Östersund
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Östersund
In Östersund, you will enjoy life all year around. The crisp air, the bright, long summer nights, and the white winters with lots of snow make it easy to like not only the city of Östersund but also its surroundings. Östersund lies in the centre of the county of Jämtland, the self-proclaimed republic. Here you will find pleasant shopping, several small cafes, exciting cultural life, and a wide range of outdoor activities.Find your trip
If you only want to visit one museum when you are in Östersund and Jämtland, then choose the Jamtli. During the summer months you can meet people from in the past and experience the local culture up close. In the winter there is a traditional Christmas market. At Jamtli, there is a subterranean landscape with one of Sweden’s weirdest exhibitions, which magically weaves the history of Norrland. There is also the 1000-year-old Överhogdal hangings, Europe’s oldest and best-preserved textile picture. The museum has been awarded with three stars in the Guide Michelin.
Meet tame elks at close quarters – so close you can actually pet them! See also how paper is made from elk droppings. Please phone for opening hours.
The island of Frösön is only a short walk from the city centre, across the walking bridge. Of course also reachable by car and bus. Hunters and Vikings used to live here a long time ago, and since then the island has been a gathering place for humans. The Swedish composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger built his home "Sommarhagen" on Frösön after falling in love with the island. Today his home is a museum and one of the most visited sites in Östersund.
Frösö Church dates back to the 12th century, and is one of Sweden’s most popular churches to get married in. The views from the church front yard are breathtaking.
If you only want to visit one museum when you are in Östersund and Jämtland, then choose the Jamtli. During the summer months you can meet people from in the past and experience the local culture up close. In the winter there is a traditional Christmas market. At Jamtli, there is a subterranean landscape with one of Sweden’s weirdest exhibitions, which magically weaves the history of Norrland. There is also the 1000-year-old Överhogdal hangings, Europe’s oldest and best-preserved textile picture. The museum has been awarded with three stars in the Guide Michelin.
Meet tame elks at close quarters – so close you can actually pet them! See also how paper is made from elk droppings. Please phone for opening hours.
One of Jämtland’s best restaurants, which has reached the final of the “dish of the year” competition on several occasions. The food is mainly prepared from local ingredients such as reindeer and char. They also provide a lounge where you can extend the evening.
Östersund’s highest situated restaurant with a majestic view over both the city and the mountains. On the menu, you will find reindeer, moose, char, and homemade truffles.
A classic located in one of Östersund’s oldest quarters. Food from every corner of the world and a large bar. During the summer, Brunkullan has Östersund’s only garden restaurant.
TeaterGrillen is this hotel’s á la carte restaurant and has a menu offering something for everyone. With a very elegant and cosy atmosphere, this is the perfect place for spending a night out with friends or family.
Visit the restaurant with one of Sweden’s largest whiskey assortments! The menu offers reindeer, tournedous, whitefish roe and much more. The restaurant also has whiskey tastings and a Whiskey Club for enthusiasts.
This restaurant is drool-worthy if you like Thai cuisine. Here you can taste a large variety of Thai dishes: noodles, rice with vegetables, various kind of meat and much more! Lunch buffet between 11-14, but also an á la carte menu for take away.
En Liten Röd is Östersund's oldest authentic quarter restaurant, probably best known for its famous fondue! It's a small and cozy restaurant that has mainly specialized in the best quality meat dishes, but there are also vegetarian options, fish and game on our menu. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
One of Jämtland’s best restaurants, which has reached the final of the “dish of the year” competition on several occasions. The food is mainly prepared from local ingredients such as reindeer and char. They also provide a lounge where you can extend the evening.
Östersund’s highest situated restaurant with a majestic view over both the city and the mountains. On the menu, you will find reindeer, moose, char, and homemade truffles.
In Östersund, you will find Jämtland’s first glasswork, managed by three women. Storsjöhyttan was established in 1995 with only one studio, workshop and gallery. Come and experience how the glass is transformed into a piece of art and/or buy something from the shop.
In the years of 2000 and 2002, Frösö Handtryck (Frösö Hand Printing) was given the Swedish design award "Utmärkt svensk form" (Excellent Swedish Art). The factory workshop is located on Gripengränd Frösö Park and here you can buy textiles with beautiful, local motives.
INLANDET.se is a clothing shop in the city of Östersund. Here, you can find every kind of article you may need, including jumpers, T-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, and a lot of active gear accessories as well: skateboards, hats, backpackers, and much more.
Kärnan is a shopping center in Östersund with 18 shops across two floors, where you can find everything you may be looking for. There are all kinds of shops and also a few places to eat or drink.
In Östersund, you will find Jämtland’s first glasswork, managed by three women. Storsjöhyttan was established in 1995 with only one studio, workshop and gallery. Come and experience how the glass is transformed into a piece of art and/or buy something from the shop.
In the years of 2000 and 2002, Frösö Handtryck (Frösö Hand Printing) was given the Swedish design award "Utmärkt svensk form" (Excellent Swedish Art). The factory workshop is located on Gripengränd Frösö Park and here you can buy textiles with beautiful, local motives.
Östersund’s airport is located on Frösö Island and transport to the city centre only takes ten minutes. Airport buses run to and from the centre of Östersund in connection with most departures. Tickets can be purchased on Flygbussen and on the city bus service “stadsbussarna.” Tickets are valid for departures within 1 hour. There is a stop for the airport bus at the bus station by Gustav III’s torg, from where you can travel further around the county by bus.
Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
Average temperatures in Ostersund vary drastically. The best time to visit this city is from July to August: this time of the year is the very warmest time and the weather is quite sunny. In Östersund you can aslo enjoy a lot of sporting and cultural events, like the Nordic Winter Youth Games and the Christmas market at Jamtli, with a beautiful and cosy Christmas atmosphere.
There is a pretty good network of city buses in Östersund, which run between most districts. Tickets are purchased onboard the buses. There is a range of discount cards, depending on the number of journeys you are going to make. The card is sold at the bus depot, at Kärnan Godis, at Domus customer service and from the bus driver. There are night buses on Fridays and Saturdays between 23-02.30.
Taxis in Östersund are reliable and use fare meters. It can sometimes be difficult to find a car on the street, even in the city centre.
Nowadays you will find postal service points in supermarkets and petrol stations across Sweden. Here you can buy stamps, send and receive packets.
The Apoteket Kärnan chemist is centrally located at:
Country code: +46 Area code: 063
Östersund’s airport is located on Frösö Island and transport to the city centre only takes ten minutes. Airport buses run to and from the centre of Östersund in connection with most departures. Tickets can be purchased on Flygbussen and on the city bus service “stadsbussarna.” Tickets are valid for departures within 1 hour. There is a stop for the airport bus at the bus station by Gustav III’s torg, from where you can travel further around the county by bus.
Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
