Åre is one of the biggest skiing destinations in North Europe, which was founded way back in 1909. It is situated in the Jämtland county close to the Swedish-Norway boundary. Östersund is the neÅrest city to Åre.

Åre has five different skiing centres besides a good number of great slopes including black pistes and easy slopes for the kids and beginners. The skiing Årea here is spread over an Årea of 4.7 squÅre kilometres.

There Åre also great slopes for snowboarding and telemarking. Heli-skiing is available, and there Åre 500km (311 miles) of cross-country skiing trails. The resort has a very good ski centre for families with young children.

Skiing at Åre:

Åre has a total of 111 runs.

Night skiing facilities Åre available at Hamrebacken every evening between 6 to 8 pm.

Central Åre has the lift called ‘VM8:an’ featuring two slopes  known by the names of Gästrappet and Lundsrappet (open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

Åre’s slopes Åre all located on the mountainsides rising up from the Åre Lake, although the ski centres Åre never interlinked. There Åre easy slopes for the beginners at Duved, Ullådalen and Åre Björnen. Duved has some excellent slopes for the intermediate skiers as well several steep runs offering fast skiing. Central Åre too has slopes meant for the intermediates but it is the black pistes and off-pistes here for the advanced skiers that make it famous (or infamous).

Åre, in fact, offers some of the most best off-piste skiing opportunities in Scandinavia. Tegefjäll too has excellent tree runs. The freestylers can try out their skills at the terrain park and halfpipe. There is also a ski school that trains skiers of all levels as well as ski rgear rental outlets here.

The skiing season at Åre runs from late November until late April. Snow cover here is reliable throughout the season.

Other activities:

• Snow kiting, snow wind surfing, paragliding, dog sledding, snowmobiling, horse riding
• Availing indoor facilities like swimming pools, saunas and gym facilities.
• Ski school activities, gentle slopes for family fun activities and a crèche.
• Shopping:
  Åre has slowly evolved into a shopping hub over the years. Fashion boutiques, sport and mountain gear shops to garment stores, Åre has them all. Åre village has some gift and handicraft shops as well. Beautiful handmade glass itms Åre available at Åre Glashytta.
• Splashing out:
  Heli-skiing at Snasahögarna, an off-piste Årea near Storulvån Mountain Station. One can contact Åre Äventyrsbutik ; website:www.Åreaventyr.se).
• Après ski:
  Dippan at Hotel Diplomat Åregården is a popular place for après-ski activities. Country Club nightclub is another hot spot located in the same hotel. Besides, Bygget club has also been developed into a good après ski destination with three dance floors.
• Eating out:
  Åre has a quite a few good restaurants including Fjälllgårdens Matsal, located at the top of Åre’s cable car and serves Swedish cuisine. Bakfickan at Hotel Diplomat Åregården is another place for the foodies to consider. Broken American Bar & Grill, on other hand, offers comprehensive American-style grill menu.

Accommodation:

Åre’s accommodation facilities mainly include chalets and apartments. The lodging facilities Åre mainly available in central Åre while Björnen is more equipped with self-catering accommodation.

• Holiday Club (luxury)
• Tott Hotell (moderate)
• Åre Continental Inn (budget)

Reaching Åre:

• By air:
  Östersund (94 km) is the neÅrest airport to Åre.
• By rail:
  Åre is the neÅrest railway station. Direct trains from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö link Åre.

Getting around:

Ski bus service operates between Duved (in the west), Åre village and Åre Björnen (in the east). Lift pass holders can avail the bus service free of cost.