Åre is Scandinavia's main alpine city with an international atmosphere. Åre is a modern ski city with a long history. The train stops in the middle of the village and there are two international airports within an hour's travel time. Åre was host to the Alpine World Championships in 2007 which says a lot for the downhill skiing. In Åre you will find, in addition to wonderful skiing, a number of restaurants offering culinary experiences as well as shopping that is not always found in a village. Åre is top class and one of the most well-visited winter destinations in the Nordic countries. The ski area stretches from Duved in the west via Åre village to Åre Björnen in the east. Åre is located about 620 km from Stockholm and 140 km from Trondheim, Norway. Read more about Åre's history on the next page.
