Climbing Sweden – an Adventure Among the Clouds
The stone face I’m holding onto is warm, below me, the canopy of branches is silent and slowly rustles in the warm Swedish summer breeze. The atmosphere is silent apart from the occasional climbing command “Belay on”, “Climbing”, “Slack”. Stuguberget is probably the most popular climbing spot in Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden. A collection of nine […]
Up for a Cold Plunge? – Winter Swimming in the Swedish Mountains
“Of course I had had time to prepare mentally, but a cold bath did not feel completely like my cup of tea, especially when looking at the thermometer outside my kitchen window. I put on my swim suit, a cosy base layer made from wool and a loose fit pair of trousers and sweater with […]
Virtual Tour of Östersund – The Hearty Mountain City
The closeness between the city and the mountains is just one of the ingredients that make the city Östersund so unique – and a fantastic destination. Since 2010 Östersund has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, which is no wonder considering all the gastronomic highlights based on regional food culture. Östersund is a popular […]
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 […]
Swedish history comes alive at Jamtli
Jamtli Regional Museum, is not just another museum that one visits, it’s rather something that has to be experienced. The outdoor museum comes alive every summer as actors and role-players re-create an interactive journey through yesteryear.
Map of Jämtland Härjedalen
Jämtland Härjedalen is a region situated in the middle of Sweden, Europe The region consist of the destinations: Åre (Åre Destination) Vemdalen Östersund Funäsfjällen Lofsdalen Ljungdalsfjällen Frostviksfjällen (Vildmarksvägen) Strömsund (Vildmarksvägen) Ragundadalen Bräcke Bydalsfjällen Krokom/Ansättfjällen Map of Jämtland Härjedalen with the largest attractions for download (Swedish, English, German text in the map) Get your official Swedish maps […]
Swedish Heritage at the Old Coppermine Fröå Gruva
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Åreskutan, lies the remains of a quaint, bustling mining village called Fröå Gruva. The once thriving, mining settlement and surrounds has been beautifully preserved and provides a glimpse into Swedish heritage and the glory days of times gone by. These days the mining operations stand still and the […]
Åre – a world class bike destination
Åre in Sweden is not only Scandinavia’s main ski destination – it’s also a world class bike destination. Mattias Fredriksson has been living in Åre for the last 20 years and seen how the small northern village has evolved over time.
Bear’s Den in Lofsdalen
Adventure with added comfort Bear’s Den in Lofsdalen is a hideout for watching wildlife up close, especially the Scandinavian brown bear.