3-Bed Mountain Chalet in Höglekardalen with Ski Garage & Direct Trail Access, Åre



Höglekardalen 957, 845 91 Höglekardalen, Åre kommun, Sweden, Hallen (Sweden)
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 70m² Floor area
€369,500
Chalet
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
70m²
No garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a January morning at Höglekardalen 957 and the silence hits you first. Not the city kind of quiet that just means less noise — the real thing. Crisp air, a sky impossibly blue above the Bydalsfjällen ridgeline, and fresh ski tracks already cutting through the snow toward trails that eventually roll all the way to the Norwegian border. This is the last cabin address before the road ends and the mountain takes over. That detail matters more than it might sound.
Built in 2021, this three-bedroom chalet sits on a generous 802-square-meter plot in Höglekardalen, a small, tight-knit community in Åre municipality that the Swedish outdoor crowd has known about for years — and that international buyers are only just starting to discover. At 70 square meters of smartly used interior space, the cabin punches well above its floor plan. The open-plan living and dining area rises all the way to the roof ridge, so even when all three bedrooms are full of guests, nobody feels squeezed. Light pours in through large windows that frame the mountain slopes in a way that changes completely depending on the season — blinding white and dramatic in February, soft green and gold when the birches come out in June.
The layout makes sense for the life people actually live here. Three proper bedrooms handle the core sleeping arrangements, and a loft above provides extra space for the kids or the friends who always end up crashing. The kitchen is fitted out and functional — nothing fussy, everything you need. The bathroom is modern and practical, which matters a lot when you're peeling off ski boots and thermals after a long day out. And the snowmobile garage with a built-in ski and snowboard waxing area is the kind of feature that sounds like a bonus until you actually use it, after which it becomes completely non-negotiable. The cabin comes fully furnished and ready to use from day one.
The Storån river runs nearby, and in summer it draws swimmers and anglers in equal measure. Brown trout and grayling hold in the pools just a short walk from the front door. The cross-country trail network around Höglekardalen is extensive, looping through forest and open fell terrain for everything from casual family tours to serious long-distance routes. Come winter, the Falkfångarliften lift is visible from the area and increasingly operational, while the alpine skiing at Hovde and Bydalen — with their lift systems, rental shops, and après-ski — is only a short drive away. Åre itself, the biggest ski resort in Scandinavia, sits within comfortable reach for a day on the pistes or an evening out in town.
In summer, this part of Jämtland transforms in a way that surprises people who only think of Sweden's mountains in snow terms. Hiking trails climb through reindeer country up to bare, wind-carved ridgelines with views that stretch across the entire Jämtland plateau. Mountain biking routes drop through pine forest. The fishing season brings serious anglers from all over Scandinavia. Wildflower meadows appear almost overnight in late June, and the long northern evenings — sunlight still filtering through the trees at ten o'clock — have a quality that's genuinely hard to describe without sounding like you're exaggerating.
The homeowners' association manages roads and communal infrastructure, so winter maintenance doesn't fall on individual owners. The property connects to the municipal water and sewage system, all connection fees already paid. For international buyers, that kind of practical clarity is worth a lot — no hidden infrastructure costs to budget for later.
Sweden is a straightforward country for foreign property ownership. EU and non-EU citizens alike can purchase without restriction, and the legal process is transparent and well-regulated. The Åre municipality real estate market has shown consistent interest from buyers across Scandinavia and Europe, driven by the region's reputation as a four-season outdoor destination. Rental potential is real — Höglekardalen's position at the trailhead, combined with a fully furnished turnkey cabin, makes short-term vacation rentals viable during both peak ski season and the summer hiking months. Platforms catering to Scandinavian outdoor tourism are well-established and active in this area.
At SEK 369,500, this vacation home in Höglekardalen represents a genuine entry point into the Swedish mountain property market at a moment when the Åre region is drawing increasing attention from second-home buyers looking beyond the Alps.
Key features at a glance:
- Newly built in 2021, move-in ready condition
- 70 sqm interior on an 802 sqm private plot
- 3 bedrooms plus sleeping loft for additional guests
- Open-plan living area with ceiling rising to roof ridge
- Large windows with direct mountain views
- Snowmobile garage with dedicated ski and snowboard waxing area
- Fully furnished — everything included in the sale
- Connected to municipal water and sewage, all fees paid
- Homeowners' association manages roads and communal areas
- Direct access to cross-country ski trails and snowmobile routes
- Short drive to alpine skiing at Hovde, Bydalen, and Åre
- Walking distance to the Storån river for fishing and swimming
- Last car-accessible plot before open mountain wilderness begins
- Four-season destination: skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking
- Strong vacation rental potential in an established outdoor tourism market
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a viewing — in person or by video call — and see for yourself what it actually feels like to stand at that door with the mountains in front of you and a trail heading north into the quiet.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 70m²
- Price per m²
- €5,279
- Garden size
- 802m²
- Has Garden
- No
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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