About Kläppen

The ski resort that began with a pair of snowshoes

Per Eriksson had a clear vision when he strapped on his snowshoes in 1982 and set out to explore Kläppenberget. He wanted to create something he felt was missing from skiing in Sweden: a ski resort where you could follow the sun throughout the day, find shelter when the weather changed and ski from the top all the way down, whatever your ability.

It didn't take long for Per's idea to take shape. Construction began in August 1982, and on Christmas Day that same year, Kläppen opened with five slopes, three lifts, an inn and a mountain-top restaurant. From there, Per continued to shape the mountain according to his vision.

He saw the potential in the wooded terrain and understood the value of keeping the trees. The forest provided shelter when the wind picked up, and Per designed the slopes to wind down the mountain in different directions. This allowed guests to move around the mountain depending on the weather and where the sun was shining.

As Kläppen grew, so did the next generation. Per's son, Gustav Eriksson, grew up on the mountain and began developing ideas of his own at an early age. As a young skier, he designed the snowpark he wanted to train and progress in. He then wrote a proposal to his father. His ambition was to build Sweden's best snowpark. And that's exactly what he did.

Gustav continued working in the family business and became CEO in 2016. That same year, Gondol Sälen opened. In the years that followed, Kläppen grew into the resort it is today, with 41 slopes, 21 lifts, 37 kilometres of cross-country trails, seven restaurants and a snowmaking system developed with sustainability in mind.

The family's work over the years has also received several awards. Kläppen has been named Ski Resort of the Year and Sweden's best ski resort for families with children. Today, Kläppen Snowpark is Sweden's national arena for freeskiing and snowboarding and has been recognised as Sweden's best snowpark year after year. The resort's restaurants have also received awards.

Today, Kläppen Ski Resort is Sweden's largest family-owned ski resort, with more than 80% of guests returning each winter. Like his father, Gustav sees the mountain as his second home. You're just as likely to find him skiing with his family as talking to guests and staff.

For the Eriksson family, financial success is a means, not the goal. What drives them is creating memorable experiences for everyone who comes to Kläppen.

Our Slopes

We have a total of 41 slopes and 22 lifts that take you around the entire Kläppen mountain. Here, you can reach an altitude of 657 metres above sea level and enjoy a vertical drop of 315 metres. The longest slope is 3 kilometres and there are a total of 26 kilometres of runs, 10 of which are illuminated for night skiing. On the mountain, you will also find three Snowparks and five piste machines that ensure perfect conditions every day.

Our Cross-country Trails

For those who love cross-country skiing, Kläppen offers four well-groomed trails totalling 37 kilometres. There is something for every level; the atmospheric Älvspåret at 13 kilometres, the challenging Bergspåret at just over 24 kilometres, the beautiful Toppspåret at 6 kilometres, and Myrspåret's three options ranging from 5 to 9 kilometres.

Gondola Sälen

Kläppen is the only ski resort in Sälen that offers gondola lifts. The modern gondola cabins with heated seats provide comfortable and convenient transport to the top of Kläppenberget.

Facts

• Gondola Sälen was inaugurated in 2016
• The gondola lift can accommodate 51 gondola cabins
• 2,600 people per hour
• Prams can be accommodated in the gondola cabins
• Dogs are allowed in two of the gondola cabins
• Return tickets are sold if you do not want to ski down 

6-seater express lift Gladan

Facts 

• Gladan was inaugurated in 2025
• 2,880 people per hour
• A comfortable six-seater lift with soft seats and plenty of space
• Both children and adults can travel safely and securely with the footrest on each seat positioned between the legs