Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Swedish Winter Wonderland
Classic hotel in Sweden’s southernmost alp At Storsätra Fjällhotell, guests will learn the true meaning of pleasure. This classic hotel in Grövelsjön offers a mix of genuine, inspiring atmosphere and sustainable living.
ten with fish or game from the area. And for those day excursions in the wilderness, there are packed lunches with something nice and warm to drink in a flask.
By Malin Norman | Photos: Storsätra Fjällhotell
Located in Sweden’s southernmost alp destination Grövelsjön, Storsätra Fjällhotell rests comfortably at around 750 metres above sea level, surrounded by three national parks. It is also the southernmost Sami village and hosts pasture for reindeer. “Here, you can wake up to see 200 reindeer outside the window!” explains hotel owner Lars Ericson. The unexploited area is great for not only reindeer spotting but also cross-country skiing, with around 100 kilometres of prepared ski tracks starting just outside the hotel – ideal for those who want to train for Vasaloppet – as well as trails leading as far north as Kiruna and into Norway. There is also a ski slope with six pistes around one kilometre from the hotel, and the popular ski resort Idre is not far away. In summer, the opportunities for hiking 58 | Issue 107 | December 2017
and fishing are endless. Clearly, this is the real deal – a place for outdoor activities in the day and relaxation in the evening.
Dalarna’s first alp hotel The classic, four-star hotel was opened in 1939 by Margit Jonsson as Dalarna County’s first alp hotel. These days, it has 35 comfortable rooms and conference facilities for up to 50 guests. Storsätra Fjällhotell also has a popular relaxation area with a sauna and a heated bath tub next to river Grövlan, and a cosy lounge with coffee and treats, great for reading magazines or chatting about the day’s adventures. Guests are served a fabulous breakfast buffet in a genuine dining hall and, in the evening, a carefully prepared, delicious three-course dinner in the restaurant, of-
As proof of its successful concept, Storsätra Fjällhotell won Private Luxury Hotel of the Year 2018 at the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards. Also praised in 2016, it was awarded Luxury Traditional Hotel of the Year – Sweden. So if heading to the Swedish mountains, make sure not to miss this treat as it boasts all the good things in life.
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