The most popular ski resort in Sweden, Åre offers a wide array of winter sports for everyone, like skiing and snowboarding, as well as ice-climbing, dogsled tours and snowmobiling. In summer you can go hiking, climbing, mountain biking, admire the magnificent waterfalls of Tannforsen, or take a cable car on the top of the Mt. Åreskutan. When the day turns into night, you can dive into the lively nightlife in Åre.
Outdoor activities. Some of the lifts are open in the summer and can take you on the top of the mountain where there are breathtaking views over the mountain ranges, lakes and forests of Åre. You can also take a cable car on the top of Åreskutan and enjoy refreshments in the highest restaurant in Sweden. The spectacular mountain settings of Åre are great for adventure sports, such as zip-line (flying fox), and ice-climbing. There is a huge zip-line park in Åre with long rides above the beautiful nature of Åre.
Hiking in Åre is also very popular, as there are several well marked trails from the village to the top of the Åreskutan. There are excellent biking trails down the Mt. Åreskutan formountain biking in Åre. You can also go horseback riding in Åre.
Natural & cultural attractions. Apart from outdoor activities Åre region offers much to see and do. The largest waterfall in Sweden, Tännforsen is a must see both in summer and in winter, when there are beautiful ice formations in the waterfall. To get in touch with the aboriginal people of Are, the Sami people, visit the Narka Sami Camp near lake Häggsjön. It is here you can learn about the Sami history and see reindeer. Visit also the beautiful small Åre Church in the centre of the village. What comes to the shopping in Åre you can find many small shops in the village and buy for example beautiful Sami handicraft.
Winter sports, hiking, mountain biking and nightlife – Attractions and activities in Åre
The major center of alpine skiing in Sweden, Åre is located close to the magnificent Mt. Åreskutan in Jämtland. The highest peak is at 1420 meters. Are had the honor of hosting the Alpine World Championships in 1954 and 2007. There are great opportunities for snowboarding and skiing in Åre. There is an excellent system of ski lifts in the area and there are slopes for all abilities. You can also go on dogsled tours, ice fishing or snowmobiling tours in Åre.Outdoor activities. Some of the lifts are open in the summer and can take you on the top of the mountain where there are breathtaking views over the mountain ranges, lakes and forests of Åre. You can also take a cable car on the top of Åreskutan and enjoy refreshments in the highest restaurant in Sweden. The spectacular mountain settings of Åre are great for adventure sports, such as zip-line (flying fox), and ice-climbing. There is a huge zip-line park in Åre with long rides above the beautiful nature of Åre.
Hiking in Åre is also very popular, as there are several well marked trails from the village to the top of the Åreskutan. There are excellent biking trails down the Mt. Åreskutan formountain biking in Åre. You can also go horseback riding in Åre.
Natural & cultural attractions. Apart from outdoor activities Åre region offers much to see and do. The largest waterfall in Sweden, Tännforsen is a must see both in summer and in winter, when there are beautiful ice formations in the waterfall. To get in touch with the aboriginal people of Are, the Sami people, visit the Narka Sami Camp near lake Häggsjön. It is here you can learn about the Sami history and see reindeer. Visit also the beautiful small Åre Church in the centre of the village. What comes to the shopping in Åre you can find many small shops in the village and buy for example beautiful Sami handicraft.
Practical information for your stay in Åre
Åre is located in Jämtland, Sweden, around 630 km from Stockholm.
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The winters from December to March are usually cold with plenty of snow. Summmers are relatively cool with variable climate.
Visitor services. Accommodation and hotels in Åre is widely available, as there are plenty of options from apartments, camping and cabins to luxurious hotels with all modern facilities. Many restaurants in Åre are scattered around Åre torg and they serve both Sami and Jämtland cuisine and international delicacies. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many cosy cafes in Åre. What comes to the nightlife in Åre, there are several bars and clubs in the hotels of the area. Åre is a very safe destination suitable for families with children.
How to get there. Åre has good connections from several destinations in Sweden and Europe. The distance from the nearest airport in Öresund is approximately 80 km. The seat of the municipality is Järpen. You can travel to Åre by buses and trains from many cities in Sweden, including Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. There are direct flights to Åre from Stockholm, and charter flights from London, Copenhagen, Moscow and Helsinki.
Local transport. A ski bus runs between Åre and the nearby villages of Duved, Tegefjäll and Björnen. Car rental in Åre is a good option if you want to travel to other destinations in Sweden on your own. The roads in Sweden are in excellent condition, but beware of elks and reindeer on the roads.
