Järpen

Järpen (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈjæ̌rːpɛn])^[2] is a locality and the seat of Åre Municipality in Jämtland County, Sweden with 1,408 inhabitants in 2010.^[1]

Järpen
Järpen Train Station in December 2005
Järpen Show map of Jämtland Järpen Show map of Sweden
Coordinates: 63°20′50″N 13°27′40″E
Country	Sweden
Province	Jämtland
County	Jämtland County
Municipality	Åre Municipality
Area [1]
• Total	2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Population  (31 December 2010)[1]
• Total	1,408
• Density	648/km2 (1,680/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Järpen is located at an altitude of 324m/1,063 ft above sea level, on the river Indalsälven.

The calcareous soil of the surrounding area enables the growth of rare mosses and other plants.

Fäviken, recognized as one of the world's 100 best restaurants was located about 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Järpen village.