Åre (pronounced 'Or-ra') is Sweden’s number one ski resort and deservedly so. It offers an excellent snow record from November to May and a superb ski area in a beautiful setting stretching 10km along Åre’s frozen lake. The unspoilt scenery is overwhelming, encompassing low sweeping mountains, pine clad forests and colourful homesteads dotted across the landscape.
The resort consists of four accommodation bases and ski areas, all covered on the one lift pass. Åre and Årebjörnen ski areas are lift connected and a regular free ski bus provides a service between all the villages and ski areas. Each area is suited to different holiday needs and ski abilities that results in Åre attracting a diverse range of people including families, couples and younger groups. It’s not just the ski area and snow record that makes Åre so popular; visitors are welcomed with a genuine friendliness, high standards of accommodation and cuisine, and a huge choice of non-ski activities. Try it once and you’ll find yourself returning again and again.back to top
Resort Altitude (m): 380
Highest Lift (m): 1274
Total Piste (km): 97
Longest Ascent (km): 6.5
Pistes:
Easy (green): 52
Intermediate (blue/red): 32
Hard (black): 6
Terrain / Snowboard Park: Yes
Resort Ratings:
Beginners: 3/5
Intermediates: 4/5
Advanced: 3/5
Snowboarders: 3/5
Families: 3/5
Non-Skiers: 3/5
Apres-Ski: 4/5
Resort Charm: 3/5
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The heart of Åre is a small, attractive square surrounded by a good choice of stylish and quirky shops, around 15 restaurants offering a range of dining options and a good choice of bars to suit every taste - whether it’s cocktails or lively bands. Åre’s nickname is ‘little Stockholm’ and it is most apt in and around the village centre where the atmosphere is relaxed and stylish with a funky edge. At weekends, the energy changes and Åre rocks with many bars offering lively ‘after-ski’. It’s lots of fun and would be enjoyed by couples, groups and families with older children.back to top
Cross country • Night skiing (Dec until end of Feb) • Snowmobiling • Heli-skiing • Icelandic pony treks • Parapenting • Toboganning • Dog sledding • Ice fishing on the frozen lake • Tannforsen frozen waterfall and ice caves • Ice driving • Ice karting • Day trips to Trondheim.back to top
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