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Where to stay in Åre: ski cabins in Sweden

Where to stay in Åre, Sweden's big ski resort: cabins and apartments in Åre, Duved or Björnen, getting there by train from Stockholm and how to save.

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In short: where to stay in Åre

By Martín Bastias· Reviewed: November 2026

Tight budget: Undersåker or Järpen — apartment or simple house
Mid-range: Duved — cabin or apartment
Treat yourself: Åre village — apartment or hotel by the lifts
Best time: Winter (December to April): Ski season on Mount Åreskutan, with reliable snow.
Getting there: By train from Stockholm, with direct day or night trains to Åre station in the village centre.

Key facts

Ski resort: Scandinavia's largest, with ≈ 90 runssource
Åreskutan top (cable car): ≈ 1,274 m; the longest run is ≈ 6.5 kmsource

Worth it

Why go to Åre

Scandinavia's big ski resort

About 90 runs across five areas and a descent of about 6.5 km from the Åreskutan summit.

You arrive by train

There is a direct train from Stockholm, including a night train, to the village centre.

Sunny spring skiing

March and April combine long days with good snow, one of the best times to go.

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Where to stay in Åre by budget

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Undersåker or Järpen

Tight budget

Undersåker or Järpen

apartment or simple house

Cheaper, 15–30 minutes from the slopes.

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Duved

Best balance

Mid-range

Duved

cabin or apartment

Quiet slopes and good value for the location.

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Åre village

Treat yourself

Åre village

apartment or hotel by the lifts

Everything on foot, from the train to the slopes.

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Why Åre

Åre is Sweden’s big ski resort and one of the largest in Scandinavia: a mountain village by a lake, with direct trains from Stockholm and cabins and apartments steps from the slopes of Mount Åreskutan. A Nordic alternative to the Alps, with a lively atmosphere and reliable snow.

How to choose

Atmosphere and everything on foot: Åre village.
Family: Duved or Åre Björnen.
Tight budget: valley villages.

When to go

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Winter (December to April)

Ski season on Mount Åreskutan, with reliable snow. February and the Swedish school holidays are the busiest; December and January have very short days.

Spring (March and April)

Long, sunny days with good snow: many people's favourite time to ski.

Summer (June to August)

Mountain biking, hiking and lakes, with lower prices than in winter.

Getting there

By train from Stockholm, with direct day or night trains to Åre station in the village centre.
The nearest airport is Åre Östersund, about 1 h 15 min by road.
From Trondheim (Norway) it is about 2 h 30 min by car.

Which area to choose

Åre village

Best for: atmosphere and everything on foot

The village centre, by the lake and the main lifts, with restaurants and nightlife.

Duved and Tegefjäll

Best for: families and calm

To the west, with quieter slopes, cabins and apartments, about 10 minutes from Åre.

Åre Björnen

Best for: families with young children

An area with gentle slopes and a ski school, east of the village.

Where to stay

Cabins

Wooden cabins with saunas, on the slopes and around Duved.

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Apartments

The most common way to stay: self-catering apartments close to the slopes.

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Group houses

Large houses in the valley, for families and groups.

Houses near Åre

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On a budget

Åre on a budget

Sweden is expensive, but Åre has plenty of self-catering apartments.

1Avoid February and the Swedish school holidays.
2Arrive on the night train from Stockholm and save a night.
3A self-catering apartment and supermarket shopping.
4Stay in Duved or valley villages and get to the lifts by bus or car.

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FAQ

Where to stay in Åre on a tight budget?

In Undersåker or Järpen: apartment or simple house. Cheaper, 15–30 minutes from the slopes.

Where to stay in Åre on a mid-range budget?

In Duved: cabin or apartment. Quiet slopes and good value for the location.

Where to stay in Åre for a treat?

In Åre village: apartment or hotel by the lifts. Everything on foot, from the train to the slopes.

Is Åre good for skiing?

It is one of Scandinavia's largest ski resorts, with runs for all levels around Mount Åreskutan.

How do I get to Åre?

By direct train from Stockholm, day or night, or fly to Åre Östersund and drive about 75 minutes.

Can you see the northern lights in Åre?

Sometimes, on clear nights with high activity, but Åre is further south than Lapland: it is not a destination to visit just for the auroras.

Where should I stay in Åre with kids?

In Åre Björnen or Duved, with gentler slopes and a quieter atmosphere.

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