The Only Place You Can Find A Ski-Thru McDonald's Location
When most people think of McDonald's, they visualize a modern fast food chain with a drive-thru window and telltale golden arches. However, not all McDonald's locations are built the same. In addition to the five coolest McDonald's locations in the U.S., there are a number of international franchises that are even more awe-inspiring like Sweden, which is home to McSki, the world's only ski-thru McDonald's location.
McSki was built in 1996 in Sälen, Sweden at the SkiStar Lindvallen, the largest ski area and resort in Western Sweden. It wasn't meant to be a gimmick, but just a convenient place for skiers to refuel after a long day on the slopes. It is only open during the ski season or until the snow melts. Despite being one of the most unexpected fast food restaurants you'll find at the top of a mountain, it is designed to look like other chalet-style buildings at the resort, yet still features the iconic McDonald's golden arches.
Skiers can swoop right up to the McDonald's ski-thru counter to order, or go inside the 140-seat restaurant to eat. There are ski racks lined up outside for those who choose to dine in. The interior looks like a modern ski lodge restaurant. The menu is largely the same as other restaurants, and includes popular McDonald's food items like Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, Egg McMuffins, fries, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Despite its fun novelty, reviews of McSki are mixed
Dining at McSki is a truly novel experience, but it isn't without its hiccups. The biggest complaints from people who have eaten there are that the service is slow and that orders are often wrong. On Google, the restaurant has a 3.5-star rating, with one reviewer calling it "the slowest McDonald's on the face of the planet." However, the same could be said of any other busy McDonald's location, especially in a big city or tourist town.
McSki does have plenty of five-star reviews on Google, and many who visit seem to appreciate the absurdity of the experience, even if the wait is long. One happy customer raved, "one of the coolest McDonald's I've been to! It's got a ski-through — yes, you can literally ski up and order your meal. Super fun experience! The service is fast, and the food is just what you need after hitting the slopes." All in all, we can confidently say that this McDonald's is in one of the most unique locations in the world.