Åre's history – an untapped resource

About the project

The project aims to highlight Åre's natural and cultural values, and thereby create dynamic natural and cultural environments, strengthen the attractiveness of the locality. This will be done through the following activities:
Feasibility study Åre Museum. This activity in the project aims to create a long-term sustainable platform and plan for the realization of a full-scale Åre museum.
Digitization of historical films and images. The project intends to acquire hardware for digitizing historical film reels and photographs that document Åre's unique tourism history.
Making historical walking and hiking paths accessible.
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LAG board's justification

LAG appreciates the project's way of making local history accessible through new technology and new pedagogical ideas. The project targets several groups and works towards several of the leader area's goals.

About the project

Completed Lake, Forest & Mountain project

Applicant: Åre Tourist Association

Project type: Implementation project

EU Fund: Rural Development Fund

About the funding

 Project support from the EU and the state:
483,405 SEK

Public co-financing from LAG:

238,095 SEK

Other financing:

Private co-financing 100,000 SEK in the form of cash and voluntary time.