Östersund – Winter experiences in the city with mountain views
Jämtland Härjedalen’s largest city, Östersund, offers many winter activities just 15 minutes from Åre/Östersund Airport for those who want more than just skiing on a winter holiday in Sweden. The city is located right by Sweden’s fifth-largest lake, Storsjö. In winter, the lake freezes over, providing opportunities for ice skating, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing. […]
Adventurous family trips – By train from the coast to the Swedish mountains
Discover more of Sweden by rail together with the family. From Umeå on the Swedish northern east coast, the Bottnia Railway goes through the beautiful High Coast area, and in Sundsvall you change trains to the Mittbanan rail towards Storlien and perhaps even into Norway. From Sundsvall your first stopover should be Bräcke for Sweden’s […]
Roundtrip: The South and East of Jämtland Härjedalen – An adventure for the whole family
Are you longing for magnificent nature with impressive mountain peaks and mythical creatures? A journey to Jämtland Härjedalen offers exciting experiences, cultural walks, local stories, and adventures in forests and mountains for adventurous families. This travel description starts in Umeå, for example, for those arriving with Wasaline from Vaasa, but you can begin your adventure […]
Mountain bike trails by lake Storsjön and the Golden village
The biking season in Jämtland Härjedalen, an area as large as the Netherlands, differs depending on where you are staying. In Östersund you can dust off your road bike as early as March if the roads are dry. In the mountain areas the biking season starts in the middle of June or beginning of July […]
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 […]
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: Wildlife and Mountain Views
The region Jämtland Härjedalen in the Swedish Mountains is loved by tourists since centuries. This roundtrip of about 550 km takes you south from the provincial city Östersund, to see wildlife and breathtaking views of the mountains. We can promise your taste buds will have a trip of a lifetime as well. See the roundtrip […]
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 […]
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 […]