Riksgränsen vs Sälen
Riksgränsen vs Sälen compared side by side: 21 km vs 100 km of slopes, 6 vs 100 lifts, top elevation 909 m vs 890 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Riksgränsen
Sweden
|
Sälen
Sweden
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 21 km | 100 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 10 km | 46 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 10 km | 37 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | 1 km | 17 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | 48% ▲ | 46% |
| Ski lifts | 6 | 100 ▲ |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 500 m ▲ | 420 m |
| Top elevation | 909 m ▲ | 890 m |
| Vertical drop | 409 m | 470 m ▲ |
| Season | February – June | December – April |
| Ski area | Riksgränsen | Sälen |
| Known for | Off-piste · Scenic views | Modern lifts · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Sälen is the bigger ski area with 100 km of slopes versus 21 km (about 4.8× more).
- Riksgränsen goes higher: its top station is at 909 m compared with 890 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Riksgränsen has the friendlier terrain mix with 48% easy slopes (10 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Sälen: 17 km of expert slopes.
- Sälen has the larger lift network with 100 lifts.
Riksgränsen vs Sälen: quick answers
Sälen is bigger with 100 km of marked slopes, compared with 21 km.
Riksgränsen has the higher top station at 909 m versus 890 m.
Riksgränsen is the friendlier choice for beginners: 48% of its slopes are easy blue runs (10 km), versus 46% in Sälen.