Åre Ski Resort
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.
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.
Our Åre Resort Ratings
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- Snow Reliability ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Fast Lifts ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Resort Activities ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- Après ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
- Value ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆