Outdoor Brands
Quite a few world-famous brands within the sports- and outdoor sector are founded in the mountains of Jämtland Härjedalen, far up north in Scandinavia. The natural playground attracts and forms innovative entrepreneurs and with todays world-leading research and test centre in the residence city Östersund it’s no big surprise that Jämtland Härjedalen will continue its long and […]
Tour suggestion: Route E45 – Inlandsvägen – The Inland Road
The route E45 (European road no 45) actually starts in southern Europe, in Italy, and goes all the way up to Kautokeino on the northern border between Norway and Finland. On it´s way north the route leads through Adventure Sweden territory. Beginning in the commercial center Sveg, the southern gateway of Härjedalen, it leads up […]
Swedish fika and Nordic Cuisine in Jämtland Härjedalen
It’s hard to go hungry in Jämtland Härjedalen. This is a perfect place for experiencing Swedish fika and the Nordic cuisine – a region that perfects the combination between high quality restaurants, world-class cheeses and dairies, micro-bakeries, chocolatiers, brewers, roasters and farm stalls and cafés including all the cosy summer stops with homebaked pastries and […]
Train & Bus Travel
Traveling by train or bus is relaxing and at the same time a good alternative for being more environmentally friendly. The railway crosses Jämtland Härjedalen from north to south and east to west. Busses to the region depart from many destinations in Sweden and runs within between destinations. Östersund has city buses and there are […]
Tour Suggestion: The panoramic route from Åre to Trondheim, Norway
This scenic drive (or bike tour) gives you panoramic views of mountains and lakes as well as experiences from the cultural heritage of St Olov. Go from Järpen in the western part of Jämtland to Kall and around lake Kallsjön back again, or into Norway and back again along the mountain road Skalstugevägen towards the […]
Plan Your Visit – Tourist Informations of Jämtland Härjedalen Sweden
Did you know that the region of Jämtland Härjedalen is double the size of Vermont? That means we do have quite a few different tourist offices and so called InfoPoints with expertise in their specific areas; what are the best adventures, where you will find a good nights sleep and what local delicacies that are […]
By car, RV Rentals, Taxi & Transfers
Traveling by car is a good way to explore Jämtland Härjedalen. Whether you go with your own car or a rental car we recommend you to pay attention to the road conditions which can vary within Sweden, as well as within the region of Jämtland Härjedalen. In winter the roads are likely to be slippery […]
Seasons & Timing your Visit
When is the best time of year to visit? In summer or in winter? Autumn or spring? Perhaps it is during the late winter-early spring. The extra special time of year in Jämtland Härjedalen, described, as something of a ‘best-of-both-winter-and-summer-all-at-once’ feeling.
Mountain Safety
When heading out in the mountains safety is important. The weather can change quickly and one needs to be prepared for warm sunny days as well as rain, cold wind, thick mist or even snow, despite being in the middle of the summer. In Sweden the National Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for mountain safety issues – […]