Place to visit
Åre ski resort, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Åre ski resort is a ski resort in Sweden (Åre). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort in Sweden · Snow
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 493 km as the crow flies
- Website
- skistar.com
- Run by
- SkiStar AB
- Coordinates
- 63.41226, 13.0218
What it is and where
Åre ski resort is a ski resort in Sweden (Åre). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Åre, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.41226, 13.0218; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 493 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- SkiStar AB
It is one of the Snow places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Åre ski resort is December to February.
- JanBest time5:12
- FebBest time8:15
- MarPossible11:15
- AprBetter not14:35
- MayBetter not17:42
- JunBetter not19:55
- JulBetter not18:56
- AugBetter not15:55
- SepBetter not12:35
- OctBetter not9:22
- NovBetter not6:09
- DecBest time4:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Åre BergbanaFunicular i Åre, Sweden3.3 km
- Åre Old ChurchChurch building in Åre Municipality, Sweden3.4 km
- ÅreskutanMountain at Åre in Jämtland4.1 km
- St. OlavsledenPilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway5.9 km
- Bjelkes GruvorHistory7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Snow
- Riksgränsen
- Hundfjället
- Hallstabacken: ski jumping hill in Sollefteå, Sweden
- Orsa Grönklitt: recreational facility in Orsa, Sweden
- Tandå valley: ski resort
- Hovfjället: nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Åre ski resort?
It is a ski resort in Sweden. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Åre ski resort?
December to February. In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04.
How do you get to Åre ski resort?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 493 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Åre Bergbana, Åre Old Church, Åreskutan. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Åre8 places to see in and around Åre, Sweden: Åreskutan, Åre Old Church, Åre ski resort. Best time: December to February and May to September.
- Snow48 places for snow in Sweden, from Riksgränsen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Åre ski resort on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.