Find stays in Åre Björnen

Choosing accommodation in Åre Björnen means staying in a family-friendly and scenic area with excellent opportunities for skiing, hiking and cycling. Located on the eastern side of Åreskutan, Björnen is known for its calm atmosphere, wide slopes and safe environment — especially appreciated by families with children and beginner skiers.

The area consists of several smaller neighbourhoods with a wide range of cabins, semi-detached homes and apartments offering ski-in/ski-out access or just a short walk to the lifts. Räven, Vargen, Örnen, Älgen and Sadeln are some of the best-known parts of Björnen.

If you rent a cabin in Björnen, you can expect skiing close at hand. The area has its own lifts and wide, family-friendly slopes with plenty of green and blue runs. At the same time, Björnen is fully connected to Åre’s larger ski system. Via Sadeln, you can continue towards central Åre without taking off your skis.

Björnen is also one of Åre’s top areas for cross-country skiing and cycling. This is where you’ll find Åre XC Arena and Åre Trail Park, offering an extensive network of groomed cross-country tracks and mountain bike trails, making the area attractive year-round.

Central Björnen has a smaller but carefully selected range of restaurants, cafés, ski rentals and services. You’ll also find ICA ToGo, ski school facilities and dedicated children’s areas, making it easy to plan a smooth and enjoyable ski holiday for the whole family.

Nearby, there are even more options. Copperhill Mountain Lodge offers both a spa and restaurant, while the nearby Björnänge area has ICA Nära Björnänge, Åre Chokladfabrik and additional restaurants and services.

Getting from Björnen to central Åre is simple in several ways:

This makes it easy to combine a calm and family-friendly stay with convenient access to everything Åre has to offer.

Most accommodations in Björnen come with private parking directly outside the property, typically in the form of outdoor parking spaces. This makes the area especially convenient for visitors travelling to the mountains by car.