1. Åre Glashytta
Let’s start our trip in Duved at Åre Glashytta in the station house. The glass melting furnace is hot almost every day of the year and when we say hot, it’s not just figurative. An old brick house with high ceilings, glasses, bowls, vases, ornaments are created in a never-ending stream. A hot tip is the Olympia glass made with a small coloured edge with different colours on each glass. Perfect if you want to keep track of your glass at a dinner party.
2. Morrvjika
At Årevägen 118, you’ll find Morrvikja, a small shop where Maria Willhelmsson has brought together a handpicked selection of local crafts, home decor, candles, books, and specialty foods.
Maria has a deep love for her hometown and is always happy to share stories from Åre’s past. Join one of her guided village walks to discover the history behind the places and people that shaped Åre—and get a glimpse of what village life was once like.
3. Åre Ljusfabrik
Turn off E14 towards Undersåker and you’ll find Åre Ljusfabrik, a timber house just by the road. Hand piled classic candlesticks and the original Åre Ljusfabrik mountain peak shape, in different sizes and thicknesses. To set a mountain peak candle in the middle of any table is to create a majestic piece of art.
4. Kaki
You’ll find the Kaki handicraft store in the centre of Åre. Custom wool pieces in the form of caps, ponchos and mittens all knitted by hand or by a small machine. There’s nothing better than warm, colourful, home-made clothing. In addition, the store is packed with yarns, accessories and ideas for your own creativity.
5. Åre Chokladfabrik
For more than 30 years, Åre Chocolate Factory has been crafting handmade chocolate of the highest quality. Every year, around nine million (!) pralines leave the factory, each one carefully made by hand – from cooking the truffles and cutting the pralines to dipping, decorating and wrapping them. While you're there, don't miss the impressive chocolate sculptures created by the factory's own chocolatier, Laurent Tassel.
Other crafts?
Many of Åre’s creative souls sit at home in their own nooks and crannies making bracelets, jewellery, ceramics and artwork, and for this reason it may be difficult to find the perfect piece. To find some of these locally made hidden gems, visit Åre Hemslöjd in the centre of Åre.
One last thing! Check out the opening hours of the places before heading out, they may not be open regular hours or regular days.
