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There are lots of opportunities to do something extra special in Östersund and on the island of Frösön. Situated on the shores of Lake Storsjön with the mountains in the distance you can understand why this magnificent area has been a gathering place for thousands of years. You can wander through the charming city centre and marvel at the variety of cafes, restaurants and shops selling everything from handicrafts to Jämtland delicacies. Maybe you could call in during the largest city music festival in Sweden – Storsjöyran – 24th July–2nd August.

Frösön – a sparkling gem in Lake Storsjön
FRÖSÖN IS A CULTURAL GOLDMINE. From the tower Frösötornet you have magnificent views of a large part of Jämtland. Make sure you see Frösö church and pop into the cafe in the old captain’s house Stocke Titt for a light snack. Sommarhagen, the beautifully designed home of the composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, is nearby and there are guided tours of the house. There are open-air performances of the Viking play Arnljotspelen every year with the lake and the Oviksfjällen mountains as the backdrop. If you want a shot of adrenaline then you should visit the activity centre Frösöbergets Äventyrsbana, where there is something for all ages. Don’t miss Frösö Zoo, the most visited tourist attraction in Jämtland. 

Your own adventure
YOU WILL BE within walking distance of most places and if you want to travel further then there are the local buses or you could hire a bike from the tourist information office. Down in the harbour you might decide to go for a trip on S/S Thomée, the oldest steamship in Sweden still operating a regular service. If you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of the Storsjö Monster during your boat trip. If you are more interested in being in the water, you will find a different type of excitement at the recently refurbished Storsjöbadet swimming and leisure complex or the Lövstabadet pool. You could also visit the activity centre Multi Challenge with the Boda Borg centre, climbing wall and go-karting. Färgfabriken is both a new centre for the arts and a laboratory of the contemporary. It is definitely worth visiting during your time in Östersund.

Excursions in time and space
AT JAMTLI HISTORY is brought to life so that you have fun and enjoy your visit. You can visit farms from the 18th and 19th centuries in the large openair section. Actors inside the houses and the 1956 garage recreate bygone eras. You can go time travelling, visiting farms and other exhibits. There are lots of exciting exhibitions inside the museum, as well as a café and shop. You should visit the Geohuset centre in Ångsta near the Lockne crater where you can experience the impact of a meteorite falling to earth around 455 million years ago in a minicosmonova. A little way out of the city in Orrviken you can meet– and stroke – elks at Moose Garden. 

 

 Not to be missed! The view from Arctura – take the highest lift in Östersund or climb the 320 steps up and enjoy the amazing view of Östersund and the mountains. Buy the Östersund card, which gives discounts on many of Östersund’s attractions and activities. If you take advantage of all of the offers you could save up to SEK 600!