Scandic, a hotel company in the Nordic region, is expanding its presence in Sweden with the addition of a new alpine hotel in Sälen, set to open for the 2027/2028 winter season.
The property, offering 120 rooms and 16 apartments along with conference facilities, will provide guests with ski-in, ski-out access and a wellness area featuring a sauna, gym, and pool.
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Scandic Hotels Group president and CEO Jens Mathiesen said: “We’re very happy to be able to welcome guests to our first Scandic hotel in the Swedish mountains. Our growth strategy is clear: we want to strengthen our position in the Nordic countries by expanding in attractive, new locations.
“Sälen is an established and popular destination with great demand from both Swedish, Nordic and international visitors, which we intend to leverage. We look forward to offering our guests an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Swedish mountains.”
The new addition is the result of a long-term lease agreement with Lima Besparingsskog, the owner of the property. The hotel will be situated between Tandådalen and Hundfjället.
This property in Scandinavia’s ski area will ensure access to a range of ski slopes.
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By GlobalDataScandic Hotels Portfolio Development senior vice president Jesper Engman said: “Scandic already has several successful hotels in the mountains in both Norway and Finland, which is why this is such a fantastic opportunity to open a completely new hotel in the Swedish mountains.
“We are continuing our expansion journey and look forward to doing it together with Lima Besparingsskog”
Construction plans include a wooden façade, balconies overlooking the mountains, and a new ski lift connecting the hotel to the ski area.
The ground floor will house a naturally lit lobby, restaurant, and bar, complemented by several fireplaces.
Designed in an alpine style, the hotel will feature an wellness area accommodating an indoor-outdoor pool, a fully equipped gym, and various saunas.
Lima Besparingsskog property manager Fredrik Eriksson said: “We are very proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with Scandic on this unique hotel project, which we have developed together with the real estate advisor CBRE Sweden.
“This initiative creates more job opportunities and strengthens Sälen as a popular year-round tourist destination.”
In line with Scandic’s commitment to sustainability, the new hotel’s operations will be certified by the official environmental certification of the Nordic countries Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
The certification ensures adherence to environmental standards, including the use of eco-labelled products, 100% renewable electricity, reduced water consumption, and an emphasis on reducing food waste.
This announcement comes after Scandic’s November 2024 long-term lease agreements for the acquisition of two Sweden hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping, under its Scandic Go brand.
