Åre vs Sälen
Åre vs Sälen compared side by side: 91 km vs 100 km of slopes, 41 vs 100 lifts, top elevation 1,274 m vs 890 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Åre
Sweden
|
Sälen
Sweden
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 91 km | 100 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 45 km | 46 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 38 km ▲ | 37 km |
| Expert (black) slopes | 8 km | 17 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | 49% ▲ | 46% |
| Ski lifts | 41 | 100 ▲ |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 374 m | 420 m ▲ |
| Top elevation | 1,274 m ▲ | 890 m |
| Vertical drop | 900 m ▲ | 470 m |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Åre | Sälen |
| Known for | Après-ski · Modern lifts · Scenic views | Modern lifts · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Sälen is the bigger ski area with 100 km of slopes versus 91 km (a similar size).
- Åre goes higher: its top station is at 1,274 m compared with 890 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Åre has the friendlier terrain mix with 49% easy slopes (45 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Sälen: 17 km of expert slopes.
- Sälen has the larger lift network with 100 lifts.
Åre vs Sälen: quick answers
Sälen is bigger with 100 km of marked slopes, compared with 91 km.
Åre has the higher top station at 1,274 m versus 890 m.
Åre is the friendlier choice for beginners: 49% of its slopes are easy blue runs (45 km), versus 46% in Sälen.