Åre Municipality

Sweden's premier mountain resort, offering skiing in winter and cycling and hiking in summer, accompanied by waterfalls and alpine scenery.

Åre Municipality is located in Jämtland County in central Sweden, bordering Norway to the west. Åre Ski Area is one of Scandinavia's most famous ski destinations, having hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships, with slopes extending to areas like Duved, and the Åre Kabinbana cable car leading straight to the summit. In summer, the area is famous for its bike park and hiking trails. Tännforsen is one of Sweden's largest waterfalls, and Storulvån Mountain Station is the starting point for alpine hikes. Skiing runs from around December to April, while June to September is ideal for outdoor activities. The gateway is Åre Östersund Airport, and direct trains also run from Stockholm.

Destinations

• Åre

Itineraries

• Tromsø to Stockholm via the Inlandsbanan – Head south from the Norwegian Arctic in summer via the Ofoten Line, the King's Trail, and the Inlandsbanan
• High Coast, Åre & Dalarna Northern Loop – Drive along the Baltic Sea to the High Coast, head west into the Åre mountains, and return to the capital via Dalarna