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several playgrounds, a waterslide, canoe hire, minigolf and a beach to keep the kids happy.
Another option is the
STF Hostel
(
0250-421 70; Gillevägen 3; s/d from Skr350/550;
;
103)
.
Sat & Sun)
in Orsa, with a bank about three blocks down Dalagatan and a grocery and Sys-
tembolaget both nearby.
Buses 103 and 104 run regularly between Mora and Orsa.
Sälen & Around
0280 / Pop 650
A split-personality village, Sälen transforms itself completely from a quiet fishing paradise
in summer into one of Sweden's largest and poshest ski resorts in winter. It's a tiny spot in
the wilds of Dalarna, and in addition to its seven ski areas it's a good base for all kinds of
outdoor activities, including canoeing, horse riding and wildlife safaris (ask at the tourist
office).
Activities
The
ski areas
, with chalets, pubs and nightclubs, are strung out for 20km along the road
running through the steep-flanked mountains west of Sälen. There are over 100 lifts, pistes
of all degrees and guaranteed snow from 15 November to mid-April. For details visit
www.skistar.com
.
About 45km north of Sälen, cheaper and quieter skiing is available at
Näsfjället
.
In summer the ski hills convert to
mountain-bike parks
; the ski area at
Lindvallen
(
0771-84 00 00)
has a whole summer season built around the sport, and you can rent helmets
and gear at the lift or via the tourist office. The bike park is open Thursday to Sunday from
mid-June to August.
There's some good
hiking
in summer, mainly north of the road. Buy a map (Skr20) of
the southern section of the Kungsleden trail at the tourist office.
Sleeping & Eating
