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20 experiences to tick off your Åre winter bucket list

Bucket list

Ready? Here are 20 experiences to tick off your Åre winter bucket list. If you don't get through them all in one visit, don't worry. That's the perfect excuse to come back.

Last updated: 5 August 2026

Photo: Anette Andersson

Checklist

  • Tour, hike or get towed behind a snowmobile to the very top of Åreskutan, and have a waffle at Toppstugan.
  • Go skiing in the morning, or in the evening, and enjoy freshly prepared slopes.
skier goes fast on the fresly groomed and well lit ski slope Gästrappet in the dark Well groomed ski slopes: don't miss out on evening skiing. Photo: Emrik Jansson
Woman gazes towards the sky outsida a sauna with snow surrounding her.
Sauna with a view. Photo: Emrik Jansson
Lit sauna under snow covered trees.
Sauna at Hotel Fjällsätra. Photo: Emrik Jansson
  • Go off-piste (remember to check the weather and always carry avalanche safety equipment!).
  • Take a stroll through the village and enjoy the atmosphere.
  • Go cross-country skiing at night with a headlamp, in Björnen, Ullådalen or any of the other ski tracks
  • Go hunt the northern lights, by yourself or with a guide.
Aurora Borealis in Åre Experience Aurora Borealis. Photo: Niclas Vestefjell
A close-up of a barista creating latte art. A passion for coffee at Åre Kafferosteri. Photo: Emrik Jansson
  • Try cold-water dipping.
  • Ski in May and soak up the spring sunshine.
  • Try an evening ski tour by headlamp (remember to check the conditions and carry avalanche safety equipment!).
  • Take the Kabinbanan – the most scenic way to reach the top of Åreskutan.
Åre Kabinbana Åre Kabinbana at winter time. Photo: Niclas Vestefjell