Åre

The ski season in Åre is usually from mid-November until early May. The best time to visit is from early February to late April, when the days are longer and the weather more pleasant, but still snowy enough to ski.

Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

There are no post offices in Sweden. Stamps are available for purchase at most kiosks, newsstands and convenience stores. Postboxes can usually be found nearby. For packages and big parcels, look for "Postombud", a designated area in grocery stores or corner stores.

Länstrafiken in Jämtland has buses that run between Åre and Duved and a lot of other locations in Åre municipality.

Country code: +46 Area code: 647