Järpen – Art, Trails and Activity

Järpen combines a distinctive art installation with church life and a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activity. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Järpen, you can tailor your stay to your preferred pace. The choice of cultural experiences, trails, ski tracks and sporting activities offers a variety of options for planning your trip, especially for families with different interests.

Art and Local History in the Centre

In the centre of Järpen, you will find HJERPEN:RADBAND, an art installation on a concrete wall. The work is approximately 62 metres long and consists of 61 names and seven colours printed on painted sheet metal. The long line of names connected with Järpen tells the story of the place and its identity. Its precise design makes the installation a destination for anyone who wants to get to know a place not only through its landscape and leisure activities, but also through its own distinctive signs.

Järpen’s chapel provides a cultural addition. A main church service is held there once a month. Those who also want to take religious and local traditions into account during their trip can include this established part of local life in their plans. Together with HJERPEN:RADBAND, it offers a cultural way to experience Järpen without requiring an extensive programme, while still presenting different perspectives on the place.

Trails, Ski Tracks and Outdoor Activities

The St Olavsleden continues westwards through Järpen and beyond. Röjsmon, an area of trails and ski tracks with numerous cross-country skiing and activity routes, is located by the Röjsmohallen sports grounds. In summer, the outdoor area is used for running, hiking and orienteering.

If you would like to combine different preferences, you can include Röjsmon in your travel plans.

Cycling, Skating and Short Hiking Trails

The bike and skate park in Järpen offers another opportunity for physical activity. It has been designed to be fully accessible. Cycling, inline skating, BMX and skateboarding are the main activities there. The different ways of using the park make it a clearly defined destination for an active stay.

Tossön is located outside Järpen and is a recreation area with several short, easily accessible hiking trails. The trails start at Tossögården. Those who prefer shorter hikes or want to plan a day around a manageable trail section can include Tossön in their plans.

Another Perspective on Winter Sports

A 3,380-metre competition loop is being created at Järpen’s ski stadium. Those interested in winter sports can include the developing competition loop as a separate aspect of Järpen.

Järpen as a Starting Point for Your Selection

As you continue comparing your options, consider which focus is particularly important for your travel group and what kind of holiday day you have in mind. For additional comparisons, you can also look at Hallen, Storlien, Vålådalen, Åre, Mattmar, Bydalen, Duved and Handöl.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Åre.