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 […]
St Olavsleden – A Nordic Pilgrims Dream
The thousand-year-old St Olavsleden is a pilgrim path for thru hikers from the Swedish to the Norwegian coast, through villages, forests and over mountains. Make a contemporary pilgrimage and find your own meditative calm in a stressed out existence.
Swedish waffles
Waffles (våfflor) are very popular in Sweden. Originally Swedish waffles were square, but now they are usually made into heart shapes and served with jam and whipped cream. Have a break during your hike or while skiing and enjoy heavenly waffles by the fireplace.