Härjedalen

Midsummer in Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen

The region Jämtland Härjedalen is no exception when it comes to the tradition of celebrating Swedish Midsummer. In just about every village, there are events around the magic Maypole, for socializing, singing, and dancing to celebrate summer. Jamtli in Östersund is the most popular place in Jämtland Härjedalen for celebrating Midsummer, both for locals and […]

Åre Bräcke Culture & History Event Funäsfjällen Gastronomy Härjedalen Krokom Lofsdalen Östersund Ragundadalen Södra Storsjöbygden Strömsund/Frostviken Vemdalen +11

Virtual Tour – Funäsfjällen Mountain Resort in Sweden

Enjoy a virtual tour in the Swedish mountain resort Funäsfjällen, in the western part of Härjedalen, Sweden. Funäsfjällen has majestic mountains with 60 peaks measuring higher than 1,000 metres above sea level, ideal for activities all year-round. Hiking, biking, fishing, musk ox visits, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing as well as cultural attractions and events for […]

Autumn Culture & History Funäsfjällen Gastronomy Härjedalen Spring Summer Trøndelag, Norway Winter +6

Tour suggestion: Roundtrip in Sweden – Mountain resorts of southern Jämtland Härjedalen

Make the most of your journey in the Swedish Mountains by exploring the sights, activities, and accommodations available in Southern Härjedalen Jämtland. This scenic region is a tourist’s dream. If you’re driving from the south, you will have several options going north. Along the coast and then turning west or one of the routes leading […]

Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Ljungdalsfjällen Summer Vemdalen +2

Five Winter Experiences to make you “Ski like a Swede”

Ever wondered why swedes seem to be born on skis? And what do they do besides skiing with all that snow? How about getting it all solved once and for all. Get your gear ready, or hire the latest on site. Go north for an epic winter journey and witness your own greatness at the […]

Åre Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Lofsdalen Östersund Skiing Södra Årefjällen Vemdalen Winter +6

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 […]

Autumn Culture & History Härjedalen Lofsdalen Spring Winter +3

Ski Touring in a Prepared Piste

Two decades ago, no one would have imagined an urge to go up in a perfectly prepared piste with skins. Randonné / Ski Touring was only something for hills without ski lifts. Today it is becoming increasingly popular in Sweden to go uphill within bounds. More and more discover Ski Touring as a sport and […]

Åre Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Östersund Skiing Södra Årefjällen Winter +4

Camping in Sweden – close to nature

All camping sites in Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden, are close to nature. The camping site in Hoting has a sand beach with a tower from the jetty for plunging into the lake. There is an accessible hiking path and you can go fishing. By the camping there is an exhibit showing the prehistory of the area […]

Autumn Bräcke Culture & History Fishing Härjedalen Spring Summer Trøndelag, Norway +5

Christmas buffet Swedish style

To a visitor it may seem like any other buffet or Smorgasbord with loads of different kinds of foods, but the Julbord (Christmas buffet) is sacred to many Swedes. Of course there are differences between the south of Sweden and the north as well as there are themed Cristmas buffets, like the one served by […]

Culture & History Gastronomy Härjedalen Saepmie Sami Winter +3

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 […]

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