Åre
Sweden · Jämtland · 380 m
Description
Åre is Sweden’s best-known mountain resort and Scandinavia’s largest ski area, set in the province of Jämtland at the foot of the 1,420-meter Åreskutan mountain. The historic resort is known for its varied ski slopes, challenging freeride terrain, international winter sports events, and lively village center filled with restaurants, bars, and après-ski venues. Åre has hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships three times and ranks among Northern Europe’s leading winter sports destinations. In summer, the surrounding mountains become a versatile outdoor playground with lift-accessed mountain biking, hiking trails, and sweeping views across the lakes and forests of Jämtland. Åre combines alpine adventure, Nordic nature, and vibrant village life to create one of Sweden’s most versatile mountain destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Åreskutan ski area
- Åreskutan summit and cable car
- Åre old church
- Åre Bergbana funicular
- Åre ski slopes and ski touring
- World Cup downhill mountain biking trails (June - September)
- Åresjön lake
- Åresjön ice fishing (December - March)
- Åre summer hiking trails (June - September)
- Åreskutan summit hike (July - September)
- Fröå Gruva historic mining area
- Tännforsen waterfall(Day trip)
- Ristafallet waterfall(Day trip)
- Åre Björnen hiking and cycling (June - September)
- Åre zipline adventure (June - September)
- Åre rafting (June - August)
- Åre mountain biking (June - September)
- Åre autumn hiking (September - October)
- Åre après-ski (December - April)
- Åre Christmas market (December)
- Jämtland mountain lakes and forests
Getting there
- Airports:
- OSD
- Train stations:
- Åre