Major city · Sweden
Åre
Go for 3–4 nights if you ski or hike; skip as a day trip — it is 5–7 h by train from Stockholm and the mountain needs a full day.
Åre is Sweden's biggest ski resort, on Åreskutan in Jämtland, about 100 km west of Östersund. Winter is alpine skiing and nightlife; summer is hiking, trail running and downhill biking. The village is small and walkable, the ski system spans four linked areas, and beds sell out in peak weeks, so book early.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions
- avoid Check seasonal conditions and peak-week crowding before booking
- Airports
- OSD · TRD
- Nights
- 3–4
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Åre112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Åre, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are winter driving, cold exposure above the treeline…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (1177) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckOSD Åre Östersund Airport (About 85 km (53 mi) east; daily flights from Stockholm, direct transfer to Åre about 440 SEK (≈ US$50) one way (check)).OSD Åre Östersund Airport (About 53 mi (85 km) east; daily flights from Stockholm, direct transfer to Åre about 440 SEK (≈ US$50) one way (check)).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee40–60 SEK (≈ US$5–7)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at Systembolaget80–110 SEK (≈ US$9–12)20–30 SEK (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel or cabin bed, a night, per personSEK 350 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,800 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 4,000 (≈ US$450)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 (≈ US$75) · Mid SEK 1,300 (≈ US$140) · High SEK 2,500 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OSD Åre Östersund Airport (About 85 km (53 mi) east; daily flights from Stockholm, direct transfer to Åre about 440 SEK one way (check)) · TRD Trondheim Airport Værnes (About 135 km (84 mi) west in Norway; no direct train to Åre — transfer via Hell/Stjørdal and Storlien, or by road (check connections))OSD Åre Östersund Airport (About 53 mi (85 km) east; daily flights from Stockholm, direct transfer to Åre about 440 SEK one way (check)) · TRD Trondheim Airport Værnes (About 84 mi (135 km) west in Norway; no direct train to Åre — transfer via Hell/Stjørdal and Storlien, or by road (check connections))
Weather and climate
Åre: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable. The ski bus runs hourly between Duved, Tegefjäll, Åre village and Björnen; it is free with a ski pass and about 20 SEK when the lifts are closed. Trains stop at Åre station in the centre. A car helps for waterfalls and side valleys, not for the resort itself.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Duved
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Ski bus or E14 west, about 7 km (4.3 mi)Ski bus or E14 west, about 4.3 mi (7 km)
Quieter slopes and a separate, cheaper ski pass for the Duved-Tegefjäll system.
Tännforsen
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or taxi west along the E14, about 25 km (16 mi)Car or taxi west along the E14, about 16 mi (25 km)
Waterfall that freezes into a deep ice wall in winter; best with your own transport.
Ristafallet
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car east along the E14, about 25 km (16 mi)Car east along the E14, about 16 mi (25 km)
Waterfall used in film; a short stop, not a half day.
Storlien
goDoor to door: About 1 h (check current timetables)
Norrtåg train west
Border village for cross-country skiing and hiking; see the Storlien guide.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min (check current timetables)
Train east
City day out with museums and food; see things to do in Östersund.
Trondheim
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h (check)
Train west via Storlien, about 3 h (check)
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night in Norway.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Åre village (Åre torg)
Central: station, shops, bars and the Bergbanan funicular within a short walk. Best for a first trip without a car.
Åre Strand
Lakeside, a few minutes' walk from the square; spa hotels and apartments.
Duved and Tegefjäll
About 7 km (4.3 mi) west along the E14; quieter, own slopes, cheaper beds, ski bus link.About 4.3 mi (7 km) west along the E14; quieter, own slopes, cheaper beds, ski bus link.
Björnen
Family zone with long easy runs and a large children's area; ski bus link (distance approximate).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 700–1,100 SEK (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,100–2,000 SEK (≈ US$120–250) excl. bed
- High
- 2,000 SEK (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 4 nights × SEK 1,800 | SEK 7,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × SEK 1,300 | SEK 10,400 |
| Ski pass, one day, adult2 × SEK 550 · 2026 estimate — check | SEK 1,100 |
| Ski or bike rental, one day2 × SEK 450 · 2026 estimate — check | SEK 900 |
| Ski bus, one day without a pass2 × SEK 20 · check | SEK 40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × SEK 250 · 2026 estimate | SEK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 2,014 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,769 per person per day, bed included | SEK 22,154≈ US$2,500 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in kronor; travel to Åre and ski passes excluded. Prices are estimates — check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 40–60 SEK (≈ US$5–7) |
| Lunch, casual | 120–180 SEK (≈ US$13–19) |
| Burger and fries | 150–220 SEK (≈ US$16–25) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at Systembolaget | 80–110 SEK (≈ US$9–12) / 20–30 SEK (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza | 130–190 SEK (≈ US$14–20) |
| Ski pass, one day, adult | about 550 SEK (≈ US$60) |
| Airport transfer OSD → Åre | about 440 SEK (≈ US$50) one way |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak weeks (New Year, sportlov weeks, Easter) sell out months ahead and prices jump.
- Winter roads on the Scandinavian peninsula are icy and snow-covered; winter tyres are required in winter conditions.
- The summit at 1,420 m is above the top lift (1,260 m): reaching it means ski touring, hiking or a snowmobile lift.
- Off-piste and the summit run need avalanche awareness; check the daily forecast before going above the marked runs.
- Åre is a party resort in winter — if you want quiet, stay in Duved, Tegefjäll or Björnen.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice (1177)
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
No embassies in Åre; most are in Stockholm. The US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland all have embassies in Stockholm (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport transfer OSD → Åre: about 440 SEK (≈ US$50) one way
- Ski bus, one day without a ski pass: about 20 SEK (≈ US$3)
- Train Åre → Östersund: about 1 h 30 min
Say or show
- Ursäkta — Excuse me / Sorry (oor-SHEK-ta)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor MICK-eh KOSS-tar deh)
- Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yag beh-TA-la med kort)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var air too-ah-LETT-en)
- En dagskort, tack — One day ski pass, please (en DAGS-kort tack)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Åre. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions · avoid Check seasonal conditions and peak-week crowding before booking · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for OSD and TRD: last transfers field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Åre torg, Åre Strand, station and Bergbanan.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Bergbanan, zipline park, chocolate factory, Tännforsen) and eat pages with last orders.
- Peak-week and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialÅre Sweden (official destination site)
- officialSkistar Åre
- officialSJ (Swedish rail)
- officialNorrtåg
- officialSwedavia — Åre Östersund Airport
- officialAvinor — Trondheim Airport Værnes
- secondaryWikivoyage: Åre, revision 5151798 (CC BY-SA 4.0)