Events in Åre
Last updated 3 May 2022
Åre is known for its events and is known for having many of them. After a period of not gathering crowds of people, we’re now finally back to a time when the organizers are fully recharged and stoked to create new experiences for us again. This year offers an exciting mix of sports events, music, food and markets. We’re now enjoying the whole event year 2022, experiencing all the sprints, finish lines and clear concert nights we’ve been longing for.
In addition to the bigger events presented here you find a number of activities in the Åre event calendar.
MAY
Workout Åre 27-29 May
This training event is above and beyond the ordinary. Homebase for the event this year will be at Copperhill, with the whole mountain right outside the door. A couple of new additions on the schedule are XC cycling in collaboration with Åreguiderna and roller ski training with the former Swedish National Team Biathlete, Torstein Stenersen. More class presenters will be released on an ongoing basis and the schedule will be released in its entirety on January 15. Workout Åre >>
JUNE
Åre Bike Opening
The cycling season is finally starting in Åre Bike Park when the lifts and the bike park open on June 3rd! Hang out with old and new cycling friends and be a part of the kick-off for Åre’s cycling season.
St. Olavsloppet 29 June – 2 July
Swedish / Norwegian running competition between Östersund and Trondheim along the scenic St. Olavsleden. A real folk festival! St. Olavsloppet >>
Åre Extreme Week June 29 – July 3
Åre Extreme Challenge has a new organizer and has become Åre Extreme Week, ÅEW with several competitions, workshops, lectures, happenings and events. The Åre Extreme competition will be as challenging as before, and maybe a little extra challenging from 2022 and on. More information about that to come. Åre Extreme Week >>
JULY
Fjällmaraton Öppet Fjäll (Open Mountain Marathon) July 2
Fjällmaraton Öppet Fjäll is aimed at those who want to experience the mountain marathon trails in a calm and enjoyable way. Choose between 25 km or 43 km and enjoy an eventful day in the mountains in combination with good food & drinks served along the trail. New for 2022 is that the track sections will also be completed in the beautiful finish area in Ottsjö. Fjällmaraton >>
Åre Bike Festival 6 – 10 July
With its wicked with digital solutions, we’re looking forward to cycling and going to this festival for real this summer. This program keeps on growing behind the scenes, so keep an eye out. Åre Bike Festival >>
Västgård Game Fair July 29-31
It’s time for visitors, exhibitors, lecturers, artists and employees to head to Kall again this summer! Its success is growing. Årefjällen’s game fair at Västgård in Kall. The fair’s focus is fishing, hunting, motor, forest, land, canine and equestrian for the rural and outdoor life. Västgård Game Fair >>
Fjällmaraton (Mountain Marathon) Week July 30 – August 6
A whole week filled with various running races, from 8 to 100 km in a mountain environment. Quarter Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, Mountain Marathon and more. Everyone who gets around the shortest of the distances, Ottsjö 8K starting and finishing at the Fjällmaraton Center in Ottsjö, has a chance to win a car. Fjällmaraton >>
Åre Golfvecka (Golf week) July 31 – August 6
A full week of golf competitions on a magically beautiful golf course. In the finishing event Skidåkargolfen (Skiers Golf) the prize table is something beyond the ordinary. Åre Golfvecka >>
AUGUST
Swedeman Xtreme triathlon 13 August
Swim under Sweden’s largest waterfall, cycle 200 km through the Jämtland wilderness and run up to the finish line at the top of Mt. Åreskutan. Swedeman is part of the Xtreme Triathlon World Tour, so this track is not exactly a walk in the park. Swedeman >>
Järv Äventyr 12-13 August
The adventure competition in Åre is the most spectacular and perhaps also the toughest one that Järv Äventyr arranges. There are two classes, adult and family, with varying degrees of difficulty. Do you, your friends or family dare to take on the challenge? As the organizer himself says, “In Åre, there is simply everything for a successful summer mountain holiday”. Järv Äventyr >>
SEPTEMBER
Åre Höstmarknad (Autumn Market) 30 September – 2 October
Åre Höstmarknad is a colourful family event where almost 150 exhibitors and producers together with visitors and villagers make this the Autumn’s big event in Jämtland. Stroll around the streets of Åre for three days and enjoy music, locally produced food, activities, crowds and a pleasant atmosphere. Warm welcome to Åre 30 September – 2 October 2022! Åre Höstmarknad >>
OCTOBER
Autumn holiday in Åre 29 October – 5 November
Celebrating autumn holidays in Åre is fun for all family members, big and small. The motto for the week is “time together” and we do our utmost to fill the whole village with activities and relaxation. The heart of autumn holidays is the cosy wilderness camp. The campfire burns all week long and our wilderness guides have activities from morning to evening. Autumn holiday in Åre >>
DECEMBER
Åre Ski Test Weekend 8-11 December 2022
January may be the beginning of the calendar year, but here in Åre it’s actually the Ski Test Weekend that kicks-off a new year. It’s the weekend that winter lovers look forward to throughout the autumn and which kicks-off the start of the ski season with a bang. EVERYTHING happens this weekend! The lifts start running, suppliers of this year’s winter gear are ready on the slopes, and everything can be tested before Christmas gift shopping. Restaurants and hotels in the village work around the clock getting ready to open their doors in time for this weekend. Don’t miss out! Åre Ski Test Weekend >>