Conferences and meetings

Why conferences are better in Åre

The words “conferences”, “meetings”, “seminars” and “conventions” might not often be associated with breathtaking nature, fun outdoor activities and first class eating. But in Åre, they can be synonyms. Here, you can transfer your meetings from the conference room to the beach, to the top of the mountain or to the hotel lobby. If you prefer to keep your work meetings within four walls, there are plenty of spacious, well-equipped, meeting rooms of all sizes to use.

Create, or strengthen, your team by skiing or hiking together, try trail running or downhill cycling. In Åre, you have the opportunity to create unforgettable memories together with colleagues and business partners that build your team spirit.

Why conference in Åre?

The short answer could be: The atmosphere, the people and the village. The longer and more detailed answer would be that your conference here will be something to remember — an experience to take home and talk about back at the office. In this valley, you’ll find experts in everything: from organising major meetings and events to dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to make sure you feel at home.

• The atmosphere – the village and the mountain
• Sustainable meetings and conferences
• Everything is close by
• Åre all year-round

The atmosphere – the village and the mountain

Åre offers an amazing atmosphere. This village, at the foot of Mt. Åreskutan, is simmering with life and has a wide range of restaurants, bars, clubs, shopping, and more, on offer. It’s a village centre worthy of a larger city, paired with a breathtaking mountainous backdrop. It’s hard to put a finger on what makes up this atmosphere but it surely has to do with the village’s 1000 years of history and a strong tradition of hosting guests. While the village is buzzing, you only need to go a few kilometers and you’ll hear nothing but silence while experiencing the vastness of the mountains.

It’s hard to put your finger on what makes Åre so special – but you’ll feel it when you’re here.

Sustainable meetings and conferences

Why not kick your work travel off with meetings or conference already on the train? Take the daytime train from, for example, Östersund, Trondheim or Stockholm, and dive straight in. An alternative is to take the night train and wake up fresh just in time for check-in and ready to start the day’s meetings.

There are also plenty of local experts on organizing conferences and conventions, big and small, who are ready to help you to make sustainable choices before and during your stay. On site, hotels, restaurants and activity organizers are keen to help you to do the same.

Everything is close by

Geographically speaking, Åre isn’t large. More or less everything is close by and you are within walking distance from most shops, restaurants, hiking trails, ski slopes and, of course, conference rooms and convention centers. You’ll find the train station in the village centre and there are two airports within reasonable distances, in Trondheim (Vaernes) and Östersund (Östersund-Åre Airport). On site, you have a number of cab companies to choose from, as well as local buses and rental cars alternatives.

Åre all year-round

We are proud of our five seasons which all have their own, unique, charm. Skiing in the winter might not need a further presentation, as it is rahter a given, but the fifth season (winter-spring), the summer and the autumn offers an equal amount opportunities to find new experiences. Cross-country and ski touring in the fifth season is truly amazing, as is cycling in the spring, summer and autumn, to mention a few options. Also, the restaurants and other businesses are now available all year-round.

Spruce it up

Speakers

So many of the locals in Åre have something special to tell. The village draws entrepreneurs, adventurers, internationally successful athletes, authors and many more. Many of them are also happy to share their experiences with you which might be the detail that makes your program just perfect! Contact Åretalarna to find that someone who spruces up your meeting: They can help you find lecturers, moderators and inspirational speakers.

Technical solutions

There are plenty of know-how when it comes to planning and implement events in Åre. Get someone to help you to make sure your technical solutions are set up to suit your needs. And maybe you’d like to document some or all of your event? There are plenty of great photographers who can help you to take photos or film your event. Maybe you need someone to set up a live stream? Or find someone who can print a sign or program? Ask a conference organizer for tips or check out our page services and solutions.

Bring a piece of Åre back home

A physical memory might prolong the effect and strengthen the memories from your time in Åre. Why not make sure to get all participants, and maybe the people who are at home at the office, a locally produced gift? There are plenty of local brands and shops offering high-quality goods, as well as local handicraft producers. And if you need help with printing, you’ll find that right here in the village too.