Åre: Discover Mountains, Cycling and Culture

Åre combines mountain scenery, sporting experiences and a remarkable local history. From here, Åreskutan is directly accessible, while trails begin at Åre-Torg and lifts also provide access to higher starting points. At the same time, Åre gamla kyrka, the mountain railway and the Åre Museum tell the story of the area’s development. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Åre can therefore tailor their stay to the desired balance of activity, culture and shared discoveries.

Cycling, hiking and skiing on Åreskutan

Åre Bike Park has 40 cycling trails with up to 853 metres of vertical descent. The trails range from easy green connecting routes to red and black freeride trails. At Åre Trail Park in Björnen, there are purpose-built, wide and easy-to-ride trails for beginners as well as experienced cyclists. Åre Skill Park complements this offering with a pump track and practice areas for children and beginners. There, riders can practise balance, cornering technique, pumping and flow. Summer activities in Åre also include cycling courses for children, teenagers and adults.

Hiking also offers a variety of day-trip options. Hikes around Åre and on Åreskutan range from short routes for the whole family to more challenging hikes for experienced hikers. The route to the summit of Åreskutan can begin at Åre-Torg, lead via trail 212 to Fjällgården and continue there on trail 214. The S:t Olavsleden can be experienced on horseback, by bicycle or on foot. For days of skiing, one SkiPass at SkiStar Åre includes three ski areas. This allows you to focus your travel plans on a single activity or create variety by combining different experiences.

Church, museum and historic mountain railway

Åre gamla kyrka is centrally located in the town of Åre. It was built at the end of the 12th century and remains a medieval stone church. Inside, there is a medieval wooden sculpture of Saint Olof. The church is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. This makes it a reliable cultural landmark for anyone who would like to combine their stay with history and sacred art.

The Åre Museum is located on the slope of Åreskutan at the mountain railway’s upper station. It has the same opening hours as the Åre Bergbana, usually from 10:00 to 16:00. The Åre Bergbana itself is a listed historic building, inaugurated in 1910. It is an 800-metre-long funicular railway from Åre-Torg to Hotel Fjällgården at 556 metres above sea level. Its two station buildings are dark-brown, two-storey wooden structures in the National Romantic style and were designed by the architect Otto Sigfrid (Sigge) Cronstedt.

Plan your choice of location and journey carefully

Åre developed from a farming village into an international destination during the second half of the 19th century. Today, specific landmarks help when choosing suitable accommodation: Åre railway station is in the heart of the town, and European route E14 leads directly into the centre of Åre. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Åre can therefore first decide whether their stay should focus more on the attractions around Åre-Torg, mountain and cycling activities, or cultural sightseeing. For a trip with children, for example, the practice areas at Åre Skill Park, cycling courses and short hikes can be combined with other activities. Those who prefer more challenging routes will find different highlights in the Bike Park, on Åreskutan and on longer hikes.

More places to compare

If you would like to consider other destinations alongside Åre when planning your trip, you can also look at Mörsil, Bydalen, Vålådalen, Huså, Undersåker, Järpen, Duved and Handöl. This allows you to define more precisely the desired mix of mountains, activities, culture and peace and quiet before searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home.

To the higher-level travel overview: Åre.