Discover Geopark Indalsälven – a day trip from Östersund

Would you like to experience something unique during your stay in Jämtland? Then a day trip to Geopark Indalsälven is a perfect choice. With its dramatic landscape, fascinating geology, and historical sites, the area is ideal for nature lovers, families, and curious travelers. Here you’ll find tips on how to make the most of a […]

The favourite hikes of a true hiker – Jämtland Härjedalen Sweden

Favourite hikes of Andreas Edholm Sweden

“I was introduced early by my parents to be out in the mountains and nature, for which I am grateful. What I enjoy most is reaching the summits and enjoying the view – there’s something special about it. Hiking, for me, is a calming nature experience that recharges my batteries, and it’s a healthy way […]

Roundtrip: The Wilderness Road for Little Explorers

At the homestead farm in Strömsund, there is Jorm the Giant with a small house on his nose. Photo: Anne Adsten

The forests, the mountains and the lakes form a gigantic playground for little explorers – do our kids really need a Disneyland? A journey along the Wilderness Road in northern Jämtland Härjedalen is suitable for kids with adventurous families who want to follow in the footsteps of the Swedish fairy tale character Dunderklumpen, meet friendly […]

Adventurous family trips – By train from the coast to the Swedish mountains

Fjällvandring Snasahögarna Anne Adsten

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

Bad och bastu Uppvallens fäbod Lofsdalen

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 […]

Tour suggestion: Wildlife and Mountain Views

Muskox

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 […]

Roundtrip: VILDMARKSVÄGEN – the Wilderness Road of Sweden

Vildmarksvägen| Foto: Madeleine Aaraas

Strömsund is called a gateway to the wilderness and yet into a landscape clearly shaped through being part of Saepmie for centuries. Follow in my footsteps and fold westward to start your adventure into the area of Sweden, most dense with bears per square kilometres. Keep to the Vildmarksvägen road (the Wilderness Road) and make […]

An Epic hike in Vålådalen

You know when beauty is like a burning pain. Sometimes you feel that pain in your body and soul but realise there is nothing you can do about it. You just need to open your senses, immerse yourself in the beauty that surrounds us and enjoy it as long as it lasts. An autumn hike […]

Swedish Mountains – Helags Massif & glacier

Helags glacier south of the Arctic Circle

The holy mountain Helags is the highest peak among the Swedish mountains south of the Arctic Circle and offers a lot more than just hiking. Helags is home to: Sweden’s southernmost glacier, 600m long and 50m deep, adorable Arctic foxes and some of the most breath-taking views of the panoramic mountainside.  It’s an easy day […]