10 Dec - 13 Dec 2026
Ski Test Weekend Åre
The year welcomes the start of a new ski season with Ski Test Weekend. Try out the season's latest products and take your first corduroy turns. And when the lifts close for the day, take advantage of Åre's wide range of restaurants – there's something for everyone.
Ski-, snowboard and product test
Test the winter’s latest products on the Friday and Saturday. If you're looking to upgrade for the season, here's your chance to try out all the leading brands.
Brands
AKKA, Amplid Snowboards, Anon, Armada, Atomic, ATK, Bataleon, Black Crows, Black Diamond, Blizzard, Blossom Skis, Burton, CHPO Brand, Db, DPS, Dynastar, Extrem Ski Co, Faction Skis, Fischer, FIX Bindings, FLUX Bindings, Fritschi, HEAD, Icelantic Skis, Jones Snowboards, Kästle, K2, La Sportiva, Leki, Lib Tech & GNU Snowboards, Nidecker, Nitro, Nordica, Oakley, POC, Rossignol, Salomon, Shorty's Snowboards, Sims Snowboards, Smith, Stöckli, Stranda Snowboards, Sweet Protection, United Shapes, Völkl
How to test skis
In order to be able to test skis and other products, you need to be a SkiStar Member. If you're not already a member, you can join now. Read more and become a member »
Once you become a member, you can continue according to the instructions:
- Download the SkiStar app. The app can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android.
- Log in
- Go to the Profile tab
- Select 'Member'
- Above your membership level, you will see a square with an arrow below. Swipe the square down to make your personal QR code visible.
- Show the QR code for the supplier whose products you want to try
Once you have finished trying, show the QR code to the supplier, who will then check that you have returned the product.
SkiStarshop Concept Store Åre
On Friday, December 11, you're welcome to an evening event at SkiStarshop Concept Store. Join us and our partners for an exclusive evening. The store will be transformed into a festive meeting place filled with new products, special offers, and competitions. A warm welcome!
Time: 16:00-20:00
In collaboration with
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Restaurants and cafés in Åre
Åre is a real mecca for foodies with around fifty restaurants, nine of which are listed in the White Guide!
Restaurants and cafés in Åre![Three women enjoying a meal and drinks on a snowy mountain terrace with scenic views]()
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Winter events in Åre
Åre hosts a variety of winter events suitable for families and friends. Check out what’s happening this season.
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Cross-country skiing Åre
Trail maps and the latest status of SkiStar's cross-country ski trails in connection to our ski areas.
Cross-country skiing Åre![Two cross-country skiers on a winter trail with snow-covered mountains in the background, surrounded by forest]()
