Events in Åre

Åre is known for hosting events and for being a place perfect for gathering crowds of people and together do things we are passionate about. This year offers an exciting mix of sports events, music, food and markets. Pick your personal favorite and join in to experience all the sprints, finish lines and concert nights taking place in Åre.

In addition to the bigger events presented here you find a number of activities in the Åre event calendar.

APRIL

Åre Business Forum April 2 – 4

Åre Business Forum is Sweden’s foremost meeting place for business, investments and new contacts, or in other words; The Nordic equivalent of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Here you can get in touch with some of the leading entrepreneurs and the most up-to-date companies. Meet owners, group management, important national players, the best growth companies in the Nordics and some of our top politicians. Åre Business Forum >>

This is Timmerstugan April 18 – 19

Time again for Timmerstugan’s traditional Easter celebration. This is Timmerstugan is the year’s first festival and the year’s biggest after ski. Fill your Easter Weekend with outdoor festivities accompanied by DJs and artists at the foot of the mountain. The 2025 line-up is made up by artists such as rapper Adaam, multi-award winning Daniel Adams-Ray, Killen and Stuzzi. Tickets: This is Timmerstugan >>

Red Bull Homerun April 20

The Red Bull Homerun is pure madness from top to bottom, beginning with a mass start run to your skis or snowboard, and then throwing yourself down the entire Åreskutan mountain as fast as humanly possible. Finish line outside restaurant Timmerstugan where the competition ends with the season’s best après ski party. Red Bull Homerun >>

Trilleturen April 26

Take part in a cross country skiing experience with spring skiing over the mountains around Trillevallen. Bring your best friend, colleagues, family or come yourself to a large community where you are served mountain pancakes and drinks and a nice après ski with food at the finish line. The race will have several classes with and without timing and distances of 15 and 30 km respectively. Start and finish in Trillevallen. The organizers advise registering a whole team that runs the race and celebrates together! Trilleturen >>

Åre Sessions – April 30 to May 4

Music meets skiing in a seamless (and perhaps sleepless) festival framed by scenic settings. Åre Sessions premiered in 2017 and has since been part of the end of season-celebration in Åre. Arenas of varying sizes are scattered around Åre, in the ski area and at Holiday Club. Participate in the festival’s extensive activity program which offers not only music, but ski school, manchester mornings and more. To enjoy Åre Sessions, all you need is a SkiPass, which is also your festival ticket. Read more at Åre Sessions’ website >> or in the app (if you’ve already got the 2024 version, just update it) which is regularly updated with more information.

JUNE

St Olavsloppet June 26 – 28 (relay)

This well-established cross-border relay is an annual running event where participating teams run from Trondheim in Norway to Östersund in Sweden, or vice versa. Established in 1988, the route is scenic and varied to say the least. Starting and finishing in Trondheim or Östersund (every other year with start or finish in the respective city), St Olavsloppet runs over mountains and across the border along the scenic St Olav’s Trail. Anyone, from young to old, from elite to beginner, can take part, thanks to the relay format. For the youngest, Mini-Olav is a great complement. Read more >>

Fjällmaraton Gastronomy June 28 – 29

Enjoy local food produce served at the stations along the classical Fjällmaraton trails. Fjällmaraton Gastronomi/Gastronomy (previously Öppet Fjäll), offer two different trails of 25 or 43 km and is aimed at those who wants to experience the mountain marathon trails at a slower pace. You set out on the marathon trails and along the way you can experience good food and drinks with spectacular views.  Read more, Fjällmaraton >>

JULY

Åre Bike Festival July 2 – 6

This is the biggest biking event of the summer and attracts people from other places in Sweden and the rest of the world. In short, it’s great fun, regardless whether you’re here to be a supportive member of the audience or if you participate in the events. The program will be published as soon as possible at  Åre Bike Festival >>

Swedeman Xtreme Triathlon July 5

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 >>

Musikkväll vid Åresjön (Music at Åresjön)

• Amanda Jensen 9 July
• Atomic Swing & Popsicle 16 July
• Dina ögon 23 July

Åre welcomes a new music venue right on the shores of Lake Åre as Jubel and Holiday Club Åre join forces to produce magnificent summer evenings by the water with the mountains as a backdrop. Find your tickets on Tickster >>

Västgård Game Fair July 25 – 27

Västgård Game Fair is an annual countryside and wilderness fair in Kall, a village located north-east of Åreskutan. It’s a large event which keeps on growing, and it surely lives up to its name as it’s full os knowledgeable exhibitors, entertainment and more, focusing on fishing, hunting, forestry, farming, dogs, horses and more. Västgård Game Fair >>

The Kia Fjällmaraton week July 26 – August 2

The eight-day running festival is packed with events in a spectacularly scenic setting, with races ranging from 8 to 100 kilometres. Quarter marathons, half marathons, mini marathons and mountain marathons are just a few examples of what’s on offer. And almost anyone can take part and win. For example, anyone who completes the shortest distance race, the Ottsjö 8K with start and finish at the Fjällmaraton Centre in Ottsjö, will compete for generous prizes. Fjällmaraton >>

AUGUST

Fjällmaraton Natt (night) August 23

After the success of the 2024 anniversary race, 2025 offers a new chance to experience what the organizers call their “dream course”. The night race begins at dawn (04.00 CET) and includes crossing “the wall”, a 2 km stretch from Sörbottenvallen up towards Ottfjället, but it’ll also offer both beautiful views and a unique crossing of Ridvadet, an 800 meter course in shallow water across Ottsjön. After 34 km, you’ll finish in Ottsjö where a breakfast buffet with the best of local food crafts from Majas Skafferi awaits. Fjällmaraton Natt >>

Duved Country August 8-9

Duved invites you to two nights of country and bluegrass against a backdrop of mountainous nature. Saturday also offer family activities with highlights such as Bredbytrollen, lassoing and gold digging with Billy the Kid, free of charge. This will be two nights and a day to remember so make sure to secure tickets. Read more >>

SEPTEMBER

Åre Höstmarknad (Autumn Market) September 26 – 28

Åre Höstmarknad is a colourful family event where hundreds of exhibitors and producers together with visitors and villagers make this one of the autumn’s biggest events in Jämtland. Stroll around the streets of Åre for three days to enjoy music, locally produced food and other products, activities, crowds and a pleasant atmosphere. A warm welcome to Åre the last weekend of September, when the fall foliage is at it’s prime! Åre Höstmarknad >>

OCTOBER

Autumn Holiday Weeks in Åre in October

Celebrating the autumn holiday in Åre is fun for all family members, regardless of age. The Autumn Holidays’ motto is “time togehter”, meaning spending the time in Åre doing things together and enjoying each other’s company. We do our outmost to make sure Åre is full of activities and relaxation to chose from, indoors and outdoors. There is a long list of open activities to be found here. Read more about Autumn holiday in Åre >>