Here, in the borderlands toward Norway, wild nature unites with royal glamour, world-class gastronomy, and one of Sweden’s finest interconnected hiking systems.
Summer in western Jämtland
For those who want to experience the mountains on foot, the area around the classic STF mountain stations and cabins is a Swedish hiking icon. Here, you can hike along well-marked trails that connect magnificent mountain massifs, offering accommodation in the heart of the wilderness. Whether you are aiming for a multi-day trek between cabins or using a station as a base for day trips, you are always surrounded by alpine tundra, rushing streams, and the absolute silence that only vast expanses can offer. It is a place where hiking becomes a journey through time in a landscape shaped over millennia.
In the heart of the region lies Storlien, a historic hub currently experiencing a new golden age. Here, you can stay in style at the newly renovated mountain hotel, walk the historic Blomsterstigen (The Flower Path), or hike to the beautiful Brudslöjan (The Bridal Veil) waterfall. The village, a long-time favorite of the Swedish King, offers a charming mix of cross-border shopping and personal experiences. For food lovers, a visit to Flammans Skafferi is a must; here, unique gastronomy is created from scratch using ingredients directly from the nearby forests and farms in Jämtland and Trøndelag. Storlien is simply the perfect base for those who want to experience magnificent mountains.
See and do in Western Jämtland:
- Cross-border hiking in magnificent mountain scenery.
- Cycling trails around Storlien.
- Fishing in mountain waters.
- The waterfalls Handölsforsen with Sweden’s longest suspension bridge, and Brudslöjan on the Norwegian border.
- Hanriis House with historical exhibitions about the Carolinian Death March (1718–1719) and local soapstone quarrying, including a shop and cafe.
- Culinary experiences.
- Border shopping. More sweets than you can dream of!
Day trips from Western Jämtland:
Åre with the waterfalls Ristafallet and Tännforsen, Åre Candle Factory, Åre Chocolate Factory and Åre Glassworks, delicacies from Fäviken Lanthandel, hiking, cycling, shopping, and award-winning restaurants.
Östersund – The regional center with Jamtli (three museums in one), military history at Teknikland, the artist home Sommarhagen, lookout towers, Frösö church, Sweden’s northernmost runestone, Storsjöbadet water park, major events, and a wide range of shops. The city has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2010, featuring fantastic food artisans, cafés, and restaurants.
Trøndelag, Norway with Hegra Fortress from World War II, the mighty Nidaros Cathedral, music history at Rockheim, boat trips to Munkholmen, shopping, and fresh seafood delicacies. Read more at Visit Trondheim.
How to get to Storlien and Storulvån – Western Jämtland
Car:5 hours by car from Östersund.
Bus:Daily bus connections from Östersund.
Train:Daily train connections to Storlien and Enafors. In some cases, bus transfer from Duved to Storulvån Mountain Station (booked via STF).
Flight:Fly to Åre Östersund Airport or Trondheim Vaerens Airport and continue by bus or train. Alternatively, rental car from the respective airport.