Östersund – a unique pulse of city and mountain life
Östersund, the largest city in the Jämtland Härjedalen region, is one of Sweden’s most popular summer destinations, offering a wide range of activities and experiences. The city is beautifully located on the shores of Storsjön, Sweden’s fifth-largest lake, with the mountains as a backdrop. By the shore of swedish lake storsjön Östersund is a compact, […]
Bydalsfjällen – A mountain range within close reach from the city
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, […]
Western Jämtland – Borderless hiking
Here, in the borderlands toward Norway, wild nature unites with royal glamour, world-class gastronomy, and one of Sweden’s finest interconnected hiking systems. Summer in western Jämtland For those who want to experience the mountains on foot, the area around the classic STF mountain stations and cabins is a Swedish hiking icon. Here, you can hike along well-marked […]
Vemdalen – soft adventures and fantastic waterfalls
In Vemdalen, you can enjoy a mountain summer where hiking, biking and nature experiences are easy to combine. It’s a family-friendly destination with accessible activities, scenic views and plenty of ways to explore at your own pace. Adventures in Vemdalen One of the highlights of summer in Vemdalen is the waterfalls. Turn your outings into […]
Quality hiking trails of Jämtland Härjedalen
Text: Andreas Edholm, Senior Tourism Developer Quality criteria based on the National Framework The hiking trails in this article meet basic quality criteria in 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 […]
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, […]