Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Åre

Åre is a town in Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden, home to about 2,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 187 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 treks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Åre Gamla Kyrka (1 km), Åresjön (3 km) and Åreskutan (5 km).

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Åre at a glance

Location
Jämtland County district, Jämtland County, Sweden
Population
about 2,768
Coordinates
63.3991° N, 13.0800° E
Places within 50 km
236 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for treks

Top places to visit near Åre

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Åre: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Åre

203 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Åre Gamla Kyrka (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Åre

21 treks within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Trollstigen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Åre

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Hammarberget (20 km); the best-known is Vålådalens Naturreservat (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Åre

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Totthummeln (2 km); the best-known is Åreskutan (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Åre

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Lillåfallet (6 km); the best-known is Tännforsen Largest Waterfall In Sweden (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Åre

5 churches within 100 km of Åre. The closest is Duveds Kyrka (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Åre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Åre
  2. 1 km Åre Gamla Kyrka · lake, Jämtland County
  3. 2 km Åresjön · lake, Jämtland County
  4. 7 km Fröå Gruva · museum, Jämtland County
  5. 8 km Åreskutan · viewpoint, Jämtland County
  6. 13 km Mångtjärnen · lake, Jämtland County
  7. 12 km Back to Åre

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How to reach Åre

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    Within 15 km of Åre

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Åre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs187203Åre Gamla Kyrka (1 km)
    Treks2121Trollstigen (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens819Hammarberget (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Totthummeln (2 km)
    Waterfalls99Lillåfallet (6 km)
    Churches45Duveds Kyrka (9 km)
    Other attractions22Bjelkes Gruvor (9 km)
    Museums11Fröå Gruva (8 km)
    Caves11Bergsjögrottan (22 km)
    Forts & heritage01Stene Skanse (98 km)

    Åre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Åre?

    Åre Gamla Kyrka (lake, about 1 km), Åresjön (lake, about 3 km), Åreskutan (viewpoint, about 5 km), Fröå Gruva (museum, about 8 km), Mångtjärnen (lake, about 12 km), Kallsjön (lake, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Åre?

    236 places on Spotwander: 187 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 treks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Åre?

    Åre Gamla Kyrka, about 1 km by road; Åresjön (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Åre?

    Trollstigen, about 1 km by road; Totthummeln Runt (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Åre?

    Hammarberget, about 20 km by road; Nyvallen Rännberg (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Åre?

    Start in Åre, visit Åre Gamla Kyrka, then Åresjön, then Fröå Gruva, then Åreskutan, then Mångtjärnen, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Åre?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for treks.

    Towns near Åre

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Åre’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.