Celebrate Midsummer's Day in Åre
Emrik Jansson
10:00–22.00.
That’s how long the lifts spin on Åreskutan on Midsummer Day, The Longest Day of the Year* —giving you plenty of time to enjoy the mountain. Twelve hours to ride, hike, or simply float to the top and let the views do the rest in the soft, golden light of Midsummer. The longest day of the year deserves to be celebrated.
The Cable Car and Stjärnliften stay open until 21:00 for biking. Opportunities like this only come once a year, so make the most of one of summer’s longest and brightest evenings in the mountains. VM8 lift closes at 16:00.
World Cup Football on Åreskutan
In the evening, Base Camp becomes one of Sweden’s highest-altitude football viewing venues as Sweden’s World Cup match is shown on a giant screen. To make it easier for spectators to attend, the Gondola will continue operating until 22:00.
- Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Before boarding the Cable Car, you’ll be informed whether space is available indoors.
- If the venue is full, you’re still welcome to ride up and enjoy the atmosphere outside. You’ll be able to hear the match, even if you can’t see the screen.
- Base Camp will be open throughout the evening, serving kebabs, falafel, hot dogs, and beer.
- Please note that bicycles are not permitted in the Cable Car after 21:00.
Kickoff: 19:00
Broadcast begins: 18:30
FREE RIDES ALL DAY WITH THE CABLE CAR
🇸🇪 This year’s celebration is extra special as Kabinbanan marks its 50th anniversary. Since the mid-1970s, the iconic cable car has carried visitors high above Åreskutan, with sweeping mountain views all around. 🇸🇪
Want to linger a little longer? You can always hike your way down after closing. The light hangs on for another hour or two, and the sun doesn’t set until around 23:30. Everything is set for a long, luminous, and unforgettable day (and evening!) on the mountain.
* The longest day of the year, the summer solstice, officially falls on June 21. In Åre, however, we’re celebrating it a day early on June 20.
Please note that changes may occur to the information below. We recommend checking directly with each organizer for the latest updates and current information.
Opening Hours Åreskutan
LIFTS Kabinbanan (the Cable Car) and Stjärnliften are open from 10:00 to 22.00. For other opening hours and changes, please check SkiStar’s website >>
TOPPSTUGAN This café is not just old but the highest elevated in Sweden. Open from 10:00 to 15.30 and offers, among other things Swedish Skagen Waffles.
BASECAMP A full menu and a special picnic-kebab are on offer so you can bring your food to your place of choice. Opening hours are the same as the lifts’.
Tips in Åre village
ÅRE TORG (square) Åre Kafferosteri (11–16) and Max Hamburger Restaurant always has something tasty waiting after a day on the mountain.
ÅRE CRÊPERI Offers lunch and dinner. Open 11:00–22:00.
GRANEN RESTAURANT Offers dinner and, if you wish, a bar, from 17:00 to 22:00.
BROKEN is open from 12 o’clock. Offers food, drinks and a midsummer’s day party until 13:00.
ÅREHYDDAN Shows Sweden vs. the Netherlands — Kitchen Open All Evening
Tips for the Whole Weekend in Åre
Midsummer’s Eve can be a rather quiet day in Åre but, of course, there’s still plenty to do and places to see the whole weekend, from traditional Swedish Midsummer’s celebrations to being on your own on top of a mountain. Max-out on the Midsummer Weekend!
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Cycle! From June 19th, Kabinbanan, Stjärnliften and VM:an are open daily but if gravel and trail cycling is your thing, the trails are always open. Make those calves work, go up, down and traverse through forests, atop a mountain and along beautiful streams, alone or with friends and family. Find your best trail via Åre Trails and SkiStar’s Trail Map.
Find some new perspectives. Being water-born gives you the chance to explore hidden gems and beautiful inlets you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. You can book and rent a water vessel of your choice online, pick it up and return it yourself at the kayakomats along Åre strand (at the Marina and at Holiday Club’s seaside). Find the right links here>>
Let the frogs quack, flowers be bound and the dance go round. Fröå Gruva offers traditional Swedish Midsummer celebrations on the 20th. Decorated wagons depart from Björnen at 11:00 and the dancing starts at 12:00. At Fröå Gruva, Bergstugan offers a midsummer buffet (pre-booking only) on Midsummer’s Eve and are open from 11:00 to 16:00 on Midsummer’s Day.
Use your feet. The hiking and running trails are prepared and open by Midsummer so find your best and favourite trail and head out with your backpack filled with tasty food and drink. If you don’t feel like hiking, taking a stroll to a nice place for a picnic is not a bad idea. Enjoy the tastes accompanied by the summer light. For higher altitudes, take the Cable Car up and take a stroll on top of the world.
Take a water outing. Tegeforsen and Ullån are perfect destinations within walking distance from Åre village, where you can eat your picnic to the sound of the sonorous waters. Ristafallet and Tännforsen are large waterfalls in the vicinity and well worth a visit, as is Vålåforsen in the Vålådalen Nature Reserve.
Jump, climb and fly – let out your inner child. JumpYard and the Climbing Centre, that offers both bouldering and rope climbing, in Duved are great tips for spending some energy while acquiring new skills. You’ll have the most fun by challenging each other to who makes the best, highest or most gorgeous performance.
Take a tour of Southern Årefjällen and explore Vålådalen, Trillevallen and Edsåsdalen. Lunch, dinner or cups of coffee/tea/other can be found at Vålådalen’s Mountain Station that serves food with a touch of traditional Swedish midsummer’s food, as well as in Edsåsdalen where Köjagården and Renfjällsgården are open for overnight guests and day visitors.
As mentioned, Midsummer’s Eve is a rather quiet day in Åre and many restaurants are closed. Load up on good local food produce beforehand and make your own special breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a full Swedish experience, at least one dish should consist out of pickled herring and potatoes with schnapps on the side. Open air grills are also available at Åre strand and in Björnen.
Celebrate Midsummer with Holiday Club
On the 19th and 20th, Holiday Club offers a full program including everything from wreath making, dancing around the maypole, kayaking and much more. How about a lovely midnight paddle in the summer light on Lake Åresjön, anyone? Visit Holiday Club’s website to book activities. All Inclusive is included for hotel guests, but can also be added for the day at reception.
If you wish to stay at the hotel, there’s also a lovely Midsummer package available, which includes the Midsummer dinner, entry to kidsLab, the adventure pool, and more. Read more about the activities and offers on Holiday Club Åre’s website.
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Last updated 16 June 2026
