Good to know
Good to Know
- Most trails can be completed as day hikes, but there are a few you can spend a night in a mountain station, tent or hotel.
- Along the way you have the opportunity to meet reindeer.
- As temperatures begin to drop, hiking becomes much more pleasant and you'll find the trails far less crowded.
- The presence of lifts, including the Åre cable car, allows hikers to reach higher elevations quickly, making mountain experiences available to a wider range of fitness levels and reducing ascent times.
- Pricing information for lift tickets, equipment rental, and guided tours was not available in current sources.
Hiking
- Summary
- Åre offers 32 hiking trails, 8 trail running trails, 7 walking trails, and more.
Key Trails
Mullfjället Summit Loop
- Difficulty
- challenging
- Distance Km
- 14.9
- Duration Approx Hours
- 4.5
- Description
- The most popular hiking route is Endless views – Mullfjället Summit loop from A14, a 9.3 miles (14.9 km) trail that takes 4 hours 31 minutes to complete, offering majestic mountain scenes.
ÅReskutan
- Cafe
- Toppstugan
- Elevation M
- 1420
- Description
- You get the opportunity to have coffee at Sweden's highest located café toppstugan which is located on the top of Åreskutan 1420 meters above sea level while enjoying a mile-wide view of mountains and lakes. Alternatively, you can also take the cable car up to the top.
Tännforsen Nature Reserve
- Location
- West of Åre
- Description
- Tännforsen is a popular destination where you will encounter one of Sweden's largest waterfalls, old and enchanted forest with unique lichen and moss flora, and caves. Along the trail, you will find benches, information boards, and viewing ramps.
Helgesjön (Helgastoppen)
- Type
- Glacier summit
- Description
- Helgastoppen is a majestic summit hike to Sweden's south glacier. This is an incredibly tough day, and is often done overnight with a sleeping hut at the nearby mountain station. The Helgastoppen hike is second place on National Geographic's best hikes in the world.
Organized Sports And Guided Experiences
- Outdoor Providers
- Outdoor activity providers such as Åre Nature Adventures, Åreguiderna and Puls Åre offer year-round guided experiences, no matter the weather.
Available Experiences
Dog Sledding
- Season
- winter
Moose Safari
- Season
- summer
Glacier Climbing
- Description
- With an axe and crampons, you'll be climbing up ice walls in no time.
Northern Lights Tours
- Season
- winter
Snowshoeing
- Season
- winter
Water Sports
Paddling
- Description
- Glide across beautiful alpine waters in a kayak, canoe, or SUP board – perfect for finding hidden nooks and secret spots.
Types
- kayaking
- canoeing
- SUP (stand-up paddleboarding)
Lakes And Swimming
- Activities
- From bracing winter dips in Lake Åresjön to invigorating swims in the natural adventure pools of Ullån, and delightful plunges in the mountain lakes from sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, there's something for everyone, whatever the temperature.
- Primary Lake
- Åresjön
White Water Rafting
- River
- Indalsälven
- Description
- For those craving an adrenaline rush, world-class white-water rafting on the mighty Indalsälven promises thrilling rapids for daring paddlers and mirror-smooth stretches for those who prefer to glide peacefully along.
Winter Sports
- Other Winter
- From alpine and cross-country skiing to snowshoe hikes, ski touring and snowmobile safaris, there's no shortage of thrills.
Skiing
- Season
- Ski season runs from mid November until early May.
- Resort Size
- With 90 pistes and 40 lifts, Åre is the largest ski resort in Northern Europe.
- Slope Distance Km
- 91
Terrain Types
- alpine skiing
- cross-country skiing
- snowboarding
- off-piste
Mountain Biking
- Summer Focus
- Yes
- Supported Activities
- Åre supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
Bike Park
- Name
- Åre Bike Park
- Description
- Åre Bike Park is the largest of its kind in Scandinavia, offering exhilarating downhill rides from 853 metres above sea level, with trails for every skill level.
Parks And Natural Attractions
Fro Mine
- Name
- Fröå Gruva
- Description
- East of Åreskutan mountain, you'll find Fröå Gruva – a former mining village turned historical site open year-round. Surrounded by scenic trails ideal for hiking or cross-country skiing, this atmospheric area can be explored independently or as part of a guided tour.
Cable Car
- Name
- Åre Bergbanan (Åre Funicular)
- Description
- The Åre funicular was inaugurated in 1910 and runs from Åre Square to Hotel Fjällgården, which is 556 metres above sea level. The ride takes approximately seven minutes.
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