Åre Björnen · Sweden

Getting to Åre and Björnen

Falken Mountain Lodge is in Björnen, the eastern part of Åre. You can arrive by car on the E14, by day or night train to Åre station, or by air to Åre Östersund Airport. Here are the three routes and what actually affects your planning.

At a glance

Location: Björnen, Åre, Jämtland, Sweden
Train: Åre station, approx. 7 km from Björnen
Air: Åre Östersund Airport (OSD), approx. 90 km
Car: E14 all the way, exit at Björnen
Stockholm by train: approx. 7–9 hours, day or night train
From the airport: approx. 1 hour by road
Bus stop: Åre Björnen Centrum, 1.3 km (15 min walk)

By car

Simplest if you travel as a family, with equipment or with a dog.

The E14 runs the length of the Åre valley and takes you all the way. Björnen lies east of Åre village, and the final stretch is a ploughed residential road, not a steep mountain pass.

The lodge has private parking with EV charging. Winter tyres are a legal requirement in Sweden in winter conditions, and mountain roads can be temporarily affected by snow clearing or weather.

1.From Östersund: E14 westbound, approx. 90 km.
2.From Stockholm: approx. 600 km, normally a full day of driving.
3.From Trondheim, Norway: E14 eastbound across the border at Storlien.
4.Final stretch: exit the E14 towards Björnen, then local roads to the lodge.

By train

Åre has its own station in the middle of the village, with day and night trains year-round.

SJ runs both day trains and night trains between Stockholm and Åre. A day train takes roughly seven hours; the night train around nine hours and arrives in the morning. Norrtåg serves Östersund–Åre–Storlien during the day.

The train is often the most comfortable option if you prefer to travel without a car. Skis and bikes can be carried, and it is only a short transfer from the station to Björnen.

1.Book to Åre station (not Duved or Undersåker).
2.Åre station to Björnen is approx. 7 km.
3.In winter, ski bus lines 702 and 704 run between Åre travel centre and Björnen. The nearest stop is Åre Björnen Centrum, 1.3 km from the lodge – about a 15-minute walk or 3 minutes by car.
4.Year-round, regular regional buses and taxis serve the station.

By air via Åre Östersund Airport

The nearest airport is about 90 km and a one-hour drive away.

Åre Östersund Airport (OSD) on Frösön has domestic flights year-round and charter traffic in parts of the season. Swedavia states approximately one hour of travel time between the airport and Åre.

Car hire is available at the airport, along with taxis and – during the ski season – pre-booked Flygtaxi transfer directly to Åre. Airport bus line 4 goes to Östersund city centre, not to Åre.

1.Fly to Åre Östersund Airport (OSD).
2.Hire a car at the airport, or pre-book a transfer or taxi.
3.Drive the E14 west towards Åre and on to Björnen, about one hour.
4.Alternatively: bus or taxi to Östersund C and continue by train to Åre station.

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The journey is part of the stay

The train stops in central Åre

Day and night trains run to Åre station. From there, Björnen is approximately 7 km by ski bus, regional bus or taxi.

SJ train travelling through snowy Åre with illuminated ski slopes behind it — A train through the Åre valley, with the ski area above.

SJ train crossing a wintry landscape in Jämtland — Day and night trains connect Stockholm and Åre.

Travellers arriving by train at Åre station in winter — Åre station is in the village centre, approximately 7 km from Björnen.

The last stretch

· Björnen is east of Åre village and is the calm, family-friendly part of the ski area.
· The lodge is at ground level, which makes loading and unloading easy with luggage, a pram or a dog.
· In map apps, the plus code 95H7+PJ Hårbörsta takes you to the house. The coordinates of the Åre Björnen Centrum bus stop are 63.3863911, 13.1530923.
· The exact address, door code and directions are sent automatically seven days before arrival.
· Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00.

Travel questions

Can you stay in Björnen without a car?

Yes. Take the train to Åre station and continue by ski bus, regular bus or taxi to Björnen. The nearest bus stop is Åre Björnen Centrum, 1.3 km from the lodge (15 min walk). In winter the ski bus is the usual way to move between accommodation, lifts and the village.

How long does the train from Stockholm take?

Roughly seven hours by day train and around nine hours by night train. The night train arrives in the morning, so the first day in the mountains is usable.

How do I get from the airport to Åre?

By hire car, taxi or pre-booked transfer; about one hour. The airport bus runs to Östersund city centre, not all the way to Åre.

Is there parking at the lodge?

Yes, private parking with EV charging.

Does the lift pass work as a bus ticket?

A valid Åre SkiPass is accepted as a ticket on ski bus lines 701–704. Other regional buses require an ordinary ticket.

Official sources

Timetables, frequency and transfer services change between seasons. Always check current times before travelling.

SJ – trains to Åre ↗Åre Östersund Airport ↗Flygtaxi transfer to Åre ↗Länstrafiken Jämtland ↗SkiStar – ski bus in Åre ↗Åre Sweden – travel information ↗

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