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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.
- Flight Time
- 2h 27m
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Åre Östersund
- Time zone
- GMT + 2 hours
- Language
- Swedish
- Currency
- Swedish Krona
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Are Stats
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.
The nearest airport to Are is Östersund at 85 km or about 1 hour by car.
What's the ski area like in Are?
Which other ski resorts are near to Are?
The nearest ski resorts to Are include Salen.
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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
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
Average snow depths in Are are 34cm to 52cm in January, 42cm to 81cm in February, 47cm to 95cm in March and 37cm to 89cm in April. Read our detailed Are snow history for more details.
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- 27 cm DECEMBER 26 cm
- 52 cm JANUARY 34 cm
- 81 cm FEBRUARY 42 cm
- 95 cm MARCH 47 cm
- 89 cm APRIL 37 cm
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Are snow report is updated every 4 hours during the winter ski season
There is in Are currently forecast approximately 3cm of new snow expected over the coming week. We also have a detailed Are snow forecast.
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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.
| PassLift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | €350 - €350 | €440 - €440 | €350 - €350 |
| 6 Day | €1530 - €1815 | €1913 - €2625 | €1530 - €1815 |
| AgesAge 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?
Flights from London take about 2h 27m to Åre Östersund. 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 |
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| Åre | 0 km | 0 minute |
Are Maps
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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