How many lifts are there in Åre?
By Olof Kernell • November 25, 2025
Åre’s lift system is an essential part of the ski experience and makes it easy to move around the entire ski area. In this article, we describe Åre’s lift system, the different types of lifts available and what you can expect in terms of capacity and opening hours. This information can be helpful when planning your ski holiday.
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"Åre’s lift system makes it easy and convenient to get around the entire ski area. Hop on a lift and enjoy the ride up the mountain."
"Åre’s lift system makes it easy and convenient to get around the entire ski area. Hop on a lift and enjoy the ride up the mountain."
Different types of lifts
There are 42 lifts in Åre, including a variety of types. Here are some of them:
- Chairlifts: The most common lifts in Åre. They are comfortable and take you quickly up the mountain.
- Cable car: Located on Åreskutan, offering fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.
- T-bar lifts: A type of surface lift where you hook onto a bar attached to a cable and are pulled uphill. These are mainly used in shorter or steeper slopes.
Lift capacity
Different lifts in Åre can carry different numbers of people per hour, depending on their type and speed. Chairlifts typically have the highest capacity. They carry between two and eight people per chair and operate at relatively high speeds, which allows them to transport many skiers up the mountain in a short time.
The cable car also has a high capacity since each cabin can take up to 70 passengers, although it runs more slowly than the chairlifts. T-bar lifts have lower capacity because they only take one or two people at a time.
Lift opening hours
Lift opening hours in Åre vary throughout the season and between different lifts. Generally, lifts are open from 9:00 to 15:00, but many operate longer during peak season or for special events. Some lifts also offer evening skiing during high season, usually between 18:00 and 20:00, while a few remain open until 22:00.
It is always a good idea to check the opening times for the lifts you plan to use before your trip. Up-to-date information is available on Skistar’s website or in their app.
Read: When do the ski lifts in Åre open?
Read: When do the ski lifts in Åre open?
How to avoid lift queues
No one enjoys standing in long lift lines. Here are some tips to help you avoid the busiest times in Åre:
- Ski early in the morning: Most lifts open at 9:00, and this is usually when the slopes are quietest.
- Avoid lunchtime: Between 11:30 and 13:30 queues are typically longest as many skiers take their lunch break.
- Choose the right lift: Some lifts are more popular than others. Check a lift map to see if there are alternative lifts that take you to the same area.
- Travel outside peak season: If you can ski during off-peak periods, you will experience fewer queues.
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