When you travel in the borderland mountains between Jämtland and Tröndelag you can sense a certain brotherhood that dates way back. One thing that affected both regions on the swedish and the norwegian side was the war campaign in 1718-1719, which lead to a disastrous retreat for the swedes in the middle of a blizzard.
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 […]
The festival Storsjöyran, or “Yran” for short, has a special place in the hearts of people in Jämtland Härjedalen. It even divides the year in two halves, “before and after Yran”.
Jamtli Regional Museum, is not just another museum that one visits, it’s rather something that has to be experienced. The outdoor museum comes alive every summer as actors and role-players re-create an interactive journey through yesteryear.
Adventure with added comfort Bear’s Den in Lofsdalen is a hideout for watching wildlife up close, especially the Scandinavian brown bear.
Åre in Sweden is not only Scandinavia’s main ski destination – it’s also a world class bike destination. Mattias Fredriksson has been living in Åre for the last 20 years and seen how the small northern village has evolved over time.
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. […]
Double or quadruple the fun on a bike; the bike allows you to explore so many more fells per day. The sensation is almost addictive; if you want to avoid becoming hooked on this – don’t try it!
With the myriad of fishing waters in Jämtland Härjedalen, there is little that separates good fishing waters to paradise found. But located between the lakes of Ockesjön and Storsjön, lies the fly fishing paradise of Kvissleströmmarna. The scenic nature of the stream Kvissleströmmen lies in the backdrop of the Oviksfjällen mountains, interspersed with pine and […]
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