Winter

Skiing in Sweden – a Holiday in the Mountains

The early morning sunrise reflects faintly off the window from the train. It’s a faint pink hue of the late winter sun in its attempt to stir life out from its winter slumber. I’ve spent the night on the train from the airport outside of Stockholm up to Åre to go skiing in Sweden, something […]

Åre Funäsfjällen Lofsdalen Vemdalen Winter +2

On Four Feet in the Wilderness – Dog Sledding Sweden

There is little that compares to the magical experience of dog sledding Sweden and its intertwined relationship to its different elements. The connection to the dogs and the surrounding nature carries with a magic that is hard to describe. Physically the adventure piques all the senses as you mush your way over the snow clad […]

Åre Södra Årefjällen Spring Winter +1

Ski Resorts in Sweden – Jämtland Härjedalen

Jämtland Härjedalen proudly comprises many of the major ski resorts in Sweden and whether you’re looking for perfectly prepared slopes, mogul skiing or good off piste options you can find it here. The most well-known ski resorts in the area are Åre, Vemdalen, Funäsfjällen, Lofsdalen, Storlien and Bydalsfjällen. They offer everything from quiet family slopes […]

Åre Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Krokom Ljungdalsfjällen Lofsdalen Östersund Östra Härjedalen Skiing Södra Årefjällen Spring Vemdalen Winter +10

Ski Touring Sweden & the Sylarna Mountain Range

In the middle of the wilderness, far out into the nature, lies one of Jämtland Härjedalens most attractive, exotic, wild and exciting wilderness areas, the Sylarna mountain range – an impressive place for ski touring in Sweden. Rising way above its neighbouring peaks, like the guard tower of a majestic castle, the peak Storsylen (“Big […]

Åre Skiing Winter

Outdoor Ice Skating

One of the best early winter experiences is heading to the nearest lake for outdoor ice skating – experiencing the smooth glide of skating along on a frozen lake in the middle of the wilderness is an adventure out of the ordinary. Ånnsjön in Jämtland Härjedalen is a popular place for locals to head to […]

Åre Autumn Winter

The Art of Swedish Fika

Ever heard of Swedish fika? If you are lucky you might even have been introduced to this typical Swedish tradition. Directly translated from Swedish to English, fika simply means “to have coffee”. But ask any Swede, and they will tell you it is so much more than that – Swedish fika is a moment to […]

Autumn Culture & History Gastronomy Spring Summer Winter +3

Swedish Christmas at Jamtli

Experience traditional Swedish Christmas in the historical setting of Jamtli´s open air museum in Östersund. Homemade delicacies and genuine handicraft makes Jamtli Christmas Market the perfect place to find Christmas gifts both for yourself and for someone you like. Jamtli Christmas Market gives the feel of a traditional market place – and it’s not a […]

Culture & History Event Östersund Winter +1

Swedish Sauna, Spa & Hot Tubs

Following a testing day on the slopes or doing any other strenuous winter activity, treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment. Let your muscles relax in a swedish sauna, try swedish massage or find new energy in a steaming hot tub with the magic nature of Jämtland Härjedalen as backdrop.

Åre Autumn Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Krokom Östersund Spring Summer Vemdalen Winter +7