Steamboats of Jämtland Härjedalen – See the Region from a Living Maritime Heritage
Imagine standing on a polished wooden deck that has traversed mountain lakes since the 19th century, watching snow-capped peaks drift by. In Jämtland Härjedalen, this nostalgic dream is a summer reality. Four remarkable ships—Thomée, SS Östersund, Alma af Stafre, and Drottning Sophia—have survived the test of time to offer travelers a front-row seat to Sweden’s […]
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, […]
Bräcke – A Summer Idyll for Bon Vivants
Welcome to a place where the pace slows down and experiences take center stage. Bräcke is the perfect destination for those looking to combine gastronomic gems with the natural power of Jämtland. Summer in Bräcke Destination Start your stay with a visit to the classic Glassbaren in Bräcke. Here, you can enjoy award-winning ice cream in an […]
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 […]
Midsummer in Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen
The region Jämtland Härjedalen is no exception when it comes to the tradition of celebrating Swedish Midsummer. In just about every village, there are events around the magic Maypole, for socializing, singing, and dancing to celebrate summer. Jamtli in Östersund is the most popular place in Jämtland Härjedalen for celebrating Midsummer, both for locals and […]
Camping in Sweden – close to nature
All camping sites in Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden, are close to nature. The camping site in Hoting has a sand beach with a tower from the jetty for plunging into the lake. There is an accessible hiking path and you can go fishing. By the camping there is an exhibit showing the prehistory of the area […]
Tour suggestion: From coast to coast – A mid Scandinavian Train Adventure along St Olavsleden
We were curious about making a pilgrimage, but not curious enough to do St Olavsleden on our feet. We were more interested in the landscape and travel in a comfortable mode. The railway leading from coastal Sundsvall to Östersund, Åre and on to Trondheim in Norway caught our attention and so we made our way […]