Åre

Sweden’s largest ski resort of Åre, now three-time host of the Alpine Ski World Championships, combines Scandinavian charm and sophistication with some serious skiing.

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 15.2 °c
Min temp: 6.7 °c

Last Updated: Tue 19 May

weather Forecast today: Broken clouds

Max temp: 15.2 °c
Min temp: 6.7 °c

Last Updated: Tue 19 May

2%Easy

47%Beginner

42%Intermediate

9%Advanced

With such a strong racing heritage (the resort has also hosted over 100 World Cup events) it would be easy to assume this resort has little else to bring.

But this is not the case. Varied terrain suitable for all standards sits on the north side of the picturesque frozen lake, itself home to some fantastic ice- based activities that make Åre a resort that is also ideal for non-skiers. The only sticking point is the winter darkness and sometimes challenging weather, but plentiful night skiing and a good lift system more than help to mitigate this.

There are five different bases to choose from, each bringing their own vibe – but the closer you are to the central station, the livelier things will be.

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Intermediate
Resort Activities
Advanced
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Pros and cons

Great beginner and intermediate terrain
Incredible setting above the frozen lake
Vast array of options when it comes to off-slope activities

Limited ski area for experts
Weather can prove challenging at times
Still quite a lot of draglifts and t-bars

On the Slopes

The main ski area of Åre By covers 91km of slopes and is located right above the village, extending from Rödkullen in west to the linked but self-contained Björnen area in the east. These ends are the best zones for beginners and intermediates, with gentle greens and blues providing great terrain to improve your technique on. The central portion of the mountain – served by the VM8:an Express Chondola, the historic funicular, cable car and the VM6:an Express – is steeper and includes the World Championships runs. These are a challenge for all but the most advanced skiers and riders, but beyond this there is unfortunately limited off piste to explore.

The self-contained Duved ski area lies a few kilometres to the west of the main town. Here, a further 20km of pistes make for a great daytrip option. They are on the same lift pass and you can even quickly hop on the train to access them.

In the Resort

When it comes to accommodation, there are plenty of options, most of which are geared towards families. Cosy B&Bs and cabins can be found throughout, but there are also some smart hotels in the centre of town. Prices are lower than across the border in Norway, making this a more affordable destination than you might first think.
Åre has a huge amount to offer non skiers – here off snow activities are just as plentiful as those on the slopes. Cross country skiing is big business in Åre, with a vast network of groomed trails (some of which are also floodlit) winding through the woods and across the lake. Other activities include ice skating, ice sculpting, reindeer safaris, and a vast array of culinary options, ranging from trendy street food vendors. You may even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights.

Getting to Åre

Östersund airport is only an hour from Åre – flights are available direct from the UK each winter. Otherwise fly via Trondheim, Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen.

Östersund airport: 1 hour

Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

Opens: Friday 13 December 2024
Closes: Thursday 1 May 2025

Lift Pass Prices

//	1 Day	3 Day	6-8 Days
Youth (7-17)	€48.50	€138.50	€240.50
Adult (18-64)	€61	€172.50	€301
Senior (65+)	€48.50	€138.50	€240.50

Åre Piste Map

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Weather	Partly cloudy	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Light rain	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Rain shower
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Max temp	8.8°c	9.1°c	7.9°c	10.4°c	10.6°c	9.1°c	9.4°c	9.4°c	6.8°c	8.5°c	9.1°c	8.4°c	10.2°c	10.2°c	7.5°c	6.4°c	6.4°c	4.2°c	4.9°c	5.4°c	4.6°c	7°c	7.2°c	5.9°c	5.3°c	5.4°c	4.3°c	6°c	6°c	4.8°c
Min temp	5.9°c	7.9°c	4.1°c	6.8°c	9.1°c	5.4°c	7.2°c	6.8°c	5.1°c	4.9°c	8.4°c	6.7°c	7.8°c	7.5°c	6.5°c	5.5°c	4.2°c	3.3°c	3°c	4.6°c	3.1°c	5°c	5.9°c	4°c	4.1°c	4.3°c	2.9°c	3.8°c	4.8°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	5.8°c	5.2°c	3.9°c	7.7°c	6.2°c	4.1°c	7.1°c	3.9°c	1.6°c	6°c	6°c	5.5°c	8.1°c	4.4°c	1.8°c	2.6°c	-0.9°c	-2.6°c	-0.1°c	0.1°c	1°c	3.4°c	2.1°c	-0.6°c	0.8°c	-0.3°c	-0.6°c	2°c	0.4°c

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Max temp	8.8°c	9.1°c	7.9°c
Min temp	5.9°c	7.9°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	5.8°c	5.2°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear
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Max temp	10.4°c	10.6°c	9.1°c
Min temp	6.8°c	9.1°c	5.4°c
Feels like temp	3.9°c	7.7°c	6.2°c

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Max temp	9.4°c	9.4°c	6.8°c
Min temp	7.2°c	6.8°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	4.1°c	7.1°c	3.9°c

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Max temp	8.5°c	9.1°c	8.4°c
Min temp	4.9°c	8.4°c	6.7°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	6°c	6°c

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Max temp	10.2°c	10.2°c	7.5°c
Min temp	7.8°c	7.5°c	6.5°c
Feels like temp	5.5°c	8.1°c	4.4°c

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Max temp	6.4°c	6.4°c	4.2°c
Min temp	5.5°c	4.2°c	3.3°c
Feels like temp	1.8°c	2.6°c	-0.9°c

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Max temp	4.9°c	5.4°c	4.6°c
Min temp	3°c	4.6°c	3.1°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	-0.1°c	0.1°c

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Max temp	7°c	7.2°c	5.9°c
Min temp	5°c	5.9°c	4°c
Feels like temp	1°c	3.4°c	2.1°c

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Max temp	5.3°c	5.4°c	4.3°c
Min temp	4.1°c	4.3°c	2.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.6°c	0.8°c	-0.3°c

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Max temp	6°c	6°c	4.8°c
Min temp	3.8°c	4.8°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	-0.6°c	2°c	0.4°c

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Resort (380m)

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Weather	Broken clouds	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Thunderstorms	Occasional rain	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Mainly cloudy	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Rather cloudy	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Some drizzle	Occasional rain	Occasional rain
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Max temp	14.9°c	15.2°c	13.1°c	16.9°c	17.3°c	15.6°c	16.2°c	16.2°c	12.8°c	14.5°c	15.2°c	13.7°c	16°c	16°c	12.8°c	12°c	12.2°c	9.8°c	10.7°c	11.5°c	10°c	12.5°c	12.9°c	11.3°c	11.4°c	11.7°c	10°c	11.9°c	12.2°c	10.3°c
Min temp	8.5°c	13.1°c	6.7°c	10.6°c	15.6°c	6.6°c	12°c	12.8°c	8.1°c	9.6°c	13.7°c	8.4°c	11.8°c	12.8°c	9.1°c	9.8°c	9.8°c	6.2°c	7.8°c	10°c	5.5°c	8.2°c	11.3°c	6.5°c	8.3°c	10°c	5.3°c	7.9°c	10.3°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	7.3°c	13.7°c	12.5°c	10.3°c	15.8°c	14.7°c	11.7°c	15.8°c	12.9°c	8.5°c	13.8°c	13.2°c	12°c	16.2°c	12.1°c	8.2°c	10.7°c	7.6°c	4.9°c	8.4°c	7.8°c	6.6°c	11.1°c	9.7°c	6°c	9.3°c	7.8°c	5.7°c	10°c	8.4°c

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Max temp	14.9°c	15.2°c	13.1°c
Min temp	8.5°c	13.1°c	6.7°c
Feels like temp	7.3°c	13.7°c	12.5°c

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Max temp	16.9°c	17.3°c	15.6°c
Min temp	10.6°c	15.6°c	6.6°c
Feels like temp	10.3°c	15.8°c	14.7°c

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Max temp	16.2°c	16.2°c	12.8°c
Min temp	12°c	12.8°c	8.1°c
Feels like temp	11.7°c	15.8°c	12.9°c

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Max temp	14.5°c	15.2°c	13.7°c
Min temp	9.6°c	13.7°c	8.4°c
Feels like temp	8.5°c	13.8°c	13.2°c

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Max temp	16°c	16°c	12.8°c
Min temp	11.8°c	12.8°c	9.1°c
Feels like temp	12°c	16.2°c	12.1°c

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Max temp	12°c	12.2°c	9.8°c
Min temp	9.8°c	9.8°c	6.2°c
Feels like temp	8.2°c	10.7°c	7.6°c

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Max temp	10.7°c	11.5°c	10°c
Min temp	7.8°c	10°c	5.5°c
Feels like temp	4.9°c	8.4°c	7.8°c

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Max temp	12.5°c	12.9°c	11.3°c
Min temp	8.2°c	11.3°c	6.5°c
Feels like temp	6.6°c	11.1°c	9.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.4°c	11.7°c	10°c
Min temp	8.3°c	10°c	5.3°c
Feels like temp	6°c	9.3°c	7.8°c

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Max temp	11.9°c	12.2°c	10.3°c
Min temp	7.9°c	10.3°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	5.7°c	10°c	8.4°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 05 Dec 2026
	Resort closing date	Sun 02 May 2027

Snow Overview

Scandinavia

Updated 07/04

Most of Scandinavia will see cool but steady conditions, with plenty of sun across much of Central and Northern areas.

Things will be colder in the farthest southwestern reaches, with unsettled weather moving in towards the end of this week bring with it a useful freshener for many areas; around 10cm can be expected down.

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