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 […]
“If there’s one thing I know, it’s ski towns. But it took a trip to the other side of the world, to Åre Sweden, a decade ago to make me realize why I lived in one, a knowledge reinforced ever since.” Said by Leslie Anthony, a Whistler-based author, editor, biologist and bon vivant who has never met a mountain […]
In winter, days up north seem shorter due to the earth´s tilt away from the sun. Don’t let short days stop you from making use of good XC skiing conditions. Cross country skiing is magic in an illuminated ski track!
The thousand-year-old St Olavsleden is a pilgrim path for thru hikers from the Swedish to the Norwegian coast, through villages, forests and over mountains. Make a contemporary pilgrimage and find your own meditative calm in a stressed out existence.
When you travel in the borderland mountains between Jämtland and Tröndelag you can sense a certain brotherhood that dates way back. One thing that affected both regions on the swedish and the norwegian side was the war campaign in 1718-1719, which lead to a disastrous retreat for the swedes in the middle of a blizzard.
Jämtland Härjedalen in Sweden is very bike-friendly with well-developed cycling trails in several of the destinations. Discover family tours both in the countryside and on mountain trails or try more challenging routes downhill mount Åreskutan, Lofsdalen or the Frösö mountain in Östersund. This guide lets you in on the fast lane to the best biking of […]
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.
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.
Waffles (våfflor) are very popular in Sweden. Originally Swedish waffles were square, but now they are usually made into heart shapes and served with jam and whipped cream. Have a break during your hike or while skiing and enjoy heavenly waffles by the fireplace.
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