particularly good choice for families with children and for those who want moderately active days. You can do a lot, but you do not have to fill the whole day for the holiday to feel full of experiences.

Sälen is especially suitable if you want

• A family-friendly mountain summer with plenty close by
• Playful activities and short distances
• A gentle introduction to the mountains in summer
• Moderately active days with plenty of time for breaks

Trysil – active, flexible and full of experiences

A summer in Trysil is a good fit if you want a holiday with plenty of content. Biking, family activities, nature and adventure are close by, making it easy to fill the days without things feeling complicated.

Trysil works well when different people in the group want slightly different paces. Someone may want to bike or try an activity, while someone else wants to swim, take a break or enjoy calmer moments at the accommodation.

Trysil is especially suitable if you want

• Biking, activity and adventure close to your accommodation
• A flexible mountain summer with plenty to choose from
• A destination that suits both active days and calm evenings
• Active days without the holiday needing to feel stressful

Åre – mountain feeling, energy and variety

A mountain summer in Åre is a good fit if you want a clear mountain feeling and a little more energy around you. Here, you will find a strong combination of biking, hiking, views, restaurants and village life.

Åre is a good choice for couples, groups of friends and families with slightly older children or teenagers who want more options, more speed and a holiday where the day can shift between activities, mountain surroundings and good food.

Åre is especially suitable if you want

• A mountain feeling with more energy and a sense of discovery
• Biking, hiking and views as important parts of the trip
• Restaurants, village life and activities close together
• A destination that suits both active days and calm evenings

Think about pace, travel group and accommodation

The easiest way to choose is to start with who is travelling. Are you travelling with young children, older children, friends, your partner or several generations together? Do you want calm days, active days or a bit of both?

If you want to do a lot, it can be worth looking more closely at biking, climbing park and other summer activities. If you want to take it easier, proximity to nature, restaurants and comfortable accommodation may matter more.

Whatever destination you choose, the holiday becomes easier when you stay close to what you want to do. Hotel or lodge accommodation is a good choice if you want service and comfort, while an apartment or cabin can give you more flexibility.

There is no wrong choice

The great thing about summer in the mountains is that you do not have to choose perfectly. Sälen, Trysil and Åre all offer nature, fresh air, activities and the chance to shape the holiday around your pace.

The difference is not about which destination is best, but which one suits you best this summer.

If you want more inspiration, you can read about how a summer day in the mountains can look at different paces, or start by exploring summer in the mountains.