The Musk ox was once quite widespread in Scandinavia. More than 30,000 years ago, around the last ice age, they would have been a relatively common sight – wandering across the northern regions of Norway and Sweden alongside wooly rhinoceros and mammoths. The small group in Sweden thrive today much thanks to the care from the […]
Saepmie is both the Sami people and a land area in the northern part of the globe. The Swedish part of Saepmie is a rich cultural landscape among vast mountains, villages and towns from the Dalarna region in the south, including Jämtland Härjedalen and all the way up through to the swedish border in the […]
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!
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 […]
Many old log houses in Härjedalen have particularly beautiful vestibules. You can spot architectural influences from different building styles of the fine world. Make a tour based on the “barfreds” of Härjedalen and you will get an insight in yesterday´s ideals and how a vestibule could be used to make a statement.
Adventure with added comfort Bear’s Den in Lofsdalen is a hideout for watching wildlife up close, especially the Scandinavian brown bear.
Summer and mountain biking are just the perfect combination for guests visiting the mountains of Funäsfjällen, in the western part of Härjedalen, Sweden. The trails are many, well-marked and amble their way over undulating peaks as far as the eye can see. Regardless of experience level, there are trails to match any occasion and cyclist. […]
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.
The early morning sunrise reflects faintly off the window from the train. It’s a faint pink hue of the late winter sun in its attempt to stir life out from its winter slumber. I’ve spent the night on the train from the airport outside of Stockholm up to Åre to go skiing in Sweden, something […]
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