EXPLORING ÅRE
Åre is unique in Scandinavia. Nordic Mountain resorts are usually not located close to cosy town centers. Åre is the exception. It is a vibrant lakeside village, full of culinary hotspots and with direct access to a world-class mountain resort. Accessible from the central town square. This is what puts it in a league of its own in Sweden and Norway.
ÅRE ACTIVITIES
Ski, snowboard, dogsled, bike, hike, kayak, swim, explore nature and potentially see the Northern Light (if you are lucky), or just relax, shop, enjoy fika and the many spots and restaurants of Åre and Jämtland.
IDEAL FOR ALL
The variety in action and relaxation, make Åre an amazing destination for those who want to spend all day on the mountain and those that want more diverse things to do.
Things to do in Åre
While its renowned for its world class Winters, all seasons are equally great in Åre. Summer, Fall and Spring are perfect for relaxed outdoor focused getaways. Below a list of some of our favorite things to do in and around Åre across the entire year.
-
Fika, coffee, lunch: ÅreÖlkafé, Bergstugan Froa Gruva, Åre Bageri, Åre Kafferosteri
Dinner, drinks, bites: Werséns, Liten Krog, Parkvillan, Broken, Vinbaren
Shopping: brand stores from the likes of Peak Performance, The Mountain Studio and Houdini, a great secondhand store and a secondhand specialised in ski and mountain gear.
Pool & sauna at Holiday Club
Indoor trampolines, wall climbing, ziplining: Jumpyard
Chocolat: Åre Chokladfabrik
Book your public transport via SJ.
Airport transfers: Topp Taxi
-
Lift tickets: buy online via Skistar, or in their stores near the lifts.
Kids & beginner skiing: Åre has great options. Rödkullen is most centrally located, but Björnen is the biggest area with the most variety for beginners. Don’t forget to bring some supplies for the free BBQ facilities.
Ski bus. Closest stops: Resecentrum (train station) and Produkthuset.
Don’t enjoy walking in ski-boots? Rent a Ski Locker next to the slopes.
Seasonal restaurants: Supper Åre, APO
Dog sledding: Åre Sleddog, Åre Nature Adventures
Aurora borealis: View the Northern lights in Åre or take a specialized tour.
-
Swimming & chilling: walk within seconds from the cabin to Åre Strand & Åre Marina to relax and swim in lake Åresjön
Enjoy lakeside Ice cream & waffles.
Book a floating sauna on lake Åresjön
Hit Åre Skatepark to skateboard, inline skate, or kick-bike.
Easily rent a Kayak or SUP alongside the lake at one of the unmanned stations fromVöks Outdoor, or Kayakomat.
Mountainbike: In Spring and Summer the mountain and lifts transform into Åre Bike Park Downhill, one of Europe’s largest bike parks. See all info here. The Björnen area offers a lot of great rides for children and beginners as well as a climbing park for the young ones.
Hiking/walking: during this season it is also the perfect time to hit the many beautiful trails in Åre and surroundings.
Tännforsen: Visit Sweden’s largest waterfall