Stöten: i Sälen, vy från toppen

Among the mountain resorts of Dalarna County, Stöten stands out for its high-country setting in the Sälen mountains, close to Sweden’s border with Norway. It lies within the Scandinavian Mountains, where long winters and forested slopes define the rhythm of the area. Stöten is part of the wider Sälen ski region, one of Sweden’s most established winter-sports destinations, with terrain centred on Granfjällsstöten. The broader Sälen area is also associated with Vasaloppet, the annual cross-country ski race that starts in Sälen and finishes in Mora. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Stöten and the Sälen mountains.

Dalarna County is renowned in Sweden for the hand-carved and brightly painted Dala horse, a folk symbol closely tied to the region. Its terrain runs from the forests of Bergslagen towards mountains on the Norwegian border, while the Dalälven River and Lake Siljan shape much of its geography. Falun, the county seat, developed around the historic Falun Copper Mine, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Midsummer traditions, regional dress and red-painted timber houses remain strong markers of local identity, particularly around Siljan. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Dalarna County relates to central Sweden’s forests, lakes and uplands.

Sweden combines Baltic coastal life with Arctic expanses in a way that reflects its position within northern Europe. Forests, lakes and long shorelines define much of the country, from Lake Vänern in the south to the Gulf of Bothnia and the mountains along the Norwegian border. Stockholm spreads across islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, while the preserved 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum recalls Sweden’s era as a major European power. Midsummer celebrations and the traditions of the Sámi people add further depth to its regional identity. Browse other webcams across Sweden to place this setting in a wider geographic context.