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\u00c5re is growing and expanding. Today, it\u2019s a modern ski resort with new championships, new buildings, new lifts and new businesses. It all started as a scattered farming village along the ancient passage route from Sundsvall to Trondheim. Let\u2019s take a turn through the landmarks of time. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step back in time at \u00c5re Hembygdsg\u00e5rd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We begin at \u00c5re Hembygdsg\u00e5rd in Ull\u00e5n at the western end of the village with a view overlooking Mt. \u00c5reskutan. The farm itself may not be so historic as mostly everything on site was moved there to show what an \u00c5re parish farm looked like in the 19th century. However, it is an old rescued house which happens to be a wonderfully cosy and quiet place to visit. On site is an old manor house, two hay granaries, a barn with a baking oven, a confectionery shop, a school shed and an old forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manor house has furnished rooms with historic objects from the village that tells a history of the alpine farm culture, and it\u2019s here the farm\u2019s caf\u00e9 is open during the summer. You may even get lucky and can try baking the traditional Swedish thin bread or buy freshly baked thin bread in the caf\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A church dating back to the 1100s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The journey continues to the centre of \u00c5re and the old church, \u00c5re gamla kyrka<\/a> \u2013 the only medieval stone church in Scandinavia\u2019s mountain world! Keep in mind that it has been in place since the late 1100s. Then, it was half as big as today, but it was enough for the \u00c5re parish until the 18th century when it was expanded to the present size and the updated interior it has today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 18th century also modernised the sacred image of the Viking King St. Olav (dating back to the 13th century) by replacing the King\u2019s crown with a Karoliner hat. The church was also a popular visit for those on the Pilgrim\u2019s Trail (St. Olavsleden) which runs from Sel\u00e5nger to Trondheim via \u00c5re. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ride the funicular up to \u00c5re Museum.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next stop on the tour is the \u00c5re Museum located in the upper station of the funicular \u00c5re Bergbana<\/a> next to Hotell Fj\u00e4llg\u00e5rden. \u00c5re Museum was inaugurated in 2013 in this historical building<\/a> from 1910 and showcases how \u00c5re evolved from a farming village to an internationally known tourism destination. You will find objects and pictures telling stories about the S\u00e1mi people, the peasant community, the many health care guests coming for rehabilitating in the clean air, the significance of curling and bobsleigh for the development of \u00c5re and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The copper mine dates back to 1744<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our journey ends in Fr\u00f6\u00e5 Gruva,<\/a> a mile from the centre of \u00c5re. Mt. \u00c5reskutan\u2019s eastern side extends far away, and it\u2019s from here that you can see how impressive the mountain is. Our reason for visiting Fr\u00f6\u00e5 Gruva is not just the view, but the well-preserved copper mine that was in operation from 1744 to 1919. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this time a mining community grew forth and many of the houses remain the same today. For an easy way to dive into 19th century life in this small village is simply to take a walk along Torprundan<\/a> (point 224). There are information signs on most of the houses that describing the buildings and the area\u2019s history. During the summer and winter season, Bergstugan<\/a> is open for lunch, sweet treats and coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n

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