Åre ski guide
Sweden · Editorial review: 11 November 2026.
Early answers
Åre is Sweden's largest alpine ski area, in Jämtland county in the Scandinavian mountains, with a published maximum vertical drop of 890 m from the Åreskutan high zone to the village. SkiStar: Åre — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm).
Key takeaways
- Official figures: 890 m vertical drop, a top lift at 1,274 m and a 6.5 km longest run (Långsvängen).
- Three linked-by-bus ski areas share one pass: Åre By with the Åreskutan high zone, family-oriented Björnen, and calmer Duved/Tegefjäll.
- Snowfall sources disagree sharply: OnTheSnow averages 121 cm a year, SkiStar states about 420 cm. This guide shows the third-party monthly figures and flags the gap.
- Third-party base depth rises from about 33 cm in November to about 63 cm in February; the season is projected 4 December to 2 May.
- Roughly 4 in 10 runs are blue and about 1 in 6 green on the Swedish Wikipedia count, so it suits intermediates well, with steeper terrain on the mountain front.
| Who it suits | Sweden's biggest vertical for intermediates and families, with steeper runs on the Åreskutan front for confident skiers. Read the assessment |
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| Daily budget | No resort prices are published here; use your own amounts. |
| Pass | not verified yet |
| Weekday / weekend / holiday waits | not verified yet / not verified yet / not verified yet |
| Monthly snow evidence | Third-party averaged monthly snowfall and base depth, see the snow section; the operator's own annual figure is much higher. |
Verified photo not available yet
No generic mountain is presented as Åre.
Snow statistics
Historical published figures for Åre. These are not a forecast, live report or guarantee of open terrain.
third-party aggregated average monthly snowfall and average base depth. Measured at: Not stated by the publisher. OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; March average base depth withheld because the page lists a 1,115 cm maximum that is clearly a data error and distorts the average.
Line chart of typical snow depth in centimetres. Each point is labelled with its cm value. The line breaks across months with no data. Hatched marks mean no data, not zero.
- Verified monthly value
- No data (not zero)
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Bar chart of monthly snowfall in centimetres. Each bar is labelled with its cm value. Hatched slots mean no verified data, not zero. Full cm and inch values are in the table.
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Monthly snow statistics for Åre (centimetres, with inches in parentheses). No data means not verified — it is not zero snowfall.
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| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Monthly snowfall | 34 cm (13.4 in) | 18 cm (7.1 in) | 21 cm (8.3 in) | 18 cm (7.1 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 15 cm (5.9 in) | 23 cm (9.1 in) |
| Typical snow depth | 56 cm (22 in) | 63 cm (24.8 in) | No data | 53 cm (20.9 in) | 19 cm (7.5 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 33 cm (13 in) | 41 cm (16.1 in) |
Season length
Typical season: December to May. Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator before you travel.
Snow reliability
Moderate on third-party averages; the operator states a much higher annual snowfall, so treat the figures as indicative
Based on: OnTheSnow multi-season averages (annual average 121 cm; seasons from 15 cm to 292 cm) versus SkiStar's own approx. 420 cm annual snowfall claim; the two are not reconciled. SkiStar also offers a snow guarantee of at least 30 slopes open 18 Dec 2026–4 Apr 2027.
Sources for these snow figures
- OnTheSnow — Åre historical snowfall — retrieved 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; measurement elevation not stated.
- OnTheSnow — Åre overview (projected season dates) — retrieved 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Projected opening 4 Dec 2026, closing 2 May 2027.
- SkiStar — Åre iconic mountain destination — retrieved 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Operator statement, current page (approx. 420 cm annual snowfall; snow guarantee).
A historical average is not a forecast or a guarantee of open terrain.
How should I plan lift tickets at Åre?
Confirm with the operator which ticket type covers the days and areas you plan to ski and what its date rules are, then enter only that access in your own trip plan. Lodging, equipment, food and transfers are separate categories and are not estimated here.
When is Åre quietest, on weekdays, weekends or holidays?
Separate weekday, weekend and holiday waiting times have not been verified for Åre.
| Visit context | Measured waiting time |
|---|---|
| Weekday | not verified yet |
| Weekend | not verified yet |
| Peak holiday | not verified yet |
Who should consider Åre?
- Beginners: OnTheSnow lists 20% of runs as beginner level, and Björnen is the area SkiStar describes as built for kids and beginners; check carpets and lifts for your level.
- Intermediates: 39% of runs are intermediate on OnTheSnow, and SkiStar describes Duved/Tegefjäll as long, well-groomed runs with fewer lift queues.
- Experts: 36% advanced and 5% expert on OnTheSnow, with the longest and steepest descents on the Åreskutan front. Off-piste and avalanche conditions need a same-day check.
What is the terrain like at Åre?
The table records the published wording and figures.
| Published field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 890 m (Åreskutan to Åre village) | SkiStar — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Top lift elevation | 1,274 m; Åreskutan peak 1,420 m | Åre Sweden quick facts — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Longest run | 6.5 km, Långsvängen | Åre Sweden quick facts — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Ski areas | Åre By + high zone, Björnen, Duved/Tegefjäll; Duved/Tegefjäll needs a ski bus to reach the others | SkiStar — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Run split (OnTheSnow) | 20% beginner, 39% intermediate, 36% advanced, 5% expert | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Run split (Swedish Wikipedia) | 15 green, 39 blue, 31 red, 4 black (89 runs) | Wikipedia — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Lifts | 46 per SkiStar and Åre Sweden; Swedish Wikipedia counts 41 plus 5 conveyor belts | Åre Sweden quick facts and Wikipedia — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Slopes | 89–91 depending on source | SkiStar and Wikipedia — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm) |
Lift, slope and run-split figures differ between sources, so this guide quotes each with its source rather than one total. Published specifications do not establish which terrain or lifts are open today.
Frequently asked questions
How much vertical does Åre have?
The resort publishes a maximum vertical drop of 890 m, which SkiStar calls Sweden's highest. It runs from the Åreskutan high zone down to Åre village.
Is Åre one connected ski area?
Not fully. Åre By and Björnen link, while Duved/Tegefjäll is a separate lift system reached by ski bus, all on the same SkiPass according to SkiStar.
How much snow does Åre get per year?
Sources conflict: OnTheSnow averages 121 cm a year over seasons 2012–13 onward, while SkiStar states about 420 cm. Season totals on OnTheSnow range from 15 cm to 292 cm, so year-to-year variation is large.
When is the Åre ski season?
OnTheSnow projects opening on 4 December 2026 and closing on 2 May 2027. SkiStar's snow guarantee covers 18 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
What is the longest run in Åre?
Åre Sweden and Wikipedia list Långsvängen at 6.5 km. Check that the lower sections are open before planning it.
Sources and limits
- SkiStar: Åre iconic mountain destination — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: vertical drop, three ski areas, annual snowfall claim, snow guarantee.
- Åre Sweden: quick facts — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: lift count, longest run, elevations.
- OnTheSnow: Åre historical snowfall — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: monthly snowfall and base depth averages in cm, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; measurement elevation is not stated.
- OnTheSnow: Åre overview — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: projected season dates and run split.
- Swedish Wikipedia: Åre (skidområde) — checked 2026-11-11 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: run and lift counts by type.
This Åre assessment interprets the listed sources; it is not a first-hand visit report. Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator.
Plan the next step
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