Bydalsfjällen – A mountain range within close reach from the city

Dromskåran Bydalsfjällen Anne Adsten

Bydalsfjällen is the mountain area closest to Östersund — a personal and family-friendly destination with plenty of space to be, discover, and touch down in nature. Here, gems like Bydalen, Hovde, Höglekardalen, Falkfångarfjället, and Gräftåvallen await, all nestled in the beautiful Jämtland mountain landscape. Summer in the Bydalsfjällen mountains Summer in Bydalsfjällen offers tranquility, fresh mountain air, […]

Ski Resorts in Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen

Skiing in Funäsfjällen | Photo: Martin Söderqvist

Jämtland Härjedalen proudly comprises many of the major ski resorts in Sweden and whether you’re looking for perfectly prepared slopes, mogul skiing or good off piste options you can find it here. The most well-known ski resorts in the area are Åre, Vemdalen, Funäsfjällen, Lofsdalen, Storlien and Bydalsfjällen. They offer everything from quiet family slopes […]

Family friendly ski holiday – Adventure Sweden

Barn skidåkning Östersund Göran Strand

Winters in Adventure Sweden: the region Jämtland Härjedalen, means a transformation into a skiing paradise with beautiful snow-covered landscapes and a wide range of opportunities for all ski enthusiasts. The region is not just for experienced skiers; it’s also a perfect destination for families with children looking for a cozy ski holiday in Sweden. The […]

Bydalsfjällen – No stress and no queues

Bydalsfjällen skidsystem

Bydalsfjällen is, in terms of the number of slopes, Sweden’s fifth largest ski area with a total of 55 slopes and 16 lifts in varied terrain. It is a snow-safe area with slopes of all difficulty levels, where most are red. There are excellent skiing opportunities for both experienced and novice skiers. The vertical drop […]

Jämtland Härjedalen – The Edible Country

Experience the outdoor tastes of the edible country. Storlien and Bydalen are perfect places for experiencing Nordic outdoor gastronomy. Enhancing your experience in nature by spending a bit of extra time and effort on food is so worth it.

Reindeer in the Mountains of Sweden & Norway

Njarka Sami Camp | Photo: Sandra Lee Pettersson & Tina Stafrén

Reindeer followed in the footsteps of the retreating ice-cap and were among the first to graze the new land. The hollow, air-filled hairs of their coat insulate them against the cold and they have a unique ability to feed off lichen. Reindeer have come to symbolise a life in harmony with nature and as such, […]

Mountain Safety

Blank sjö i Jämtland Härjedalen | Foto: Sandra Lee Pettersson

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 – […]

By car, RV Rentals, Taxi & Transfers

Tour of Jamtland | Foto: Valentin Baat

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 […]

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