Roundtrip for families: Trails and Tracks in Three Swedish Mountain Destinations
Nothing tastes like water directly from the creek in the Swedish Mountains. Photo: Destination Lofsdalen Family time in the swedish mountains Trade screen time for real-world wonders on this ultimate 7-day family road trip through Adventure Sweden’s mountain playground. Imagine standing face-to-face with prehistoric muskoxen, cruising down beginner-friendly bike trails, and rewarding a fairytale waterfall […]
Quality hiking trails of Jämtland Härjedalen
The hiking trails in this article meet basic quality criteria based on the National Framework for Hiking Trails and are on land where the state is not the principal. These hiking trails are a first selection of the hiking trails in the county’s eight municipalities, five destinations and five pilgrimage trails. Text: Andreas Edholm, Senior […]
The favorite hikes of a true hiker – Jämtland Härjedalen Sweden
Text: Andreas Edholm, Senior Tourism Developer Hiking is a part of my dna I was introduced early by my parents to be out in the mountains and nature, for which I am grateful. What I enjoy most is reaching the summits and enjoying the view – there’s something special about it. Hiking, for me, […]
The Swedish prescription: Visit Adventure Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen for the great outdoors in 2026
2026 kicked off with enormous amounts of snow in Adventure Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen. The ski resort Bydalsfjällen got 1 meter deep powder, a great gift for the guests. The region Jämtland Härjedalen offers new slopes and improved experiences for 2026 with the same good hospitality as before. Åre Ski Resort has, for example, a […]
Discover Geopark Indalsälven – a day trip from Östersund
Would you like to experience something unique during your stay in Jämtland? Then a day trip to Geopark Indalsälven is a perfect choice. With its dramatic landscape, fascinating geology, and historical sites, the area is ideal for nature lovers, families, and curious travelers. Here you’ll find tips on how to make the most of a […]
Roundtrip: The Wilderness Road for Little Explorers
The forests, the mountains and the lakes form a gigantic playground for little explorers – do our kids really need a Disneyland? A journey along the Wilderness Road in northern Jämtland Härjedalen is suitable for kids with adventurous families who want to follow in the footsteps of the Swedish fairy tale character Dunderklumpen, meet friendly […]
Adventurous family trips – By train from the coast to the Swedish mountains
Discover more of Sweden by rail together with the family. From Umeå on the Swedish northern east coast, the Bottnia Railway goes through the beautiful High Coast area, and in Sundsvall you change trains to the Mittbanan rail towards Storlien and perhaps even into Norway. From Sundsvall your first stopover should be Bräcke for Sweden’s […]
Roundtrip: The South and East of Jämtland Härjedalen – An adventure for the whole family
Are you longing for magnificent nature with impressive mountain peaks and mythical creatures? A journey to Jämtland Härjedalen offers exciting experiences, cultural walks, local stories, and adventures in forests and mountains for adventurous families. This travel description starts in Umeå, for example, for those arriving with Wasaline from Vaasa, but you can begin your adventure […]
Tour suggestion: Wildlife and Mountain Views
The region Jämtland Härjedalen in the Swedish Mountains is loved by tourists since centuries. This roundtrip of about 550 km takes you south from the provincial city Östersund, to see wildlife and breathtaking views of the mountains. We can promise your taste buds will have a trip of a lifetime as well. See the roundtrip […]