June in Åre

Season Opening June 5^th

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. If you plan on renting a bike, please place your booking well beforehand as pressure is high this day. What you need to know about Åre Bike Park Opening:

• Lifts and opening hours, summer 2026
• Cycling in Åre – a guide

Fall in Love with 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. And if you lack any equipment to make today’s and future hiking tours comfortable, stop by one (or more) of our outdoors companies whose competent staff is ready to help you cover your needs.

• Find your best hiking trail
• Read more about hiking and find an outdoor company
• Read up on how to act and behave in Swedish nature

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. If you prefer to eat at a café or restaurant in a mountain setting, you can find some tips here.

Recipes for outdoor cooking

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.

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.

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. Spend time with friends and family and go on an excursion and make the most of Midsummer’s day as we celebrate the longest day of the year. Also, don’t miss the chance to experience a traditional Swedish Midsummer’s celebration at, for example, Fröå Gruva.

Celebrate Midsummer in Åre

Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year

In Åre, we’re celebrating the longest day of the year on Midsummer Day, June 20, even though the summer solstice itself falls on June 21. And we’re doing it right. On Åreskutan, the lifts will be running from 10:00 well into the summer evening, giving you plenty of time to enjoy world-class downhill biking, high-alpine hiking, and 360-degree views from the top of Åre. The last ride up and down is at 21:00, so we can make the most of every last hour of daylight.

Back in the village, Broken’s DJ will be spinning from 22:00 to 01:00. Check out what else Midsummer weekend in Åre has to offer below.

What to do on the longest day of the year

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

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.

More about Outdoor Pride