720 Bar & Restaurang — Bräckeliftens Toppstation

How the place grew into a mountain meeting point

720 began humbly as a small kiosk transported from the valley and gradually expanded in successive phases into the timber-and-glass building you see today. The restaurant sits at the top station of Bräckeliften and over the years has been enlarged to include a full-service restaurant, a café/bar area and a two-storey terrace that stretches across the sunny side of the slope. The evolution from kiosk to busy mountain venue explains the combination of practical slope-side features and layers of convivial interior styling.

Food, drinks and the terrace culture

The kitchen opens midday and focuses on homemade, approachable mountain food: daily lunch specials alongside a concise fixed menu, grilled items from the kiosk and a selection of comfort classics that travel well between runs. Drinks range from strong coffee and cakes to beers, simple cocktails and warming toddies—perfect for a calm midday stop or the transition into après-ski. The large terrace, with seating in two tiers and a casual grill point, is the defining feature: it expands the dining footprint and creates a lively outdoor living room when weather allows.

Interior character and atmosphere

Inside, the venue blends functional ski-resort practicality with cosy, slightly rustic touches: wood surfaces, durable seating and windows framed to capture views over Åredalen. The café/bar section offers panoramic sightlines while the restaurant dining room provides sheltered comfort for colder days. Expect a warm, buzzy ambience when DJs are playing or events are scheduled—yet the layout also accommodates quieter lunches where the view is the main attraction.

Events, music and social rhythm

Live music, DJs and scheduled après-ski events are part of 720’s weekly rhythm; the venue programs recurring entertainment such as themed afternoons, music quizzes and live troubadour performances in season. That event focus turns the place into an on-mountain social anchor: a spot where skiers and non-skiers converge to eat, drink and linger as the light over the valley changes.

Practical features that matter on the mountain

Functionality is built into the site: a kiosk/grill for quick bites, a café bar for coffee and smaller orders, seating for around a hundred inside and a terrace that can handle large groups when weather permits. The elevation and exposed position mean strong sunlight on clear days and brisk winds when fronts move through—dress in layers and expect rapidly shifting conditions. The building’s design balances shelter and openness so the venue works across a range of mountain weather.

Local significance and the visitor experience

Sited at Bräckeliften’s top station, 720 is one of the recognisable social stops on Åreskutan: a place where mountain architecture meets sociability. It combines genuine mountain dining with a party-ready edge during après-ski hours, while still offering straightforward, thoughtfully cooked meals at lunch. Whether you come for the views, the grill, the music or a quiet coffee, the venue’s multiple faces—restaurant, café, bar and terrace—make it an adaptable mountain destination.