Spa and Ski in the Winter Mountains
Photos: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
The Grövel Lake and the Grövel Lake Mountains are situated in the northern part of Dalarna.
The area is characterized by low mountains and old-growth pine forest and here and there streams and wells break through. The Grövel Lake Mountains are a collective term for the area surrounding the lake which stretches over the border between Sweden and Norway. The highest mountain on the Swedish side is Storvätteshågna at 1,204 m. On the Norwegian side there are a few peaks that reach above 1,200 m. Reachable on a day walk lie Store Svuku and Gröthågna, which are both around 1,400 m.
Duration: 8 days
Dates/Period: 02.02 - 09.02.08, 13.04 - 20.04.08.
Price: from £388/person for members of Hostelling International, YHA or STF (Swedish Tourist Association). Membership of STF can be arranged through us for approx. £23/adult or £33/family.
Accommodation: 7 nights' accommodation in two-person rooms in mountain station.
Required: general good level of fitness.
Listed as one of world's top five mountain stations by The Guardian in August 2007.
Winner of the Royal Accommodation Award for Sustainable Tourism 2006.
Health and quality of life are the keywords for this experience. Indulge yourself in some luxury - be selfish and think only of yourself, recharge your batteries over the course of a few relaxing days for body and soul amidst the stunning scenery of the mountains of Dalarna.
If you wish, take part in activities - go cross country skiing along the tracks or up on the mountain plains or just relax and take it easy, enjoy the sun and a good book relaxing against a pile of snow.
Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
The activity package includes 3 full day tours with the mountain station's experienced guides in the Swedish Norwegian border mountains. Yoga, relaxation, Qi Gong or gymnastics are some of the other activities that you can participate in.
During the evenings you will enjoy tasty dinners in the station's fully licenced restaurant - an extra bonus is its beautiful view over the Norwegian mountains in the west.
Included in the price is one free spa treatment for 50 minutes. For additional fees you can of course book extra treatments.
The mountains welcome you to spend some relaxing days in the wild.....
See also: Spa and Hike in the Summer Mountains