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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roundtrip: The Wilderness Road for Little Explorers
The forests, the mountains and the lakes form a gigantic playground for little explorers – do our kids really need a Disneyland? A journey along the Wilderness Road in northern Jämtland Härjedalen is suitable for kids with adventurous families who want to follow in the footsteps of the Swedish fairy tale character Dunderklumpen, meet friendly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taste of Sapmi
Few Swedes have tasted Sami food. Not even in Jämtland or Härjedalen, which is part of Sapmi, the region of the Sami people. Reindeer tenderloin with chanterelle mushrooms at an up-market restaurant is wonderful, without a doubt. But, until you have tasted blood pancake or reindeer broth with marrow, you haven’t even begun to explore […]
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.
Winter Cycling in Lofsdalen on Fatbikes
On the border between the swedish provinces Dalarna and Härjedalen lies the idyllic mountain village of Lofsdalen. The name of the village was once “Lovsjungaredalen” (the valley of praise). A place which attracted settlers thanks to the beautiful location and good hunting and fishing possibilities. Today it is the mountain Hovärken with its ski slopes […]