What are the best things to do in Åre?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Åre, Sweden. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Why visit Åre
Travel guide for Åre, Sweden — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Åre is a stop in Sweden, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 130–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Åre trip cost
Budget
USD 60–100
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 130–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Åre, Sweden. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Åre
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Åre mid-range ground costs (budget 60–100 · mid 130–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Broken
Buustamons Fjällgård
Fjällpuben
Max
Wersens
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Holiday Club Spa hotel & Resort
Hotell Fjällgården
Tott Hotel
Åre Fjällby
Shopping
- Hanson Sport
- Mountain Recycle
- Peak Performance General Store
- Stadium
- Åre Skidsport
Nightlife
- Bygget
- Verandan
In pictures
Åre gallery
Good to know
Åre travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Åre?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Åre?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Åre, depending on how many day trips you want in Sweden.
Where should I stay in Åre?
Popular stays in Åre include Holiday Club Spa hotel & Resort, Hotell Fjällgården, Tott Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Åre cost?
On the ground in Åre (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 60–100 per person per day, mid-range about 130–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Åre, Sweden. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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