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Place in Jämtland, Sweden
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In the winter, a deep-frozen waterfall
The waterfall where they shot some scenes in the movie Ronia the Robber's daughter.
Åre has the largest zipline park in Europe.
Åre Chokladfabrik
Visit Åre Chokladfabrik and watch as they make chocolate.
Offers great burgers and other American diner dishes and a great atmosphere.
Excellent food and environment. Good hamburgers.
One of the best kitchens in Åre, serves local dishes.
Pricy fast food with good burgers.
Pizza and à la carte.
Ski and snowboarding equipment and clothing.
A store that sells used ski and snowboarding equipment at great prices.
Local clothing manufacturers Extreme and Peak Performance.
Swedish sports retailer Stadium offers slightly cheaper equipment, and high-end brands.
Ski and snowboarding equipment and clothing.
By plane
There are domestic flights operating daily from Stockholm to Åre Östersund Airport (SAS), direct transfer from the airport to Åre costs about 440 SEK one way.
By helicopter
You can charter a helicopter to pick you up at Værnes Airport in Trondheim, Norway (40 min) or at Åre-Östersund Airport on Frösön (22 min).
By car
Åre is easily accessible by car. Beware though, that most of the Scandinavian Peninsula will be ice and/or snow covered in the winter season, except for the southernmost Scania province.
The ski bus goes every hour and connects the four villages Duved, Tegefjäll, Åre village and Björnen. The bus is free if you have a ski pass, 20 kr when the lifts are closed.
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ItinerariesJämtlandsleden is a 65 km (40 mi) hiking trail in the Jämtland mountains of Sweden. It typically takes 4-5 days to complete, leading from STF Storulvån Mountain Station in the north to Ramundberget in the south.
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ItinerariesThe Jämtland Triangle is a popular hiking route in the Swedish mountains of Jämtland County, in the southern part of the Scandinavian Mountains.
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Travel tipsSweden has an extensive railway network. Long-distance lines are operated by the government-owned company SJ AB, or by private enterprises.
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