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Good to Know
- Most international visitors fly into Stockholm, connect to Åre/Östersund Airport, then arrange a 70-90 minute transfer to Åre village.
- Train travel from Stockholm to Åre is scenic, climate-friendly, and takes ~6.5 hours direct; no night trains available after April 2025.
- Åre Train Station is centrally located in the village; most accommodations are within walking distance or short taxi/bus ride from the station.
- Ski buses between Duved, Åre, and Björnen are free if you hold a ski pass; cost 20 SEK when lifts are closed.
- Parking in Åre is paid and metered in most central locations; confirm parking is included with your accommodation booking.
- Trondheim Airport (Norway) is ~2 hours away and offers more international flight options, though requires additional ground transport to Åre.
- Regional buses run approximately hourly through the Åre valley during the day; book tickets via the Länstrafiken app.
- Winter road conditions can be challenging; studded winter tires are required in Sweden during winter months.
- E14 highway can experience congestion during peak ski season; plan travel times accordingly and check traffic via Swedish Transport Administration website.
Airports
ÅRe ÖStersund Airport (OSD)
- Distance Km
- 88
- Airline Info
- SAS operates domestic flights from Stockholm year-round. EasyJet operates direct seasonal flights from London during ski season.
- Drive Time Minutes
- 70
- Notes
- Primary airport serving Åre; closest option
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Distance Km
- 556
- Drive Time Minutes
- 480
- Notes
- Sweden's largest international hub; requires connection to Åre via flight or train
Trondheim Værnes Airport (TRD), Norway
- Distance Km
- 132
- Drive Time Minutes
- 120
- Notes
- Alternative with broader international connections; accessible via car or train to Storlien then onward rail to Åre
Day Trip Access
Tännforsen Waterfall
- Distance Km
- 15
- Drive Time Minutes
- 15
- Description
- Sweden's most powerful waterfall; accessible via well-marked paths
Ristafallet Waterfall
- Distance Km
- nearby
- Description
- 50-meter-wide, 14-meter-high waterfall; featured in Astrid Lindgren's Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Fröå Gruva
- Description
- Historical mining village with hiking trails; east of Åreskutan mountain
Storlien (Sweden)
- Distance Km
- 45
- Notes
- Shopping destination across Norway border; bus from Trondheim available
Lake Storsjön
- Description
- Sweden's fifth-largest lake; winter ice-skating trail (20 km), summer boating/water sports
ÖStersund
- Distance Km
- 100
- Notes
- Regional capital with cultural attractions, museums, food scene; accessible by train
Rail Connections
SJ (Swedish Railways)
- Route
- Stockholm to Åre
- Direct
- Yes
- Frequency
- 4
- Frequency Unit
- per day
- Journey Time Hours
- 6.5
- Notes
- Direct daytime trains available; scenic journey through forests and lakes. Night train service discontinued as of 28 April 2025.
Snälltåget
- Route
- Malmö/Gothenburg to Åre
- Frequency
- seasonal
- Notes
- Summer and winter night trains via Stockholm
SJ Nord and Regional Norrtåg
- Route
- Storlien/Trondheim to Åre
- Journey Time Hours
- 0.67
- Notes
- From Storlien (Norway): ~40 minutes. From Trondheim: ~1.5 hours to Storlien plus 40 minutes to Åre
Airport Transfers
ÅRe Flygtaxi
- Operates Year Round
- Yes
- Type
- Airport Transfer Service
- Notes
- Pre-bookable shuttle and private transfers to/from Åre Östersund Airport; accommodates up to 53 passengers
Line 4 (Airport to ÖStersund City Center)
- Type
- Bus
- Duration Minutes
- 30
- Notes
- Runs according to schedule, not synced with flight times. Buy tickets via Länstrafiken Jämtland app or credit card on board. From Östersund center, regional bus connections available to Åre.
Taxi
- Notes
- Multiple taxi companies offer fixed-rate package deals from airport
Rental Car
- Notes
- Available at Åre Östersund Airport via Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Budget, and Mabi unmanned stations
Ground Transport On Site
Ski Bus
- Cost
- Free with ski pass; 20 SEK when lifts closed
- Frequency
- hourly
- Notes
- Operates winter and summer seasons. Managed by SkiStar and Länstrafiken. Free WiFi on board.
Routes
- Duved
- Tegefjäll
- Åre village
- Björnen
Regional Bus
- Frequency
- approximately hourly
- Seasonal Limitation
- Year-round local bus service, but more extensive during winter/summer peak seasons
- Notes
- Runs through Åre valley during day. Book tickets via Länstrafiken app.
Taxi
- Notes
- Available year-round; pre-book or hail
Rental Car
- Notes
- Available at airport and accommodations; check if parking included with lodging
Walking
- Notes
- Most central Åre locations within walking distance of village center
Ferry Info
- Status
- Not applicable — no ferry services to/from Åre
Driving Info
- Parking
- Designated paid lots only (marked with P). Most lots in Åre charge hourly. AimoPark app for payment. Ski pass holders can register vehicle number for free SkiStar parking.
- Main Route
- European Route E14 (Trondheim to Sundsvall)
- Steering Side
- right-hand
- Road Conditions
- Traffic can be heavy during peak season
- Winter Requirements
- Studded or winter-approved tires required; icy/snowy conditions common
- Speed Limit Enforcement
- severe penalties for speeding in populated areas
Train Station
- Name
- Åre Train Station (Åre tågstation)
- Location
- Heart of Åre village
- Facilities
- Modern building with shopping galleria, storage lockers, restrooms with showers, grocery store, restaurant, cafes, shops
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