Ski Touring in a Prepared Piste
Two decades ago, no one would have imagined an urge to go up in a perfectly prepared piste with skins. Randonné / Ski Touring was only something for hills without ski lifts. Today it is becoming increasingly popular in Sweden to go uphill within bounds. More and more discover Ski Touring as a sport and […]
Recipe for Fried Fish & Barley Risotto
Bright nights enabling crops to grow slowly and become rich in taste, lakes that teem with fish and forests full of mushrooms and berries. Add to that, talented food artisans using old traditions making the best of what nature gives and it’s not hard to believe there is a good chance for gastronomic experiences in […]
“Ölgås & Lagom” – how swedes learned to be moderate
An “Ölgås”, a wooden bowl with a bird neck handle, was used on festive occasions to pass around beer. Maybe the use of this festive bowl is the origin of the swedish expression “lagom” – to think about your fellow man and not use more than you have to, to be moderate. In Jämtland Härjedalen […]
Virtual Tour – Funäsfjällen Mountain Resort in Sweden
Enjoy a virtual tour in the Swedish mountain resort Funäsfjällen, in the western part of Härjedalen, Sweden. Funäsfjällen has majestic mountains with 60 peaks measuring higher than 1,000 metres above sea level, ideal for activities all year-round. Hiking, biking, fishing, musk ox visits, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing as well as cultural attractions and events for […]
Traveling by plane
Traveling by plane to Jämtland Härjedalen saves you time and you have many options of where and when to fly to. There are no less than four airports in close connection; two within Sweden and two on the other side of the boarder, in Norway. With many domestic flights that connects from Stockholm as well […]
Swedish Christmas at Jamtli
Experience traditional Swedish Christmas in the historical setting of Jamtli´s open air museum in Östersund. Homemade delicacies and genuine handicraft makes Jamtli Christmas Market the perfect place to find Christmas gifts both for yourself and for someone you like. Jamtli Christmas Market gives the feel of a traditional market place – and it’s not a […]
Vemdalen – Where generations ski together
Vemdalen is a large ski area located in the heart of Sweden, ideal for an enjoyable skiing experience. Known for early snowfall, it is one of the most snow-secure resorts in Sweden, often opening early in the season. The skiing here is comfortable and family friendly, with several newly constructed lifts and wide slopes, yet […]
Fäviken Magasinet – World Class Food
If Fäviken had not been based in the heart of Jämtland, Magus Nilsson probably could not have turned it into one of the world’s top restaurants. The Östersund-born chef credits his isolated region for inspiring the creativity that lured visitors from all around the world to sample his legendary cooking. Today Fäviken is closed and […]
A fan from the fine world – The amazing vestibules of Härjedalen
Many old log houses in Härjedalen have particularly beautiful vestibules. You can spot architectural influences from different building styles of the fine world. Make a tour based on the “barfreds” of Härjedalen and you will get an insight in yesterday´s ideals and how a vestibule could be used to make a statement.