Spring

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 Lofsdalen Östersund Spring Winter +5

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

Tour Suggestion: The panoramic route from Åre 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 […]

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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

Paddling Swedish lake Storsjön – with a mountain view

The brave autumn sun reflecting in the water of lake Storsjön makes us squint. Paddling around an island like Norderön can be treacherours since it is always so exciting to see what´s behind the next headland. We are paddling out on lake Storsjön towards the sun. The fog comes and goes while the silhouettes of […]

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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

Horseback Riding on a Ranch in the Swedish Mountains

Trumvallen is an old summer farm, a shieling, just a few kilometers from the Vemdalen Ski Area. The summer farm is a group of sun kissed log houses in different shades of grey with the beautiful backdrop of the Härjedalen mountains and pine forests. One of the houses holds a ranch where you can go […]

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