Åre – The Alpine Capital of Scandinavia

Amazing restaurants and a vibrant nightlife

The destination offers 88 slopes of all difficulty levels and 46 lifts spread across the areas of Åre village, Åre Björnen, and Duved-Tegefjäll, with Åre Björnen and Duved-Tegefjäll being the most family-friendly. The longest slope is 6.5 km long. Åre provides skiing from 1,420 meters above sea level with a vertical drop of 890 meters. Parts of the area remain open until the first weekend of May. Åre also has over 100 km of cross-country tracks and a wide range of accommodation options, from cabins and apartments to luxury hotels. In the charming old mountain village, you’ll find a large selection of cozy restaurants and cafés, along with a lively après-ski and nightlife, offering plenty of opportunities to unwind and enjoy the evenings after an active day on the slopes.

Åre is perfect for a group looking to get to know each other and create better conditions for collaboration. The village is surrounded by a stunning mountain environment that provides beautiful and inspiring surroundings for a meeting or team-building activity. The mountains in Åre offer a unique opportunity to explore nature and enjoy fresh air, which can strengthen group bonds and create memories that last a lifetime.

A ski vacation in Åre offers:

• Alpine skiing (46 lifts and 88 slopes)
• Cross-country skiing, 100 km of groomed trails
• Guided off-piste and ski tours
• Dog sledding tours
• Snowmobile tours
• Spa experiences
• Adventure pool, indoor mini-golf, and bowling at Holiday Club
• Sweden’s largest frozen waterfalls, Tännforsen and Ristafallet
• Restaurants, cafés, and shopping
• Afterski and nightclubs
• Hotels, cabins, and apartments

Transport

• Flight: SAS offers departures to Åre Östersund Airport, located 87 km from Åre.
• Train: Train services are available with Snälltåget, SJ, and Norrtåg to Åre.
• Car: 460 km from Umeå, 635 km from Stockholm, 840 km from Gothenburg, and 1100 km from Malmö.

Large and small destinations for a ski holiday

A large or small ski resort can have different advantages depending on the skiing experience your family desires. A smaller place is more manageable, often with fewer guests and more space on the slopes, as well as peace and quiet when taking the lift. If the children are old enough to ski on their own, it is often easy to agree on a central meeting point without worrying about them getting lost along the way. This could be places like Trillevallen, Bydalsfjällen, Lofsdalen, or Storlien. If you’re looking for a wide range of activities besides skiing, then the city of Östersund would suit you. If you’re seeking even smaller, cozy, and affordable options, you might consider Kullstabacken in Hammarstrand, which has a nearby hotel and cabin village, or Stora Blåsjön in Frostviken, with hotels, cabins, and camping facilities nearby.

A larger place offers more options, more varied skiing, and if your family has completely different preferences for skiing and activities, this can be an advantage, allowing both beginners and experienced skiers to have a good experience. The larger ski resorts have more facilities, including indoor activities if needed due to the weather. Among the larger ski resorts in Jämtland Härjedalen are Åre, where the areas of Åre Björnen and Duved-Tegefjäll are the most family-friendly. Vemdalen and Funäsfjällen also offer a very wide range of slopes and facilities that cater to both beginners and experienced skiers.