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Åre
Åre in February 2003
Åre in February 2003
Åre is located in Sweden
Åre
Åre
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Jämtland
County Jämtland County
Municipality Åre Municipality
Area
 • Total 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 1,417
 • Density 848/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Åre is a locality in Åre Municipality in the county of Jämtland in northern Sweden. It is a famous ski resort, and hosted the Alpine Skiing World Championships in the years of 1954 and 2007. Alpine skiing world cup competitions are often held here.

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