Best Attractions Near Vackermyren (Jämtland)
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Store4.4★2,362 reviews
Jamtli
Jamtli in Östersund is a multifaceted museum complex blending Jämtland's cultural history, Nationalmuseum art exhibitions, and a living history open-air site. Explore Viking artifacts like the ancient Överhogdal tapestries, immersive historical reenactments in Jamtli Historieland, and contemporary design displays. With a café, shop, and accessibility features, it offers engaging experiences for all ages across indoor galleries and outdoor settings.
Price level $Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.5★1,854 reviews
Döda fallet
Döda fallet is a dramatic, torrlagd riverbed and nature reserve near Bispgården in Jämtland, born of the catastrophic 1796 draining of Ragundasjön when a man-made canal suddenly emptied the lake and silenced the great Storforsen rapids. Today the site shows raw, sculpted rock, exposed sediments and steep, unstable cliffs; interpretive trails, viewing platforms and a small visitor area explain the geo-history, human drama and long legal aftermath that reshaped the landscape.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.3★1,869 reviews
Badhusparken
Badhusparken sits on the Storsjön shoreline at the edge of central Östersund, a year-round waterfront green space where a sunbathing lawn, a playground and a small café share views across the water. In summer it’s a lively urban beach for swimming and picnics; in winter the lakeside becomes a place for skating and lakeside rituals. The park’s paths, public art and proximity to Frösön make it a relaxed stop for families, walkers and photographers.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–3 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.3★847 reviews
Thailändska paviljongen
Nestled in the birch forests of Jämtland, Thailändska Paviljongen stands as Sweden's only royal Thai pavilion outside Thailand. Built in 1998 to honor King Chulalongkorn's 1897 visit, this exquisite white-and-gold structure overlooks a serene lotus pond and lush gardens. Explore teak architecture, cultural exhibits, and seasonal events amid this unexpected cultural fusion in rural Ragundadalen. Free entry in 2025, open May to August.
Daily 10:00–20:00Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.3★723 reviews
Multi Challenge
Multi Challenge is a sprawling 5500 m² adventure hub in Östersund, blending high-energy activities like Boda Borg quests, go-kart racing, laser tag, bowling, and mini-golf with a cozy hostel and on-site restaurant. Perfect for families, groups, and thrill-seekers seeking non-stop fun under one roof in this Swedish lakeside city.
Price level $Time to spend 2–6 hrs
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Shopping mall3.9★737 reviews
Kärnan Östersund
Kärnan is a compact, three-level shopping galleria in central Östersund offering a mix of national chains and local boutiques, cafés and service shops clustered around two street entrances on Kyrkgatan and Prästgatan. The interior is bright and practical, with escalators and an elevator connecting floors, making it a convenient stop for errands, a quick coffee or browsing fashion, books and homeware in a calm downtown setting.
Price level $Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
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Zoo3.8★747 reviews
Junsele Zoo
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Junsele near Höga Kusten, Junsele Zoo offers a captivating family adventure with Nordic wildlife like wolves, lynx, elk, and bears alongside exotic lemurs, llamas, and tigers. Interactive experiences include goat petting, circus shows, predator feedings, and educational zoo school sessions. Daily summer activities blend entertainment and conservation awareness in a welcoming park setting with on-site restaurant and camping.
Daily 10:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 2–4.5 hrs
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Museum4.5★498 reviews
Teknikland
Teknikland is a captivating technology, aviation, and military museum located at Optands Flygfält near Östersund, Sweden. Housed in a historic Cold War airfield, it showcases aircraft like the Viggen fighter jet, military vehicles, and interactive exhibits blending history with hands-on fun. Seasonal summer openings feature family activities, a restaurant, and guided explorations of engineering marvels amid Jämtland's scenic landscapes. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts and curious families seeking an engaging dive into Sweden's technical heritage.
Daily 10:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.5★491 reviews
Moose Garden
Perched above Lake Storsjön in Orrviken, Moose Garden offers an extraordinary encounter with tame moose through guided tours. Interact closely with calves, cows, and bulls, pet them, and snap photos in their natural-like setting. Enjoy a café with Swedish treats, a shop selling unique moose products, and cozy accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views. Perfect for wildlife lovers seeking an authentic Swedish forest experience.
Tue–Sat 10:30–15:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Event venue4.1★494 reviews
Folkets Hus i Östersund
Folkets Hus i Östersund is a dynamic event venue on the outskirts of town, hosting concerts, dances, theater performances, and community gatherings. With a café, restaurant serving daily lunch and event menus, and spaces for conferences, it serves as a lively hub for culture, food, and social events in Jämtland. Modern facilities blend with a welcoming atmosphere, drawing locals and visitors for everything from rock festivals to traditional Swedish julbord dinners.
Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum (Rock Art Museum)
Perched beside a wide river gorge near Näsåker, Nämforsens Hällristningsmuseum interprets one of Sweden’s richest clusters of Bronze Age and Neolithic rock carvings and archaeological finds. The small museum frames the carved panels, excavation finds and local stories in simple galleries and an atmospheric site landscape where petroglyphs, river-sculpted bedrock and changing light create a quietly elemental experience for half‑day visitors.
Thu 10:30–17:15Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Frösötornet
Perched on Frösöberget above Östersund, Frösötornet combines a cosy summer café with an accessible observation tower offering sweeping views over Storsjön and the Jämtland mountains. Famous for generous homemade pastries and inclusive dietary options, the site is a relaxed spot for fika, photography and slow afternoons during the lighter months.
Daily 11:00–16:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Borgvattnet Prästgård & Vandrarhem
In the remote village of Borgvattnet, Jämtland, stands the 1876 Prästgård, Sweden's most notorious haunted house, now operating as a daring bed & breakfast alongside a 1920s vandrarhem. Ghostly tales of footsteps, apparitions, and rocking chairs draw thrill-seekers to this atmospheric rectory, where overnight stays earn bravery certificates amid a serene rural backdrop.
Price level $Time to spend 1–24 hrs
Åre Östersund Airport
Åre Östersund Airport (OSD), on the island of Frösön, is Jämtland’s regional air gateway serving Östersund, Åre and surrounding mountain resorts. Opened for civil traffic in 1958, the compact terminal handles domestic scheduled services, seasonal international charters and a steady flow of winter-sports traffic; facilities emphasise practical travel needs—check-in, car hire, taxis and shuttle services—rather than leisure amenities.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Hoverbergs cave
Hoverbergsgrottan, set at the base of the forested Hoverberget near Svenstavik, is Scandinavia’s largest rock cave—a dramatic fissure cutting deep into ancient bedrock where stairways and narrow passages reveal layered geology, cool echoing chambers and a quiet, slightly mysterious atmosphere. The site combines easy viewpoint access, a short steep woodland approach and a compact cave system that rewards curious visitors with close-up rock textures, mossy ledges and a sense of geological time.
Daily 10:00–20:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Boda Borg
Boda Borg Östersund offers an immersive real-life questing experience within Sweden's largest entertainment center, Multi Challenge. Teams of 3-5 tackle up to 20 themed Quests blending physical challenges, puzzles, and adventures in a fast-paced gaming atmosphere. Entry grants access to all Quests for 2 or 5 hours, perfect for families, friends, groups, and corporate teams seeking memorable, active fun. Advance booking recommended to secure spots amid varying hours from 10am daily.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–5 hrs
Number One
Number One (N1) sits on Stortorget in central Östersund, a bright multi-use spot that blends a daytime coworking café with casual bistro service and a relaxed local vibe. Expect simple Scandinavian plates, sandwiches and pastries alongside coffee, wine and light lunches; large windows and communal tables make it popular for remote work, informal meetings and leisurely mid-day breaks. The atmosphere is informal, sunlit and approachable.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
MusOlles museum
Mus‑Olles Museum, on the old Sjövik farm near Nälden/Ytterån, is a century‑old cabinet of curiosities created by Per‑Olof “Mus‑Olle” Nilsson. Housed in a cluster of farm buildings with an adjoining heritage centre and café, the museum presents a bewildering private collection of everyday objects, packaging, tools and ephemera gathered from across Jämtland since the early 20th century. It’s hands‑on, quirky and distinctly local.
Price level $Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Österängsparken
Österängsparken is a leafy urban park in the Söder district of Östersund that forms part of the city’s historic green belt; it offers winding paths, sculptural elements, lawns for picnics and panoramic windows toward the lake and distant mountains. Close to the cathedral and the railway hub, the park is a quiet urban oasis used for informal recreation, seasonal displays of flowers and local outdoor gatherings.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Ställplats Arvesund
A sheltered lakeside motorhome ställplats on a low wooded peninsula beside Storsjön near Mattmar, Ställplats Arvesund offers pitches with electricity, simple services and direct access to water and shoreline views toward the Oviksfjällen and Åreskutan peaks. Run by the local museum association, the site operates year-round with seasonal on-site facilities such as a small café and museum during summer months.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–48 hrs
Frösö Runestone
Frösö Runestone (Frösöstenen) is a lone Viking-Age runestone on Frösön, Jämtland — the northernmost raised runestone in Scandinavia and a rare contemporary record of Christianisation in the region. Carved around 1030–1050, its inscription names the man who raised the stone, the builders of a bridge and proclaims the Christianising of Jamtaland, making it a unique archaeological and cultural landmark in Östersund's lakeside landscape.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr
Glösa älgriket
Glösa Älgriket is a 1 km-long open-air museum in rural Jämtland, Sweden, showcasing 6,000-year-old rock carvings, reconstructed Stone Age huts, Sami dwellings, and ancient hunting pit exhibits. Nestled amid forests and streams near Alsen, it offers a tangible connection to prehistoric life through petroglyphs depicting elk, boats, and rituals, complemented by interpretive displays and seasonal guided tours.
Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Östersund Gocart
Outdoor karting at Lungre Motorstadion on the outskirts of Östersund, Östersund Gokart is a seasonal go‑kart track operated by local karting clubs and hire outfits. The circuit offers open‑air racing with a mix of flowing bends and short straights, group hire and drop‑in sessions, plus occasional club events and training for juniors and beginners. Expect a lively, motorsport atmosphere set against pine‑fringed Swedish countryside.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Locknekratern Meteoritcenter
Discover the cosmic drama of a 458-million-year-old meteorite impact at Locknekratern Meteoritcenter, a captivating natural history museum in rural Jämtland. Explore interactive exhibits on geology, minerals, and the formation of Lockne Lake crater through immersive films, displays, and a mineral collection. Seasonal café offers refreshments amid the serene countryside setting near Tandsbyn.
Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 1–2 hrs
Lövbergaparken
Lövbergaparken is a neighbourhood green space and family-friendly park in northeastern Östersund centred on Konditorivägen. A mix of playground equipment, grassy slopes, picnic and a small grill area gives the park a relaxed local character; seasonal birches and maples provide shade in summer and a pale skeleton of branches in winter. The site is municipal, largely accessible and used for quiet relaxation, play and short outdoor gatherings.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Nordic Husky Farm
Nestled in the remote Vattudalen valley near Strömsund, Nordic Husky Farm offers immersive husky adventures amid Sweden's wild highlands and ancient forests. Home to over 35 Siberian huskies, the farm provides dog sledding tours, wilderness hikes, herbal workshops, and nature retreats year-round, with home-cooked organic meals emphasizing sustainable living and deep connection to the northern landscape.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–48 hrs
Blue gates
Nestled on the outskirts of Östersund in central Sweden, Blue Gates National Park offers a serene escape into pristine wilderness. Known for its hiking trails, lush forests, and tranquil landscapes, this haven invites nature enthusiasts to explore diverse ecosystems, spot wildlife, and immerse in the raw beauty of Jamtland's outdoors. Ideal for day hikes or peaceful retreats amid Sweden's natural splendor.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–4 hrs
Rengsfallet, Valsjöbyn
Rengsfallet is a powerful 70-meter-wide waterfall with a 12-meter drop in Valsjöbyn, Sweden, where water has thundered for about 9,000 years. Nestled at the geological transition between hard western rock and softer eastern terrain, it showcases striking amphibolite formations. This natural wonder offers stunning views, misty spray, and a serene yet dramatic setting ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility amid raw power.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Wikners i Persåsen
Nestled in the serene Persåsen valley near Oviken, Wikners i Persåsen is a captivating blend of woodworking artistry, cozy accommodations, and rustic hospitality. Since 1969, the Wikner family has crafted exquisite wooden furniture and handicrafts from local Jämtland timber, filling their cottages, hotel rooms, and exhibition spaces with hand-carved details like whimsical roosters and intricate light fittings. Explore galleries showcasing Leif Wikner's renowned woodblocks and eggs alongside other artists' works, browse the gift shop for unique interior pieces, and savor seasonal meals at the on-site restaurant featuring house-baked sourdough, crisp knäckebröd, and Jämtland tunnbröd. Affiliated with STF (Swedish Tourist Association), it offers discounted stays for members in a tranquil setting close to mountains, lakes, and hiking trails—perfect for a peaceful retreat amid Sweden's natural beauty.
Price level $Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Andersöns naturreservat
Andersöns naturreservat is a green, shoreline‑fringed island reserve in Storsjön near Östersund, prized for long sandy beaches, winding forest trails, ancient Scots pines and shallow bays for swimming and birdwatching. The protected area preserves archaeological traces from the Stone and Iron Ages, fossil‑rich bedrock at the waterline and several accessible picnic and grill spots that make it a year‑round outdoor escape.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–5 hrs
Jet Sleddogs Husky Adventure and B & B
A family-run husky kennel and small bed-and-breakfast in Jämtland Lapland where guests meet energetic Alaskan huskies, learn mushing skills and take guided sled or cart trips through forest and open snowfields; accommodation is cosy and rustic, and experiences range from short family-friendly rides to full-day safaris and kennel visits.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–16 hrs
Furuparken
Furuparken is a historic dance palace and versatile venue in Östersund, Sweden, set amid scenic countryside overlooking Lake Storsjön. This anrika danspalats offers spacious halls for events, dancing, and gatherings, complemented by a nearby campsite with pitches enjoying panoramic views. Just 6 km from the city, it blends cultural heritage with outdoor recreation, ideal for locals and visitors seeking authentic Jämtland experiences in a relaxed, natural setting.
Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Spikbodarna Parkering
Spikbodarna Parkering serves as the primary gateway to Östersund's premier outdoor recreation area, offering a spacious gravel lot at Spikbodarna 113. This free parking hub provides easy access to an extensive network of groomed cross-country ski trails, running paths, and walking routes through scenic forests and open landscapes, ideal for active visitors exploring Jämtland's natural beauty.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Revsunds Brewery & Distillery
A craft brewpub and distillery set in rural Revsund near Gällö, Revsunds Brewery & Distillery pairs small-batch beers and house spirits with a cozy tasting room, weekend-focused opening hours and a welcoming countryside character. The site includes rustic indoor seating and outdoor spaces, simple cabin accommodation and a farmstead feeling that blends local ingredients with hands-on brewing and distilling traditions.
Fri–Sat 16:00–22:00 · Sun 14:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Tysjöarna norra
Tysjöarna Norra is the northern section of the Tysjöarna nature reserve just west of Östersund, a tranquil wetlands complex of shallow lakes, reedbeds and spring-fed marshes known for rich birdlife, boardwalks, viewpoints and low, open bleke landscape that changes dramatically with the seasons. The reserve offers accessible hides, marked trails and a quiet, restorative nature escape for birdwatchers, photographers and anyone seeking wide skies and wetland panoramas.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–4 hrs
Bynäsets leisure area
Bynäsets leisure area is a lakeside recreation spot on the western shore of Östersund offering sandy beaches, grassy picnic lawns, short hiking trails and boardwalks through pines and birch. Popular for swimming in summer, calm shoreline strolls, birdwatching and family days out, the site mixes gentle coastal scenery with accessible paths and informal facilities set against views across the water.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Frösö Skidlek
Frösö Skidlek is a family-friendly beginner ski area on Frösön, set beside the Lövsta cross-country tracks and designed for children and novice skiers to practise turns, balance and basic technique in a sheltered, gently sloping terrain. The site combines short runs, a learning hill, lighting for evening practice and nearby picnic and grilling spots, making it a relaxed introduction to winter sport close to Östersund.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Mjälleborgen
Mjälleborgen is an ancient hillfort on Öneberget at Frösön, one of Sweden’s northernmost fornborgar; a vast earth-and-stone terrace with traces of timber palisades and longhouses that mark the island’s role as a regional power centre from the Roman Iron Age through the early medieval period.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Bydalsfjällen
Bydalsfjällen (commonly called Bydalen) is an alpine ski area in Jämtland, Sweden, set around the village of Hovdebron/Hallen. The compact mountain offers roughly 40 marked pistes served by about 17 lifts, wide open vistas across Drommen and surrounding lakes, and a rhythm of winter activity balanced by quiet fjäll character. It suits families, skiers of differing abilities and visitors seeking a less crowded alternative to larger Swedish resorts.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Torvalla Forest Reserve
A compact old-growth pocket of spruce and Scots pine just outside Östersund, Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature Reserve preserves ancient woodland, coarse woody debris and a small rich fen that together support rare fungi and specialist birds. Quiet, intimate and easy to explore, the reserve offers short walking on soft forest floor beneath towering trunks and pockets of marshland threaded with moss and orchid species.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Tysjöarna
Tysjöarna Nature Reserve, just outside Östersund, Sweden, is one of the world's largest marl lake areas. Spanning 4.5 km², it features two limestone-rich lakes connected by a 7 km trail, birdwatching towers, rare orchids, calcareous springs, and vibrant migratory bird populations from cranes in April to waders in summer. Wheelchair-accessible paths, rich fens, and strict nature protection make it ideal for serene hikes and wildlife observation.
Time to spend 1–3.5 hrs
Vackermyren
Vackermyren is a compact, calcified wetland reserve near Hammerdal in Jämtland, Sweden, made up of four distinct calcareous mires surrounded by nutrient-rich spruce forest. Renowned locally for its spring and summer display of orchids and other lime-loving plants, the site offers boardwalks and short trails that take you close to fragile bog habitats and sparkling pools, making it a quiet, photogenic stop for nature lovers and botanists.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Gruvan i Edsele
Gruvan i Edsele, Västernorrlands largest abandoned quartz and feldspar mine, operated from 1965 to 1983. Now filled with striking turquoise water, it offers a haunting industrial relic amid northern Sweden's forests, perfect for quiet exploration and photography. Accessed via a narrow gravel road northwest of Edsele village.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Jamtli Brygga
Jamtli Brygga is the waterside gateway to Jamtli’s cultural complex in Östersund, a tranquil park setting beside Lake Storsjön that links the museum’s open-air historical environments with the indoor galleries and café. Framed by birch and pine and offering sweeping lake views, the brygga (pier) is a relaxed spot for photography, seasonal events and watching local life unfold on the water.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr
Frösö cave
Nestled on Frösön Island in Sweden's Jämtland region, Frösö Cave is a captivating natural formation accessible year-round. This geological marvel invites explorers to venture into its cool, shadowy depths amid the serene landscapes of Lake Storsjön. Surrounded by forests and trails, it offers a quiet retreat into ancient rock, evoking the wild spirit of northern Scandinavia. Free entry makes it an effortless highlight for hikers and nature enthusiasts passing through Östersund.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Rann Ridge Nature Reserve
Nestled on the outskirts of Östersund in Sweden's Jämtland region, Rann Ridge Nature Reserve spans rolling ridges, diverse forests, and open moorlands, offering hikers panoramic views, rich wildlife, and serene trails through a protected landscape of exceptional natural beauty. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility amid Sweden's subarctic wilderness.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1–3.5 hrs
Ansätten
Ansätten, a historic village nestled at the foot of the flower mountain in Jämtland, Sweden, blends rich Sami heritage with lush alpine flora. Part of the Oldflån-Ansättens nature reserve, it features over 250 vascular plant species, traditional mountain farms from the 1700s, and scenic trails like the 16 km Ansättenåleden. Ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility amid wildflowers and cultural history in Föllinge parish.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Wildlife Experience Sweden
A small, low‑impact wildlife hide and observation site near Hammarstrand offering close encounters with Scandinavia’s large mammals and birds in a calm, natural setting. The site centres on hides and viewing platforms beside a pond and feeding area where moose, foxes, wolverines, eagles and, seasonally, bears may be observed. Open long hours, the experience emphasises quiet observation, photography and learning about northern forest ecosystems.
Daily 8:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Gärde Hällristningar
Ancient Bronze Age and Stone Age rock carvings set on a riverside bedrock at Gärdeforsen near Offerdal, featuring large elk (moose) figures—including one carved at life size—hunting-scenes and foot motifs carved into the exposed rock; the site is outdoors, freely accessible year-round and interpreted as an important prehistoric ritual and hunting landscape.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Fotspår efter Storsjöodjuret
At the old ferry landing on Rödön in Krokom, discover massive footprints and traces leading from the shore into the forest toward Tibrandsholm, marking a prime spotting site for Sweden's legendary lake monster, Storsjöodjuret. An information board details eyewitness accounts and the creature's lore from this very spot on Storsjön's edge. Perfect for folklore enthusiasts seeking mythical encounters amid Jämtland's serene waterscape.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
LUX Art & Culture
Nestled in the inner courtyard of Norra Station in central Östersund, LUX Art & Culture serves as a dynamic gallery and meeting place run by Jämtlands Läns Konstförening. This raw, industrial space showcases contemporary art, photography, film, crafts, and design from both established and emerging talents, offering free admission and unexpected cultural encounters in a vibrant urban setting.
Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Gärdessjön, Jämtland
Gärdessjön is a quiet, mid-sized lake near Offerdal in Jämtland, Sweden, framed by forested shores, shallow sandy beaches and rocky outcrops. With clear water that supports perch, pike and trout, the lake suits swimmers, anglers and photographers seeking wide skies and mountain glimpses. Year-round it reads as a place for slow outdoor pursuits: swimming and picnics in summer, ice-skating and snowbound stillness in winter.
Time to spend 0.5–4 hrs
Karring backen
Perched on Frösön island overlooking Östersund and Storsjön lake, Gustavsbergsbacken is a cherished ski slope established in 1937. Featuring a T-bar lift, thrilling downhill runs, and panoramic city views, it serves skiers, snowboarders, and families during snowy winters. Summer brings downhill mountain biking on six trails from blue to black difficulty. Affordable lift passes and nearby facilities like a café and restrooms enhance the accessible alpine experience just minutes from town.
Price level $Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Fillstabäckens Naturreservat
Nestled on Frösön island near Östersund, Fillstabäckens Naturreservat protects Sweden's largest and most impressive kalktuff formation, a unique limestone dome built over millennia by mineral-rich spring water. This 15-hectare Natura 2000 site features lush rich fens teeming with rare orchids, ancient forest, and a serene stream with pale, chalky bed. A short 3km trail reveals the dome's 30m-long, 25m-wide structure amid diverse flora like majviva and flugblomster. Established in 1982, it preserves geological wonders and biodiversity with strict no-fire, no-camping rules. Ideal for quiet nature walks showcasing Jämtland's hidden gems.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Malmo Aviation Lounge
A compact, pay-per-use airport lounge tucked into Åre/Östersund Airport’s landside concourse, the Malmo Aviation Lounge offers travellers a quieter, armchair-filled refuge before domestic and seasonal flights. Expect simple refreshments, Wi‑Fi, charging points and a small kitchenette in a relaxed, neutral interior tailored to short stays and transits.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Fjåsen och Fjällan
A small, homey café and farm-shop set in Torvalla by, Fjåsen och Fjällan serves homemade pastries, coffee and locally produced pantry goods in a rustic, village setting just outside Östersund. Expect slow-paced charm, wooden interiors, seasonal baked treats and a tiny retail corner selling local produce and crafts — an inviting stop for a relaxed fika or a short rural detour.
Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Odenparken
Odenparken is a green, layered public park in Östersund that sits along Stuguvägen and borders the campus area and Odenslund neighbourhood. Laid out in phases from the late 1920s, it combines wide lawns, birch-lined promenades and planted beds with a pergola, benches and a peaceful meadow-like atmosphere that makes it a local green link between residential areas and the university campus.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Finnfors
Finnfors (often called Storfinnforsen locally) is a northern Swedish river gorge and heritage attraction near Ramsele, dominated by the Faxälven’s rocky channel, moss‑slick boulders and a compact cluster of cultural traces that speak to timber‑rafting and rural riverside life. The site pairs dramatic watercarved geology with quiet forest edges and simple visitor infrastructure, making it a sensory stop for nature lovers and photographers in Västernorrland.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Önekullens Utsiktsplats
A compact, windswept viewpoint on Frösön offering wide panoramas across Storsjön, Östersund and the Jämtland fells; a low-key nature stop with simple paths, benches and open sky that rewards a short visit with memorable vistas and quiet moments in northern Sweden.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Högåns fiskeplats, Dalåsen
Högåns fiskeplats in Dalåsen is a riverside fishing area set in the boreal wilderness near Svenstavik, offering multiple maintained fishing points, wooden landings, simple shelters and a riverside atmosphere ideal for trout and grayling anglers. Easily reached from local gravel roads, the site blends accessible fishing infrastructure with wild upland scenery and quiet picnic and grilling spots for day visits.
Time to spend 1–6 hrs
Kyrkparken
Kyrkparken is the compact city park that wraps the Old Church in central Östersund, a quiet green pocket of mature trees, lawn and paths tucked between historic buildings along Kyrkgatan. Noted for its tree signage and proximity to Gamla kyrkan, the park offers a calm place for reflection, informal picnics and short urban nature walks year-round in a distinctly northern Swedish setting.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
tibrandshögen
Tibrandshögen is the low earthen mound and archaeological site on Rödön that marks the vanished medieval stronghold Tibrandsholm and a landscape layered with Bronze Age, Iron Age and Viking Age remains. The site is a compact, grassy hump surrounded by pasture and scattered stones; its story mixes tangible earthworks with local saga — the name recalls the harsh Danish bailiff Tibrand and a dramatic medieval episode in Jämtland history.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Billstaån fisketrappa
Billstaån Fisketrappa in Hackås is an innovative fish passage system restoring natural migration routes for brown trout and grayling along the 4km river connecting Storsjön and Näkten lakes. Featuring three bypass channels lined with rounded stones and one dam removal, this Jämtkraft project overcomes over a century of barriers from mills and hydropower, enabling upstream and downstream fish movement in this scenic Jämtland waterway.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Talldungen
Talldungen is a small gastro‑hotel and restaurant set amid the grassy slopes of Brösarp on Sweden’s Österlen, known for rustic, ingredient‑led cooking, an on‑site microbakery and intimate rooms. Housed in a converted country property, it combines simple, vintage‑tinged interiors with views over the surrounding backar (hills), making it a relaxed base for food lovers and walkers exploring the nearby meadows and coastal paths.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–24 hrs
Tullparken
Tullparken, nestled in central Östersund, offers a serene green oasis amid the city's bustle. Originally developed as Tullhusparken near the train station, this historic park provides tranquil paths for strolls, picnic spots under shady trees, and a peaceful retreat to enjoy Sweden's crisp northern air and seasonal beauty. Ideal for unwinding with nature's calm in Jämtland's heart.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Snötippen
Snötippen is Östersund’s municipal snow dump — a large, practical mound of compacted winter that accumulates through the season when city ploughs and residents’ snow are hauled away. Raw and utilitarian rather than scenic, it’s a surprising part of northern winter infrastructure: high ridges of packed snow, occasional meltwater channels, and a working landscape that tells the story of a snowbound town’s logistics and seasonal rhythms.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Outdoor hubben
Outdoor hubben at Sjötorget in Östersund is a waterfront outdoor-activity hub and meeting point that brings together gear displays, seasonal activity programming and community events beside the Storsjön shoreline. It acts as a compact urban gateway to local summer and winter pursuits, with striking views across the water and easy access to nearby green spaces and trails.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Tallbacksparken
Tallbacksparken is a neighborhood green space in Östersund offering playgrounds, grassy slopes and a sheltered feel amid residential streets. Favoured by families for its climbing structures and a sunken trampoline area, the park blends informal play zones with shady trees and benches—an easy, no-fuss spot for short visits, picnics and letting children burn off energy close to home.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Badbrygga Södra Minnesgärde
A sheltered lakeside bathing spot on the southern edge of Minnesgärde in Östersund, Badbrygga Södra Minnesgärde features a long bathing pier, shallow gravel and stone shoreline, grassy picnic areas and accessibility features for people with reduced mobility. Popular for calm swims, summer sunbathing and informal beach volleyball nearby, it’s a low-key local spot on the shores of Storsjön.
Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
In i Norden - Hundspannsäventyr & outdoor-upplevelser I Strömsund
In i Norden offers thrilling dog sledding adventures with Siberian Huskies and authentic outdoor experiences in the pristine wilderness near Strömsund, Sweden. Founded by Nicole Fhors, this small family-run operation provides personalized tours, husky interactions, and nature immersion year-round, blending adrenaline with the serene beauty of northern Jämtland. Book in advance for half-day, full-day, or overnight sledding trips, husky hikes, and wildlife spotting in snow-covered forests and frozen lakes. Embrace the raw power of the huskies as they pull you through untouched landscapes, creating unforgettable memories in Sweden's rugged north.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–8 hrs
Smithensgård
Tucked away in Östersund's historic center at Biblioteksgatan 9, Smithensgård is a charming 19th-century courtyard garden and heritage site. Named after Norwegian merchant Diderik Cappelen-Smith, it features a relocated 1880s loft building once housing his colonial and wine trade. After his death in 1887, widow Wendela Smith resiliently managed the business into her 90s, while the site also hosted a renowned pastry shop. Recognized as culturally valuable, this cozy green space evokes the city's trading past amid preserved 1880s architecture. Ideal for quiet reflection in an urban heritage setting.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Kärleksstigen Norra delen
Kärleksstigen Norra Delen is a scenic hiking trail in Östersund, Sweden, offering peaceful walks through natural beauty near Lake Storsjön. Ideal for nature lovers seeking fresh air, birdwatching, and serene forest paths amid Jämtland's crisp landscapes. This northern section provides gentle terrain for relaxed exploration in a city rich with outdoor trails.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Bye kalkbarrskog
Bye Kalkbarrskog is a serene nature reserve near Brunflo in Jämtland, Sweden, celebrated for its rare limestone conifer forest. The calcareous soil nurtures vibrant wildflowers like hepatica, dwarf cornel, and orchids amid ancient spruce and pine stands. Ideal for tranquil hikes, birdwatching, and discovering unique biodiversity in a compact, accessible woodland haven just outside Östersund.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Sveriges Julgran
Sveriges Julgran is the monumental Christmas tree that each December takes centre stage on Stortorget in Östersund, a seasonal civic installation dressed in lights and often local design elements that symbolise the start of the town’s holiday season and public festivities.
Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Stortorget
Stortorget is Östersund’s historic central town square — a compact, enclosed plaza framed by 19th-century facades, civic buildings and cafés that has served as the city’s market heart since the late 18th century. The square hosts seasonal markets and festivals, offers easy people-watching from bench and terrace, and gives clear views toward surrounding streets and the nearby waterfront that shaped the town’s growth.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Little Square
Tucked away on Prästgatan in Östersund's historic core, Little Square enchants with its intimate charm. Surrounded by colorful 19th-century wooden facades, cozy cafés, and boutique shops, this hidden plaza pulses with local life. Stroll cobblestone paths, savor fresh-baked pastries from nearby konditoris, and soak in the lively yet relaxed vibe of Jämtland's cultural heart. Seasonal markets and street performances add whimsy, making it a perfect spot for authentic Swedish urban discovery.
Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Mjällestigen
Mjällestigen is a short, gently undulating walking trail on Frösön near Östersund that loops across roads and easy forest paths, including a steeper stretch over Öneberget where a small ancient hillfort (fornborg) sits. At roughly 2.5 km the route suits casual walkers, photographers and families seeking close-in nature, seasonal birdsong and open views toward the surrounding lake and woodlands.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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