📍 Destination Overview
Are in Swedish Lapland, near the Norwegian border, is Sweden's premier ski resort. Nine peaks and a hundred pistes surround Areskutan, whose high summit offers Scandinavia's steepest descent. A cradle of Nordic skiing, it hosts the Vasaloppet race each March. North of the Arctic Circle, it offers winter auroras, summer midnight sun and Sami reindeer culture.
Region
Jämtland county, central Sweden, with direct links to Oslo and Stockholm
Currency & language
Swedish krona (SEK); Swedish, English widely spoken
Best season
Winter (Nov-Apr) for skiing; summer (Jun-Aug) for hiking and biking
Suggested stay
5-7 days for a winter ski holiday or 3-5 days in summer
Sockets & voltage
230V, Type C/F sockets
Communications & timezone
Good 4G/5G coverage; Central European Time (UTC+1)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🎿 Ski Season: Dec–Apr
One of Scandinavia’s largest ski areas; Dec–Apr has stable snow and short days ideal for winter sports.
🌞 Summer: Jun–Aug
6–18°C in Jun–Aug, peak for hiking, mountain biking and lakeside holidays.
January
☀️
-2°/-7°
Best
February
☀️
-3°/-8°
Best
March
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1°/-5°
Best
April
☀️
5°/-2°
Best
May
🌤️
11°/2°
June
☀️
16°/6°
Best
July
☀️
18°/8°
Best
August
☀️
16°/7°
Best
September
🌤️
11°/4°
October
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5°/0°
November
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0°/-4°
December
☀️
-2°/-7°
Best
🎯 Are Experiences
Cable-car summit views
Dog sledding
Sauna & cold lake
Night sky and aurora
Åre is Sweden’s famous ski resort; best is the Dec–Apr ski season with stable snow. Jun–Aug (6–18°C) is peak for summer hiking and mountain holidays; May and Sep–Nov are transitional.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
Train
Flight + transfer
Car
Recommended Stay Areas
Village area
Duved village
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
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