"Summer or winter - anything goes!" Åre by Sjalen

Åre Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 34 photos

I cannot think of another Swedish place that has it ALL the way Åre does. In winter, it is a bustling ski resort, hosting World Cup downhill and other events (2007 World Championships) as well as playing host to loads of Stockholmers and others wanting to show off on the slopes. In summer, it has a different atmosphere altogether, as half the ski villages are closed and the village is calm and full of people enjoying a climb up the majestic Åreskutan or walks in the surroundings. The snowmobile tracks on the lake are gone and it is now glittering invitingly to motor boats, whilst on Renfjället above, reindeer go grazing, escaping the worst of mosquito pestering further down on the fell. Come here whatever the season and whatever your preference, and experience a place full of natural beauty, friendliness and good highland food.

Pros and Cons

Pros:scenic, friendly, activities galore
Cons:over-priced in winter
In a nutshell:Buy a hotel here and live well...

Last visit to Åre: Jul 2003
Intro Written Jul 30, 2003
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Reviews (22)

Åre Church Things to Do (7)

This is certainly the smallest church I have been in and it is marvellous. Decorated in Jämtland style and with a belfry... more travel advice

Ristafallet Things to Do (7)

Not as dramatic as Tännforsen but a 14 metre waterfall with forces is still a nice sight and this is so much more... more travel advice

Hop off the mountain! Sports & Outdoors (7)

Paragliding is a popular thing in summer. At the cable car station on Åreskutan is a cabin for the gliders who throw... more travel advice

From world cup to novice Sports & Outdoors (7)

Let's face it. Skiing is what people come for in winter and there are around 50 lifts in the area, the cable car up... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Aug 2, 2003

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Åreskutan summit

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nycskiguy Jul 15, 2011 at 11:12 PM

Hi Sjalen, I am coming from the US in january 2012 to learn to ski in Are. Is this a wise move? What can you tell me about the weather in January and the night life. Tack! Tim
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Ristafallet Jan 28, 2009 at 8:25 AM

Hej, The picture shown at the topic Ristafallet is not the actual fall itself. It is a picture of the view from the restaurant
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PookieRabbit Dec 21, 2004 at 8:12 AM

Another great page. Tell me, whats the Swedish version of an "Anglophile" as I seem be one?