Welcome to Östersund

Official Visitor Guide

There is something special about Östersund. The contrast between city and mountains makes the city a unique and magnificent destination. Whether your intention is to experience the city’s throbbing pulse, the nature’s calming effect, for the culinary delights or any other activity, you will discover that there are many activities we have to offer. Visit Östersund Tourist Center will help you to get the best experience out of your visit in Östersund.

Active life

Here in Östersund there are many opportunities for an active life. Experience the pulse and adventure as well as the peacefulness of nature.

Hiking

Biking

Canoe & Kayak

The Adventure bus

7 places to go swimming

Discover Frösön

Pilgrimage St. Olavsleden

Fishing right in the city

A guide to nice running areas

4 golf courses in beautiful nature

Enjoy a relaxing spa

Jamtli Museum

What´s on

The Summer in Östersund is filled with events – here you will find a selection. Look into the event calendar to see what’s on in the near future.

Cruises with M/S Thomée

Boat trips on lake Storsjön

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Storsjön on board M/S Thomée

Lunch & dinner cruises from 24 June

Storsjöcupen 5-9 July

Guided tour Moose Garden

Jamtli Historyland

National museum Jamtli

Storsjöyran Music Festival

Self guided tour - Houses with history

City life

City Walk

Take a city walking tour around some of Östersund’s treasures. Here you will find small boutiques giving the city Centre its heart and soul.

Go for a Swedish fika

Cosy restaurants

Arty experiences

National Museum Jamtli

Selfguided tour houses with history

Events Calender

Food & Drink

Östersund is a great place to visit if you are interested in discovering Swedish food. The City is an appointed UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Here we have a long-lasting culinary tradition based in locally produced food. Make sure to try char, moose and reindeer and cheese from our local farm dairies.

Cosy Restaurants

Swedish fika

Swedish traditions

Microbrewies and local beer

12 years of gastronomy

Food & Activities

Shopping

The city centre in Östersund is full of shops. You find the chains side by side with the small boutiques.

A city tour around the small boutiques

The shops in the city centre

Art & Crafts stores

The courtyards of the city

Brukat Second Hand shop

Local delicacies

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Jun 18

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Men efter regn kommer Solsken…😎
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Jun 18

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Jun 18

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I det enkla bor det vackra… 🌸 Trevlig helg! 🥰
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Jun 10

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Jun 9

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En minnesbild från 12/6 -2020 med iPhone 8📲
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Jun 4

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Jan 19

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