Winter Wonderland
Ã…re is the most complete alpine destination in Northern Europe, combining the best of Scandinavian wilderness, fabulous skiing and a rich nightlife. Ã…re hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2007 and also host several annual international events. Ã…re can best be described as a quality label in wintersports.
Over the last few years a growing number of international guests have discovered Ã…re; last winter season the guests from countries outside Sweden grew by 20%. Ã…re has long-standing traditions as a tourist resort, an alpine heritage, a buzzing nightlife together with a vast selection of activities.
Add to this the close encounters with nature, with the wilderness on the doorstep and surrounding massifs and you come up with a unique winter paradise. The fact that Ã…re offers a lot of value for money does not limit its attraction.
A complete ski resort
Åre’s ski area with more than 100 pistes and skiable vertical drops in excess of 1,000 metres comprises demanding black runs and stunning off-piste, there are also novice slopes with hardly any vertical at all; Åre has something for everyone.
Here is also a wide variety of other activities. Those looking for action can opt for snowmobile safaris, dog sledding, ice-caves, horseback riding or Zipline, the new cableway. Those who prefer tranquillity should book a spa treatment, visit the tame elks at Millest Moose Farm or sample the delicious truffles at Ã…re Chokladfabrik.
Accommodation for every budget
In Ã…re today there is accommodation to suit every taste and budget, ranging from hostel-style accommodation at Hotell Ã…re Torg to the spectacular Design Hotel Copperhill Mountain Lodge, finalised before this winter season. Also various apartments and chalets for self-catering holidays, are available either centrally in town or in ski-in/ski-out location.
Restaurants and nightlife
Ã…re possesses some 60 restaurants, bars and clubs of very high standard. Many of the local restaurants feature in the prestigious White Guide with leading Swedish restaurants. The vibrating nightlife from December until the end of April can be summarised as one long party.
Lunch on the peak & après-ski
Skiers who want to have lunch on the slopes have some twenty mountain munchies to choose from. There is also the Swedish budget alternative with comfortable shelters for those preferring a picnic. When the day of skiing is over it may be time for a traditional Swedish après-ski, here called after-ski, in rowdy bars with live bands and dancing, spectacular shows or sophisticated bars.
Excellent communications
It is easy to get to Åre. The train stops in the middle of town and there are two international airports within about one hours drive, Åre-Östersund Airport in Östersund and Vaernes Airport in Trondheim.
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