Culture & History

Jämtland Härjedalen – The Edible Country

Experience the outdoor tastes of the edible country. Storlien and Bydalen are perfect places for experiencing Nordic outdoor gastronomy. Enhancing your experience in nature by spending a bit of extra time and effort on food is so worth it.

Åre Culture & History Gastronomy Saepmie Sami Summer +3

Tour Suggestion: The panoramic route to Trondheim, Norway

This scenic drive (or bike tour) gives you panoramic views of mountains and lakes as well as experiences from the cultural heritage of St Olov. Go from Järpen in the western part of Jämtland to Kall and around lake Kallsjön back again, or into Norway and back again along the mountain road Skalstugevägen towards the […]

Autumn Biking Culture & History Nature & Geology Sami Spring Summer Trøndelag, Norway +5

Storsjöodjuret – The Great Lake Monster

We do not know exactly what lake Storsjöns bottom structure looks like, but we do know that the bedrock and the soils around the lake contribute to the fact that the lake has a high production of fish and is resistant to acidifying deposits. This could provide good conditions for an extraordinary animal, just like […]

Autumn Culture & History Spring Summer Winter +2

The Event Calendar with Everything from Extreme Sports to Game Fairs

Take any event calendar of the Swedish Region Jämtland Härjedalen and you will have difficulties to find days with nothing happening. This region is more than lakes, forests and mountains, the evidence is there in lists of summer events. Sweaty multisport activities and events with hunting and outdoor themes, but also cultural events attract long-distance […]

Autumn Culture & History Event Härjedalen Östra Härjedalen Spring Summer Winter +5

The Biathlon World Championships are Spot On for Östersund

The city Östersund is a reliable supplier of world premieres and a winter city to rely on for biathlon athletes from all over the world. On the other hand, it is not only snow that counts in Östersund, the proximity to everything of importance is a crucial factor for both competitors and audiences for maximum […]

Culture & History Event Spring Winter +1

The Benefits of Smallness – Alpine World Championships Åre

The overall urge to excel and lift the community Åre as event champions is a decisive factor for the Alpine town’s success in Alpine competitions. Åres Alpine events are about closeness between competitors, audience, the alpine village atmosphere and the surrounding mountains.

Culture & History Event Skiing Winter +1

A Hike to a Mountain Top in Sonfjället National Park

Seen from a distance the Sonfjället mountain has the silhouette of a volcano. Beautifully shaped and surrounded by lush greenery. Climb the mountain or hike around it and look for bears, since this area, The Sonfjället National Park of Sweden, has quite a few brown bears. Do not miss the summer grazing farm, shieling, by the […]

Autumn Culture & History Flora & Fauna Härjedalen Hiking Östra Härjedalen Södra Storsjöbygden Spring Summer Sveg Vinter Winter +9

The Provincial Anthem of Jämtland

When Östersund’s Football Club (ÖFK) met Galatasaray in the Europe League 2017 the beloved provincial anthem of Jämtland was performed. Just like always when Östersund Football Club plays a match. Local supporter Elisabeth Rolandsson, who works as a guard during the matches, felt it was a shame that large parts of the audience did not understand the […]

Autumn Culture & History Event Spring Summer Winter +3

Tour suggestion: Route E45 – Inlandsvägen – The Inland Road

The route E45 (European road no 45) actually starts in southern Europe, in Italy, and goes all the way up to Kautokeino on the northern border between Norway and Finland. On it´s way north the route leads through Adventure Sweden territory. Beginning in the commercial center Sveg, the southern gateway of Härjedalen, it leads up […]

Autumn Culture & History Flora & Fauna Härjedalen Nature & Geology Östersund Östra Härjedalen Södra Storsjöbygden Strömsund/Frostviken Summer Sveg +8