Summer comes alive in Åre in June. Long, bright days set the scene for biking, hiking, paddling and all the adventures that make this season so special. Discover our top tips for June.
June marks the start of summer in Åre
Photo: Frida Berglund
Season opening on June 5
This day marks the season opening of Åre Bike Park Downhill, which means events and happenings all round. This is a highlight for experienced cyclists and curious beginners with a touch of National Day celebrations but, of course, you don’t have to be on two wheels to take the lift and get a ride up to higher grounds.
Tip! If you plan on renting a bike, please place your booking well beforehand as pressure is high this day. What you need to know:
Love hiking
Long and winding trails with a view are easy to find in and around Åre, but so too are easier alternatives for getting out and experiencing nature, which is clad in the pure green hues of early summer. Reach higher altitudes and explore the surroundings from 1420 metres above sea level by taking the lift to Åreskutan’s peak.
If you lack any equipment to make today’s and future hiking tours comfortable, stop by a shop whose competent staff is ready to help you cover your needs.
Read up on how to act and behave in Swedish nature
Read more about hiking and find an outdoor retailer
Hiking the lush trails around Lillådammen.
Photo: Darren Hamlin
A reminder: In June, the ground is still wet from the winter’s downpour. Seek drier terrain to help protect our trails and mountains from excessive wear and tear. Also, nature is full of new life and curious and unsuspecting little ones, so keep your dog on a lead (always), avoid bushy areas and avoid getting close to baby animals, as well as their parents. Thanks for your help!
Eat outdoors
Food consumed under a bare sky tastes better, especially by an open fire but likewise by a portable stove or straight from your backpack. June is a great time to try cooking outdoors, especially at the beginning of the month as many restaurants have more modest opening hours then. Take an outing where food is the goal and make use of the fire pits by Åre beach promenade or in Björnen, for example.
Hang out with friends or family by Åre beach.
Photo: Louise Forslycke Garbergs
High altitude adventures
Challenge yourself and others and feel the adrenaline rush in SkiStars climbing park in Björnen where you will find ten courses of varying difficulty. This is perfect for the family, a group of friends or a hen and stag party! Prepare for problem solving at high altitude (the highest point is 12 meters above ground level) and rush between the trees on the zipline course. You need to be at least 7 years old and 120 centimeters tall, and for younger adventurers there is a smaller park in central Björnen.
Read more and book via SkiStar’s website or app.
Experience Åre from above
You hear the sound and see them in the sky all year round: Paragliders launching from Åreskutan and floating around the village. It’s surely an unbeatable feeling to fly freely and watch the world below. It’s not really something you do on your own at first, but Skysport Åre offers both tandem flights and introductory courses if you’ve been bitten by the paragliding bug. Visit Skysport Åre here.
Åre from above.
Photo: Skysport
Hang out
Åre square, the marina, the beach, the skate park, Ullån, Tegeforsen, Åre park… you’ll find all these places within walking distance of Åre village and they’re perfect for just hanging out and doing whatever that might entail. Pack your bag with good food, drinks, a book, a blanket, maybe an outdoor game, or whatever suits you best.
If you want to be sure to find coffee, ice cream and sweet drinks nearby, there’s a list of tips on where to find them here.
Ice cream from Grädda.
Photo: Emrik Jansson
Celebrate Midsummer
Midsummer’s Eve is a rather quiet affair, so do your own thing. Hike, bike, stroll, swim, paddle or whatever you like. Spend time on the mountain or by a stream or in the forest with a backpack filled of good food and drinks for a nice picnic.
Join in on traditional Midsummer Celebrations in Fröå Gruva, Björnen. Spend time with friends and family and go on an excursion and make the most of Midsummer’s day as the lifts will be have extra long opening hours.
More on Midsummer celebrations in Åre. >>
Swedish Midsummer traditions at Fröå Gruva.
Photo: Fröå Gruva
Celebrate Midsummer’s day – the longest day of the year
Celebrate Midsummer Day with mountain adventures long into the evening. Enjoy world-class downhill biking, high-altitude hiking, and 360° views from the top of Åreskutan. The Gondola and Stjärnliften stay open until 21:00 (!) for biking.
Want to end the day with football? The Gondola runs until 22:00, taking you to Base Camp on Åreskutan to watch Sweden’s World Cup match on a giant screen surrounded by mountain views. And best of all? The Gondola is free all day long. Back in the village, Broken’s DJ keeps the party going from 22:00 to 01:00.
See what's on in Åre on Midsummer's Day >>
Evening biking on Midsummer's day.
Photo: Emrik Jansson
Run!
Run up, down, traverse, go on your own or participate in a race, of which there are plenty to choose from in June. Why not gather colleagues, friends and family and participate in the St Olavs relay from Trondheim to Östersund? Anyone, from young to old, from elite to beginner, can take part, thanks to the relay format.
Or try Fjällmaraton Gastronomi (Gastronomy) at the end of June where you can enjoy local food produce served at the stations along the classical Fjällmaraton trails.
Find out more about running events in June.
Fjällmaraton Gastronomy
Photo: Fjällmaraton
Celebrate diversity
There are, as you can see, plenty of things to celebrate in June and diversity is another thing that can be on your priority list of things to honor. There are many ways of being an outdoor person and that should be heard, seen and felt. Outdoor Pride is all about diversity and on June 28th, this is marked with a parade where anyone who values human rights and equality can participate. It starts from Åre torg which will be painted in the colors of the rainbow, music, exhibitors and activities.
Celebrate diversity with Åre Pride.
Photo: Åre Pride
Go climbing
Åre Climbing Center is offering summer camps in Weeks 25 and 26 for kids ages 7–15.
These climbing camps run for four or five days and are packed with fun activities—mostly climbing! Both indoors and outdoors. There’ll also be burgers, swimming, competitions, a disco, and plenty of other fun along the way.
All equipment is included, as well as lunch and snacks every day.
Week 25: Monday–Thursday
Week 26: Monday–Friday
River rafting and paddling
June is one of the best times of the year for paddling and white-water rafting in Åre. As snowmelt from the mountains fills the rivers and streams, exciting rapids await, along with calmer routes where you can drift through the landscape and experience the mountains from a completely different perspective. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline or a more relaxed adventure, there are water-based experiences for both beginners and experienced paddlers.
Read more about river rafting and paddling.
Some calm moments in between the adrenaline.
Photo: JoPe Fors och Fjäll
Eateries in June
During the first part of June, the restaurants’ opening hours are still rather modest. But there are alternatives for those seeking food, drinks and Swedish fika in, near and all around Åre. Please note that you might need to place a booking and it’s also a good idea to double check the opening hours before choosing where to go.
Open from early June
Basecamp Åreskutan (opens with the Kabinbanan)
Broken (open every day except for Midsummer's eve)
Eatery Åre (click for opening hours)
Granens restaurang (open daily except for Midsummer's eve)
Grädda Parkvägen (click for opening hours)
Husk Bistro (opens June 5)
Lounge (open daily)
Max hamburgerrestaurang (open daily)
Niesti, Copperhill (click for opening hours)
O’Learys (open daily)
Vålådalens fjällstation (opens June 11)
Werséns (open daily, except for Midsummer's eve)
Årelagat (click for opening hours)
Åre Bageri (click for opening hours)
Åre Chokladfabrik (click for opening hours)
Åre Crêperi (open daily except for Midsummer's eve)
Open from late June
Bagarstugan Bistro (click for opening hours)
Bergstugan i Fröå (click for opening hours)
Buustamons fjällgård (click for opening hours)
Carins krog (click for opening hours)
Crowded House (click for opening hours)
Fjällgården (click for opening hours)
Lillåstugan (click for opening hours)
Liten krog (click for opening hours)
Mister French (click for opening hours)
Parkvillan (click for opening hours)
Skier’s Hütte (click for opening hours)
Toppstugan (click for opening hours)
Vinbaren (click for opening hours)
Åre Fjällsätra (click for opening hours)
Åre Kafferosteri (click for opening hours)
Åre Sportcenter Duved (click for opening hours)
Åre Strand glass & våffla (click for opening hours)
Activities and events
Bigger events and smaller, activities for young and old, big and small. Åre is full of happenings for anyone who wish to experience anything from yoga clinics and fishing courses to marathons.
