{"id":63399,"date":"2026-08-05T12:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/?p=63399"},"modified":"2026-10-10T14:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T12:02:54","slug":"the-fifth-season-in-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/see-do\/the-fifth-season-in-are\/","title":{"rendered":"The fifth season in \u00c5re"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alpine skiing at its finest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth Season is something truly special for alpine skiing in \u00c5re. Days stretch out, evenings glow brighter, and the mountain is wrapped in a soft light that almost feels unreal. Mornings bring freshly groomed runs \u2014 perfect corduroy patiently waiting for that first turn. Skis hum, legs feel strong, and the mountain opens up with endless possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the afternoon rolls in, everything shifts. The light turns golden, shadows lengthen, and the pace naturally slows. This is slush skiing at its best: relaxed, warm, and full of joy. There\u2019s time to pause, take in the mountain views, and go for just one more lap \u2014 simply because the light is too beautiful to miss. You\u2019re not skiing to rush anywhere, but to savor the moment. And when evening lingers on the mountain, it feels like the day never quite wants to end. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Time for patios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When April arrives, life moves outdoors. Apr\u00e8s-ski spills out onto patios and sun decks, both on the mountain and down in the village, and the vibe lifts another notch. Skis rest against the wall, boots are loosened, and tired legs finally get a break. Someone orders a cold drink, someone else sheds a layer or two. Music hums softly in the background, the sun warms your face, and suddenly time feels generous. It\u2019s easy to stay \u2014 for the conversations, the laughter, and the feeling that the day still has more to give. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

April patios have a special kind of pull. At Hummelstugan<\/a>, you sit high above it all, gazing out over the village and mountains as the sun slowly brings you back to life after a day on the slopes. Down in the square, the energy continues at Mr French<\/a> and Broken<\/a> \u2014 music in the background, ski gear traded for sunshine on your face, laughter everywhere. And along a sunny wall at Cr\u00eaperiet<\/a>, many find their perfect post-ski spot: jackets come off, something delicious lands in the glass, and no one\u2019s in a hurry to leave. It\u2019s easy to linger. Easy to feel that The Fifth Season has truly arrived. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \"Woman\n \n Enjoy one of the many patios in \u00c5re during spring winter, \u00c5re's fifth season.\n <\/span>\n \n Photo: Emrik Jansson\n <\/span>\n
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A high-energy season finale in the mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final stretch of winter \u2014 the fifth season \u2014 brings events and an atmosphere all its own. After a long, cold season, many of us want to wrap things up on a high note. Some have been counting down for music, energy, and celebration \u2014 and find exactly that at Petter\u2019s outdoor concert<\/a> at Timmerstugan and during \u00c5re Sessions<\/a>, with shows both outdoors and indoors. Others get their The Fifth Season fix on the slopes: charging down \u00c5reskutan in Red Bull Homerun<\/a> or Skutskjutet<\/a>, or skinning and skiing up and down the mountain during Trilleturen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \"Springtime\n \n Spring festivals in \u00c5re.\n <\/span>\n \n Photo: Emrik Jansson\n <\/span>\n
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As you can tell, there\u2019s something here for just about every taste. Choose what suits you best \u2014 or maybe mix a little of everything. The common thread is simple: enjoying this incredible season in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All events during the fifth season in \u00c5re >><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Enjoy the fifth season<\/p>\n

\n 7 spring winter tips\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Prime time of spring winter<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the fifth season<\/p>\n

\n 7 spring winter tips\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Prime time of spring winter<\/p>\n

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Major events in \u00c5re<\/p>\n

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Best of April.<\/p>\n

\n Top things to do in \u00c5re in April\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Major events in \u00c5re<\/p>\n

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Best of April.<\/p>\n

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Do like the Swedes, make yourself a \"solgrop\"<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the events and the buzz of the village and \u00c5re\u2019s slopes, quieter adventures await farther out on the mountain. Let your energy level and the weather decide the plan \u2014 maybe a ski tour to a scenic summit with a splitboard or randonn\u00e9e setup, skating across the morning crust in Ull\u00e5dalen, or a mellow-paced tour along one of the many beautiful trails in S\u00f6dra \u00c5refj\u00e4llen<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t forget the break. The kind that deserves time. Dig out a sunny snow pit (a \"solgrop\"), sink into the snow, and pull out your snacks and coffee. Tilt your face toward the sun and feel the warmth reach beneath your beanie. This is often where the fifth season lingers the longest \u2014 in the stillness, in the light, and in that unmistakable feeling that there\u2019s nowhere else you\u2019d rather be. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Beautiful Ull\u00e5dalen<\/p>\n

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New views<\/p>\n

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Beautiful Ull\u00e5dalen<\/p>\n

\n Ski touring in Ull\u00e5dalen\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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New views<\/p>\n

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Well deserved waffles<\/p>\n

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Say hello to sunny March<\/p>\n

\n Top things to do in \u00c5re in March\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n \n See and do\n <\/span>\n \n Winter\n <\/span>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Slope-side restaurants in \u00c5re<\/p>\n

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Well deserved waffles<\/p>\n

\n Ski your way to a waffle\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n \n See and do\n <\/span>\n \n \u00c5re for Kids\n <\/span>\n \n Nordic skiing\n <\/span>\n \n Winter\n <\/span>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Say hello to sunny March<\/p>\n

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Slope-side restaurants in \u00c5re<\/p>\n

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