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Things to see in Idre (Sweden): 17 places and when to go
Idre is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Nature (5), Mountains (5). The best known are Gutulia National Park, Töfsingdalen National Park and Storvätteshågna. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 19 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Sweden · 62.0985, 12.3121
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 409 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Storvätteshågna, at 1,204 m.
What to see in Idre
The places in and around Idre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gutulia National ParkNational park11 km
- Töfsingdalen National ParkNational park in Sweden12 km
- StorvätteshågnaNature · Mountains7.7 km
- Grövelsjöns fjällstationMountains · Hiking3 m
- LångfjälletNature reserve in Dalarna, Sweden14 km
- GrøvelsjøenProtected area in Norway (Naturbase code: VV00001997)9.0 km
- Storsäterns fjällkapellChurch building in Älvdalen Municipality, Sweden3.9 km
- European Long distance path E1 - Norway, HedmarkHiking4.6 km
- GuttudalskojanMountains · Hiking13 km
- OskarsstuganHiking4.8 km
- RaststugaHiking11 km
- SärsjöbäckenHiking7.3 km
- SlagusjönHiking14 km
- Södra Kungsleden - Stage 11Hiking trail section between Guttudalskojan and Grövelsjön Mountain Station6.5 km
- Södra Kungsleden - Stage 12Hiking trail section between Grövelsjön Mountain Station and Storrödtjärn Mountain Cabin8.2 km
- SpångkojanMountains · Hiking14 km
- TöfsinghånMountains · Hiking13 km
When to go to Idre
The best time to visit Idre is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:42
- FebPossible8:28
- MarPossible11:17
- AprPossible14:26
- MayBest time17:20
- JunBest time19:16
- JulBest time18:25
- AugBest time15:41
- SepBest time12:34
- OctPossible9:31
- NovBetter not6:32
- DecPossible4:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 44. In May, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Idre
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 409 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Funäsdalen5 places51 km
- Sälen14 places101 km
- Duved15 places112 km
- Hölje7 places134 km
- Åre8 places150 km
- Mörsil7 places151 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Idre?
The best known: Gutulia National Park, Töfsingdalen National Park, Storvätteshågna, Grövelsjöns fjällstation, Långfjället. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Idre?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 19 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 44.
How do you get to Idre?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 409 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Idre as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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