Åre in the summer offers a beautiful contrast to its famous winter persona of being the sports capital of Scandinavia. It transforms into a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer with lots of options for fine dining.
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts
Åre Mountain Resort offers more activities than there is time for in a week with treks, bike trails, paddling, fishing and family fun.
The long, bright days are perfect for exploring the stunning mountain scenery, enjoying the Åre lake, or simply relaxing in the fresh air.
Evenings offer a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for enjoying a meal in the village center, with a view or an evening hike in the light of the near midnight sun.
The winter slopes are filled with trails for hiking and biking. There is both downhill (ski lifts are turned into lifts for you and your bike in the summer) and trail biking as well as gravel roads and road cycling. The lake is perfect for SUP, kayaking and other water activities.
Visit the Fröå culture reserve to see the restored buildings from the copper mining epoch and join a peaceful service at the Åre old church.
Åre Mountain resort offers a wide variety of fine dining as well as fast food options and there is hotels, cabins and apartments for a comfortable stay.
A summer vacation in Åre offers:
- Activities: More hiking and cycling trails than you can manage in a week.
- Adventure for everyone: There are plenty of guided tours and fun family activities – for example, try zooming down the mountain in a mountain cart.
- Wonders of nature: You shouldn’t leave the mountains without seeing the magnificent waterfalls Ristafallet and Tännforsen.
- Culture in the heart of nature: Start at the old copper mine, Fröå mine (a nature reserve), to discover a piece of Åre’s history and to reach beautiful hiking trails.
- A taste of craftsmanship: Don’t miss the handmade truffles at Åre Chokladfabrik or local delicacies like charcuterie and cheeses at Fäviken Lanthandel.
- Experience creativity: See the glassblowers at work at Åre glashytta or make your own candles at Åre Ljusfabrik.
Day trips from Åre
- Kallbygden with Huså Manor, cycling around Lake Kallsjön, boat trips with MS Drottning Sophia, a hike with a gourmet dinner in Kolåsen, handicrafts and gastronomy in Kall, tulip cultivation, and a hike up a “giant’s nose.” See more at Visit Kallbygden.
- Southern Åre Mountains including Edsåsdalen, Trillevallen, Vålådalen, and Vallbo – fantastic hiking, great food, Naturum (visitor center), the Mountain Marathon, and incomparable pyramids. See more about mountain experiences in the Southern Åre Mountains.
- Storsjöbygden featuring the fragrant Kretsloppshuset in Mörsil, the view from the local heritage center in Mattmar, the clever Arve Museum with the steamboat SS Östersund, the fish ladder with the unique Dammån trout, and fishing in Kvissleströmmen.
- Western Jämtland with hiking around the Jämtland Triangle, mushroom and cooking courses with the food creator at Flamman’s pantry, events at the mountain hotel in Storlien, cross-border shopping, flower walks, memorials from the “Carolean Death March,” waffles at Hanriis hus, Handölsforsen, and the high waterfall Brudslöjan.
- Östersund with living history at Jamtli, the beautiful artist’s home Sommarhagen, Sweden’s northernmost runestone, shopping, Storsjöbadet (water park), Surfbukten, and cafés and restaurants with cozy outdoor seating.
- Trondheim, Norway with the mighty Nidaros Cathedral, music history at Rockheim, boat trips to Munkholmen, shopping, and fresh delicacies from the sea. See more at Visit Trondheim.
Transport to Åre
- Car: 1,5 h by car from Östersund.
- Bus: Daily bus connections from Östersund.
- Train: Daily train connections to Undersåker, Åre and Duved.
- Flight: Fly to Åre Östersund Airport or Trondheim Værnes Airport in Norway, and continue by bus or train. Alternatively, rent a car from the airport of your choice.