Ski Area & Ski Pass Info
Niclas Vestefjell
Get ready for your winter adventure! Here’s everything you need to know about the ski areas and ski passes in Åre, Duved and Björnen. Not sure which ski area will be your perfect match, where to park, where to grab a bite, or how to hop on the ski bus? We’ve got you covered – read on and start planning your best days on snow.
Opening Dates & Hours
Åre’s ski area is actually made up of three parts. The largest and most central is Åre by (Åre village), which is directly linked to the family-friendly Björnen ski area. About 6 km to the west lies Tegefjäll, which in turn is connected to Duved, a little further west. Both Duved and Tegefjäll have fewer lifts and slopers than Åre by but offer great skiing, for kids and beginners but also for more advanced skiers.
The winter season starts as soon as there’s enough snow to open up the ski area. Usually, that means end of November, or the start of December. For the 2025/2025 season, the official opening date is December 12th and, unless anything unforeseen happens, the lifts run until May 3, 2026. The lifts in Björnen and Duved/Tegefjäll close in April.
During peak season, the lifts’ opening hours are extended and the upper mountain area usually opens in January, or as soon as there’s enough snow to provide good skiing. Different parts of each ski area might also have other opening hours than those given here. To keep yourself updated and to find out more about opening hours, the ski areas and see the ski area maps and more, please visit the ski are operator Skistar’s website or download the app (see below).
TIP! When on site, it’s useful to have the Skistar app ready on your phone. It allows you to add days to your ski pass, notifies you of any changes in opening hours and other useful information, such as weather warnings.
THE SKISTAR APP | OPENING HOURS & WEATHER CONDITIONS
Ski Passes in Åre
There are several kinds of ski passes available via Skistar’s website and app. You can choose to purchase for a day, for a few days, a week and the whole season. The Skistar All Ski Pass is valid at all Skistar’s destinations such as Vemdalen and Björnrike. Also, if you have a season pass, you may register your vehicle to that ski pass and park for free at Skistar’s parking lots.
You can book and buy your ski pass at the Skistar shops but booking and purchasing your ski pass digitally via the Skistar website or app is encouraged to avoid crowding. Downloading and using the app also allows you to refill you ski pass. Pleas note that you do need a physical ski pass which is a plastic card to be able to refill and you need to enter the ski area lifts. The ski pass gives you access to all the ski areas, meaning you can ski in Åre by, Björnen and Duved/Tegefjäll using the same ski pass. Your ski pass also give you access to the ski bus (see below).
Kids under 7 years of age ski free of charge but only if they are using a helmet which, of course, is highly recommended for all alpine skiers.
For Kids & Beginners
There are some great options for both kids and beginners as each ski area offers places where you can start your skiing experience and where you can find magic carpets, beginner’s drag lifts and easy access to quick bites and toilets.
See a description of each ski area in Åre below.
More About Skiing in Åre
The Ski Areas
Åre By (Åre Village)
Åre by (Åre village) is the largest of the three ski areas, offering the steepest slopes, the greatest vertical drops, and access to the summit of Mt. Åreskutan at 1,420 metres above sea level. There are several convenient starting points with parking available, and you can also take the ski bus to your chosen lift station – or even reach some of them on foot.
Parking
Most parking lots near the ski area, as well as in the centre of Åre by, requires a parking ticket or permit. The easiest way to purchase a ticket is via Aimo Park’s app in which you can pay per day or hour and allows you to change the time you’ve chosen anytime you like. If you cannot use the app, you need to pay at the parking meters or via text message (information available at the parking meters).
If you have a Skistar All Ski Pass which is valid at all Skistar’s destinations, a parking permit is included as long as you have registered your vehicle’s registration number to your ski pass (see the Skistar app). Your ski pass also give you access to the ski bus (see below).
The Ski Bus
The ski bus which is operated by Länstrafiken allows you to get to and from your accommodation to the different ski areas and, of course, it’s easy to bring your equipment on board. A valid ski pass serves as your ticket.
Skistar Free Wifi hotspots are available on all ski buses.
Slope Restaurants
Skiing will make you hungry and there’s no shortage of places to choose from when you need to fill up on energy. There are plenty of restaurants scattered around the ski areas and other alternatives if you prefer to grab something quick and easy.
Björnen
Björnen is a family-friendly ski area located east of Åre village. From Åre square, it’s about a 15-minute drive, but it’s easy to reach by ski bus or via the ski area itself. The slopes are well suited for children and adults who are less experienced skiers, but there are also options for more advanced skiers. It’s also easy to connect to Sadeln, which is part of the Åre by ski area and offers more vertical terrain.
Parking
You need a valid parking ticket to park your car in Björnen. The easiest way to purchase a ticket is via Aimo Park’s app in which you can pay per day or hour and allows you to change the time you’ve chosen anytime you like. If you cannot use the app, you need to pay at the parking meters or via text message (information available at the parking meters). If you have a Skistar All Ski Pass which is valid at all Skistar’s destinations, a parking permit is included as long as you have registered your vehicle’s registration number to your ski pass (see the Skistar app). Your ski pass also give you access to the ski bus (see below).
The Ski Bus
The ski bus which is operated by Länstrafiken allows you to get to and from your accommodation to the different ski areas and, of course, it’s easy to bring your equipment on board. A valid ski pass serves as your ticket.
Skistar Free Wifi hotspots are available on all ski buses.
Eating in Björnen
There are plenty of choices for hungry skiers in Björnen so make a stop at Lilla Tyrolen, Carins krog or Crowded House or any of the other alternatives available. If you feel up to it, there are also barbecue areas in the centre of the Björnen ski area.
Tegefjäll & Duved
To the west of the centre of Åre (take the E14) are two other ski areas: Tegefjäll and Duved. These ski areas are linked together by ski lifts and it’s easy to alternate between the two. Both Tegefjäll and Duved offer great skiing for beginners and kids as well as for more advanced alpine skiers, as well as some off piste alternatives (make sure you check the avalanche report before heading off track). Both ski areas are detached from the Åre by ski area which means you need to drive from the centre of Åre or, preferably, take the ski bus to enjoy them. These ski areas are often less crowded than Åre by which makes them a perfect choice during peak season.
Parking
You need a valid parking ticket to park your car in Björnen. The easiest way to purchase a ticket is via Aimo Park’s app in which you can pay per day or hour and allows you to change the time you’ve chosen anytime you like. If you cannot use the app, you need to pay at the parking meters or via text message (information available at the parking meters). If you have a Skistar All Ski Pass which is valid at all Skistar’s destinations, a parking permit is included as long as you have registered your vehicle’s registration number to your ski pass (see the Skistar app). Your ski pass also give you access to the ski bus (see below).
The Ski Bus
It’s just as easy to take the ski bus to and from Björnen/Tegefjäll as it is to access the Åre by ski area. The ski bus which is operated by Länstrafiken allows you to get to and from your accommodation to the different ski areas and, of course, it’s easy to bring your equipment on board. A valid ski pass serves as your ticket. Skistar Free Wifi hotspots are available on all ski buses.
Eating in Duved & Tegefjäll
As in the other ski areas, there are a number of alternatives for the hungry skier to fill up on energy in Duved and Tegefjäll.
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Last updated 29 August 2025
