Åre is a small alpine village — there is no large-scale enclosed shopping mall. The shopping footprint is a single dense, walkable cluster around Åre Torg and the adjoining 'shoppinggatan' (shopping street) down to the old railway station building.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Don't expect a Western-style mall — Åre's entire retail scene fits into a compact, walkable cluster around Åre Torg and the adjoining shopping street, easily covered on foot in well under 10 minutes.
- The mix leans heavily toward outdoor/ski gear, Scandinavian design, and local crafts rather than mainstream international mall brands, reflecting Åre's identity as a mountain resort village.
- Some frequently cited 'Åre' shops (e.g. Åre Glashytta, Åre Chokladfabrik, Åre Ljusfabrik) are actually located in nearby Duved or Undersåker, outside the immediate village center, so factor in a short drive if you want to visit them.
- There's no Apple Store or Apple-certified repair shop in Åre itself — the nearest Apple-authorized repair center is in Östersund, about 1.5 hours away by car, so plan ahead if you need a certified repair rather than expecting a same-day fix locally.
- For a full Apple Store (not just a repair center), you'd need to travel to Stockholm or Malmö — genuinely not a quick trip from Åre.
- Local independent phone-repair shops exist in Östersund for a faster/cheaper fix, but using one means losing Apple warranty/AppleCare coverage on that repair.
- If ordering electronics or Apple gear online, expect delivery to Åre to take a bit longer than to a major Swedish city — especially during the busy ski season when courier volumes spike.
Online Shopping
- Reliability Notes
- Sweden's e-commerce and delivery infrastructure is generally considered solid and reliable nationwide, with major retailers and postal/parcel carriers operating standard tracked delivery. As a small, somewhat remote mountain town, Åre likely sees longer delivery windows than a major city (extra 1-2 days is a reasonable expectation), and volumes/traffic during peak ski season (Dec-Apr) can add further delay to parcel delivery and pickup-point congestion.
Delivery Carriers
- PostNord (main national postal/parcel service)
- Bring
- Instabox / parcel lockers
- DHL
Major Platforms Available
- Amazon.se
- CDON
- Elgiganti (elgiganti.se)
- NetOnNet
- Webhallen
- Apple.com/se (official Apple online store, ships nationwide)
Apple Certified Service
- In Are
- No Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider is located in Åre itself — this is a small ski town with no Apple retail presence.
Nearest Options
C&C ÖStersund (Apple-authorized Service Center)
- Type
- Apple Authorized Service Provider
- Address
- Prästgatan 23, Östersund
- Distance From Are
- Roughly 95-100 km / about 1.5 hours by car from Åre — the closest Apple-certified repair option to Åre.
- Notes
- This is an authorized service center, not a full Apple Store. It handles iPhone, Mac, and iPad repairs using Apple-approved parts and diagnostics.
Nearest Full Apple Store
- Type
- Apple Retail Store
- Address
- Stockholm (Mall of Scandinavia, Solna) or Malmö
- Distance From Are
- Around 550+ km from Åre — requires a domestic flight or long train/car journey; not practical for a quick visit.
- Notes
- Apple has only a small number of physical retail stores in Sweden.
Non Apple Certified Alternatives In Ostersund
- Independent repair shops in Östersund (e.g. phone/tablet/computer repair stores) offer iPhone screen and battery repairs, but these are NOT Apple-certified — repairs there would not be covered under Apple's Limited Warranty or AppleCare.
Malls And Districts
ÅRe Torg (ÅRe Square)
- Type
- central shopping square / dense district
- Description
- The village's central square and the true heart of retail in Åre. It is described as the location where much of the village's shopping happens, ringed by outdoor and lifestyle brand stores, gift and craft shops, cafés, and a bakery/coffee roastery.
- Proximity Note
- This is the city center itself — all listed venues are directly on or immediately adjacent to the square.
Notable Stores Or Features
- Peak Performance flagship (brand founded in Åre in 1986, based at Åre Torg)
- Åre Hemslöjd — Sami handicrafts and design gift shop in the 100-year-old 'Köpmanshuset' merchant building on the square
- Skistarshop Åre Torg — ski/bike rental and ski-pass sales
- A pro coffee roastery/café that sells and serves its own coffee on the square
Shoppinggatan (the Shopping Street) Leading to Station ÅRe
- Type
- dense pedestrian shopping street
- Description
- A short walkable retail strip running down from Åre Torg, described in local shopping guides as where you find stores like the snowboard specialist Inlandet and a second-hand shop next door to it, alongside clothing, interior-design, and craft boutiques.
- Proximity Note
- Directly connects to Åre Torg, all within a few minutes' walk of the center.
Notable Stores Or Features
- Inlandet — snowboard specialist plus streetwear
- A second-hand/charity shop neighboring Inlandet on the street
- DekÅREn — interior-design and homeware boutique, a short walk from the square
- Kaki — yarn, craft and sewing-supplies shop in central Åre
Station ÅRe (the Old Railway Station Building)
- Type
- multi-floor retail/dining building — closest equivalent to a small mall
- Description
- A converted former railway station building near Åre Torg that now houses several floors of shops, including a home-goods and interior store on its third floor, plus a design/interior/souvenir shop in the building's tram-station annex.
- Proximity Note
- Located right by Åre Torg, within the same short walkable center.
Notable Stores Or Features
- A home & housewares shop on floor 3 (glassware, china, seasonal decor, home textiles)
- A design, interior and souvenir shop in the adjoining valley-station building of the Åre cable car (Åre Bergbana), selling Åre-branded sweaters, beanies and gifts
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