Events in Åre

The event year in Åre is usually 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. This year however there has been some cancellations. When everything goes back to normal this is where you find the guide to Åre’s event highlights – a complete list of all events can be found in our calendar.

JUNE

Åre Bike Opening June 4-7 – Postponed, new date to be confirmed

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 – Canceled

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 – Canceled

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 – postponed until August 8

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 – World’s first digital bike festival

The plan was to go big with the 10th anniversary of Åre Bike Festival but because of the situation in the world this plan has had to change. Instead this year’s festival will be the world’s first digital version. Check out the event schedule at: arebikefestival.com

Västgård Game Fair 24-26 juli – Canceled

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

Fjällmaraton Lundhags Open Course August 8

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

Swedeman Xtreme triathlon 8 augusti – Canceled

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 Business Forum September 23-25

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

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