Events in Åre

The event year in Åre is like a goodie bag filled to the brim with a joyful mix of sporting events, music, markets and much more. Big and small, all-year round. Here’s the guide to this years’ highlights – a complete list of all events can be found in our calendar.

JANUARY

Åre Live January 10-11

Since its inception in 2016, Åre Live has become a fantastic mini-music festival that takes place week 3 every year, with its packed locations every year, success is also expected for 2020.

Student Ski Weeks January 12-30

Experience a student trip beyond the ordinary. During Åre Ski Week you’ll experience wicked skiing, crazy après-ski and great parties! areskiweek.se

FEBRUARY

Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games Åre/Östersund 1-4 februari

Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games are held in February and with both Swedish and international participants. All the alpine competitions in slalom, giant slalom, Super-G and snowboard will be arranged in Hamrebacken in Duved.  specialolympics.se

Åre Gastronomy Week February 3-9

Gastronomy in Åre is celebrated throughout Åre’s restaurants and surrounding areas spiced up with unique events filled with local food and beverages, specially composed menus, guest appearances, beer, wine and spirits tastings, seminars and much more. aregastronomy.se

Ski Tour February 18

On February 14-23, Ski Tour 2020 takes place in this region. The entire cross country world elite settles in different stages and competitions from Östersund to Trondheim. On February 18 this cross-country celebration will thus be in Åre and the spectacular hill sprint will be raced in the steeps around the finish area of the alpine World Cup arena. Info and tickets at skitour2020.com

MARCH

Audi FIS Ski World Cup March 12-14

The world’s fastest ladies in alpine skiing come to Åre to compete in the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Come and experience the excitement and atmosphere of Sweden’s Alpine National Arena. worldcupare.com

Årefjällsloppet March 14

A cross-country party with a great focus on mountain experience. The beautiful race and the great cheering along the way gives both competitors and the audience a wonderful long weekend of skiing in Södra Årefjällen. arefjallsloppet.se

Åre Business Forum March 25-27

Åre Business Forum is an arena for many exciting meetings in the environment of design hotel Copperhill Mountain Lodge. It can be considered as the Nordic version of World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on business, investments and new contacts. arebusinessforum.se

APRIL

Rix FM i fjällen April 2-5

Live broadcasts directly from Åre with radio channel RIX FM’s hosts Roger, Laila & the RIX MorronZoo gang and others. A long weekend maxed out with après-ski, club nights, artists and activities on the slopes.  skistar.com

Skutskjutet April 18

A downhill race for the whole family where the fastest down wins. A draw for a brand new Audi for all participants who have reached the finish – so even if you’re not the fastest down, you’ll have the chance to bring home the big prize. skistar.com

Redbull Homerun 12 april

For the 11th year in a row, 500 more or less crazy skiers will compete from the top of Mt. Åreskutan to the party and celebration at Timmerstugan, where the biggest après ski of the year awaits. redbull.com

Åre Sessions 30 april – 3 maj

Åre Sessions houses a number of scenes and venues around Åre – from the top of the ski slopes to Holiday Club at the bottom of the village. The weekend offers performances from several of the Nordic music scene’s foremost artists. aresessions.se

MAY

Workout Åre May 22-24

A training event challenging participants on their own level and creates training inspiration to take home. Åre houses some of the best instructors and inspirers in the training industry. The event has also added an extra inspiration day to the program, Sweaty Business Talks with top class lecturers for companies in the training industry. workoutare.se

JUNE

Åre Bike Opening June 4-7

The cycling season finally kicks offs in Åre Bike Park. Hang out with old and new cycling mates, test the season’s new rides, head out with Åre’s best guides, compete in the National Day Race and a lot more. A weekend packed with activities and the starter for Åre’s cycling season. aresweden.com

St Olavsloppet June 24-27

A Swedish/Norwegian running competition between Östersund and Trondheim along the scenic St Olavsleden. A real party! St-olavsloppet.com

Åre Extreme Challenge race week June 24-27

Åre Extreme Challenge is a multisport competition that is open to everyone – from those looking for a challenge in the team competition to hard-hitting multisport junkies in the solo class. The competition takes place in Åre’s fantastic surroundings and consists of cayaking, mountain running and mountain biking. areextremechallenge.se

Fjällmaraton Lundhags Open Course June 27

The Fjällmaraton (mountain marathon) event Lundhag’s Open Course 43 or 26, is aimed at those who want to experience the mountain marathon trails in quieter forms. fjallmaraton.se

JULY

Åre Bike Festival July 1-5

Northern Europe’s largest bicycle festival. Contests, freeride camps, clinics, movie screenings and parties are on the schedule. Don’t miss out on testing the midnight open lifts in Åre’s fantastic night light. arebikefestival.com

Västgård Game Fair 24-26 juli

The success keeps growing. Årefjällen’s own game fair – Västgård in Kall – celebrates it’s fifth anniversary. The fair’s focus is on rural and outdoor life with fishing, hunting, motors, forests, land, dogs and horses. vastgard.se

Fjällmaraton 25 juli-1 augusti

A whole week filled with different races in mountain environments. Quarter Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, Mountain Marathon and more. fjallmaraton.se

Åre Golfvecka July 27-August 2

A week filled with golf competitions at Åre Golf Course – one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Swedish mountains. aregolfklubb.com

AUGUST

Swedeman Xtreme triathlon 8 augusti

Swim under Sweden’s largest waterfall Tännforsen, cycle through Norrland’s wilderness and run up to the peak of the mountain Åreskutan. Swedeman is part of the Xtreme Triathlon World Tour. swextri.com

SEPTEMBER

Åre Höstmarknad September 25-27

The Fall Market is a colourful seasonal celebration with almost 150 exhibitors and producers gathering in Åre for three days. Together with visitors and locals they make this the major event in Jämtland this fall. Stroll around Åre’s streets and enjoy the atmosphere, music, locally produced crafts, food, beverages, activities and folk music. Welcome to Åre September 25-27, 2020!

OCTOBER

Fall holidays in Åre October 24-31

Åre is fun for all members of the family, big and small wanting to celebrate the fall holidays. The motto for the week is time together and we do our utmost to fill the whole village with activities and fun. Åre’s small park, a stone’s throw from the centre square, is transformed into a single large wilderness camp. The campfire burns here all week long and our wilderness guides have activities from morning to evening.

DECEMBER

Ski Test Weekend December 10-13

On December 10-13, Åre will open the doors for Ski Test Weekend. Test out the season’s new products, head out on the morning Manchester, and enjoy a packed night life. The ski season’s official start! skistar.com