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Are Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Excellent snow record
  • Chic village base
  • Big ski area for N. Europe

Great for

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Non-skiers

Ski Holidays in Are

As one of Scandinavia’s biggest ski areas, this place has incredible offerings for families (and everyone else for that matter), with a trendy and relaxed village to come home to at the end of the day. Reindeer roam the forests and the northern lights sometimes appear at night. We love this part of the world.

Are Stats

Top Altitude
1274m
Bottom Altitude
380m
Resort Altitude
380m
Total Piste
101km/110 runs
Longest Run
6.5km
Slope Orientation
S
Vertical Drop
894m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

People describe Åre (pronounce it ‘Aw-ra’) as a pint sized version of a big city – there are oodles of restaurants, shops and the like surrounding the main square, but you still get that cosy feel that Scandi mountain villages are loved for.

Life here’s a lot more laid back than you find in the bigger European resorts – despite being Sweden’s biggest and best place to ski, everything stays wonderfully smart and unhurried.

Accommodation is spread across a number of different bases. Åre By (at the foot of the Åreskutan mountain) is the main one, with the bulk of restaurants, bars and shops. Björnen is a favourite for families, with its own child-friendly ski area, good value accommodation and a fair share of places to eat, drink and shop. Duved also has its own ski area, and though the village is small it has its own train station, eateries and a decent grocery shop. If you’re staying in Öster om Åre, you’ll have to get the bus to one of the above villages for shopping and eating out, but the bonus is incredible views of the Åreskutan. Tegefjäll (between Åre and Duved) also has a peaceful atmosphere, connected to Duved’s ski slopes with a restaurant, ski shop and modern lodgings.

The Victorians were the first to use Åre as a ski resort, and these days its run by SkiStar, who also own Sälen and Vemdalen in Sweden as well as the Norwegian resorts of Hemsedal and Trysil.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Are Transfer Times

Åre Östersund Airport 1 hour
Trondheim Airport Værnes 2 hours

The nearest airport to Are is Östersund at 85 km or about 1 hour by car

What's the ski area like in Are?

There are 111km spanning three ski areas, Åre Village, Björnen and Duved. The first two are lift linked, while the third can be reached by ski bus.

Åre Village has Northern Europe’s biggest vertical drop, with a fine mix of runs streaming down the Åreskutan mountain into the village centre.

Which other ski resorts are near to Are?

The nearest ski resorts to Are include Salen.

Ski Area Facts

LocationJämtland, Sweden
Established1909
Downhill101km/110 runs
Lift Pass€195 (adult 5 days)

Beginner Slopes

62 runs

Intermediate Skiing

40 runs

Advance & Expert Terrain

8 runs

Snowboarding Trails

101km/110 runs100%

What is Are like for Beginner skiers?

The ski school meets in Rödkullen, which is also home to the snow park with its various rail lines and a smaller park for children. Above it, Ullådalen has a gentle green and blue. Björnen, 5km east of the Village is a firm family favourite with easy greens, fun kids slopes and dedicated beginner areas. We love the Björnlandet fairytale area where little ones can ski around hunting for bears in the woods.

What is Are like for Intermediate skiers?

Duved has great rolling hills for intermediates.

What is Are like for Advanced skiers?

From the top of the Åreskutan, red runs meet black runs as they make their way down through the treeline to the village.

What is Are like for off-piste skiing?

From the couloirs to the backside of Åreskutan, the off piste here is well worth experiencing, with guides available to show you the best of it.

What is Are like for cross country skiing?

There are a large number, around 100km, of trails throughout the area taking in the woods and crossing the lake.

Are Restaurants

The Creperie & Logi is one of our favourite post-ski pit stops in these parts, where we could feast on the cheesy galettes and chocolatey crepes all day. Liten Krog do brilliant pizzas and other Italian dishes. Supper is a chic spot serving tapas and South American cuisine. For Swedish meatballs, try Villa Tottebo.

Are Après Ski

Bygget’s been one of the biggest party spots here for decades, with a stage for live music events, dance floors and SIX bars. The club runs Veranda which is a spot for more traditional après ski, also with live bands and an electric atmosphere. Timmerstugan’s another good ‘un – a handy place to meet up for drinks and snacks by the gondola base station.

Are Activites for Non-skiers

Events throughout the season bring a brilliant atmosphere to the area – Winter Pride usually takes place over a weekend in April, with a market, parties and a parade on the piste. Easter’s big here too, with family fun and the Skutskjutet competition. Non ski activities include snowmobiling, paragliding, dog sledding and ice climbing. Look out for the northern lights on clear winter nights for an incredible addition to your ski holiday. A good choice for those who enjoy winter sports beyond skiing and 'boarding, Åre is northern Europe's mecca for all snow and ice sports. Dog sledding is so well organised that you can even have a 15 minute try out if you don't want to book for a full day. Reindeer sleigh rides or snowmobiling are just as popular and you can try ice climbing, ice fishing, horse riding or paragliding too. Tobogganing is particularly popular, with a mile long run down from the top of the Bergbanan funicular. Open daily for 90 years the run was enjoyed by Swedish Prince Wilhelm back in 1910 shortly after the funicular opened. Excursions to the frozen waterfalls at Tõnnforsen and to the Njarka Lapp Camp are both popular. In the latter case you can feed reindeer and get a cup of coffee in a Lapp tipi.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Åre's shopping includes high fashion boutiques, craft shops and ski stores. There are two supermarkets (an ICA and a Konsum) to supply the needs of self caterers - or just provide you with a six pack of beer to help you chill (slowly) after the sauna.

Best Time to Visit Are

The conditions are so good here that the tourist office usually has a snow guarantee, promising that at least 20 pistes will be skiable during the main ski season. Considering that the slopes sometimes open in October and are still in full swing throughout spring, it’s easy to see why they’re so confident. Snow guns are on hand to provide top ups whenever needed. With daylight hours being slightly different this far north, night ski slopes and early morning sessions are put on to make sure you still enjoy a full day’s skiing.

What's Are like at Christmas?

A white Christmas in Åre is bound to be one to remember, with Father Christmases dotted around the slopes, festive slaloms and celebrations around the Christmas tree.

What's Are like in the New Year?

The après ski is turned up a notch over New Year in Åre, with other events including Valle’s ski parade and sledge races.

What's Are like in Half-Term?

We love Half Term in Åre, where there’s so much on offer for kids and adults alike that everyone’ll have a cracking week on the snow.

What's Are like at Easter?

Easter in Åre is one of the yearly highlights, with lifts staying open longer for sunny skiing and family competitions.

Are Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Are snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Are snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Are snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Freezing fog Today
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  • Partly cloudy skies Monday
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  • Partly cloudy skies Wednesday
  • Cloudy skies Thursday
  • Current snow depth at top
    70 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    44 cm
Four kid’s zones, a whole ski area dedicated to family skiing and lots more beyond that makes this a terrific place to bring the brood. Look out for the exciting activities over the Christmas and Easter school holidays.

Groups can’t go wrong in the biggest ski resort in Scandinavia, where different abilities can split up over the different ski areas to find something that suits. Regroup in the evening for fun après ski and all manner of restaurants and activities.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Are

Maximum and minimum adult Are lift pass prices ranged from €1913 to €2625 for 6 days access to the Are ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Are holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €350 - €350 €440 - €440 €350 - €350
6 Day Price €1530 - €1815 €1913 - €2625 €1530 - €1815
Age Range 7 - 17 18 - 64 65+

Getting to Are

Most of our ski holidays to Are packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Are from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Are from the UK?

This table shows approximate transfer times to Are from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Östersund 85 km 1 hour
Trondheim 140 km 1 hour 40 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Are from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest Sweden train station to Are?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Are transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Åre 0 km 0 minute

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Going to Are under your own steam

For independant travel to Sweden, compare accommodation only with Are self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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