Activities

Discover Östersund
Explore scenic hiking trails through Jämtland’s natural beauty, then unwind with coffee at one of our cozy cafés. Craving adventure? The Bowling Hall and Multi Challenge amusement center deliver pure fun and energy.

Culture enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the National Museum Jamtli, while Moose Garden offers an unforgettable encounter with Jämtland’s iconic animal. Whether you seek peaceful nature walks, thrilling activities, or authentic local experiences – Östersund has it all.

Browse our full selection of attractions and activities below to plan your perfect visit.

Summer days in Östersund

Summer in Östersund is beautiful – the contrast between city, lake and the mountains are some of the ingredients that make the city unique and a magnificent summer destination.

Take a swim

Swim at Storsjöbadet in the pools, the relaxation area or the adventure pool. Enjoy the spa with jacuzzis, whirlpools and different types of sauna. Find lovely swimming spots, for those looking for beaches and for outdoor swimming.

Storsjöbadet

Storsjöbadet is a great place for all seasons. Playful mood with family and Storsjöbadet is a great place for all seasons. Playful mood with family and friends. Indoors and outdoors.

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Spa

Treat yourself to a relaxing and warming spa break. Unwind and let your body Treat yourself to a relaxing and warming spa break. Unwind and let your body and mind unwind. We offer indoor spas and spas with a view.

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Bathing places

Are you longing for a lovely swim in a beautiful swimming spot? Here are tips Are you longing for a lovely swim in a beautiful swimming spot? Here are tips for 7 nice swimming spots in Östersund.

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Hiking

Walks close to the city or longer hikes. Easily accessible hiking trails and paths, even in combination with birdwatching.

Hiking in and around Östersund

There are plenty of nice places to go hiking in and around Östersund. There are plenty of nice places to go hiking in and around Östersund.

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Tysjöarna Nature reserve

Visit Tysjöarna Nature Reserve, one of the world's largest marl areas. In Visit Tysjöarna Nature Reserve, one of the world's largest marl areas. In this humid and calcareous environment, many rare animals and plant lives.

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Andersön Nature reserve

A green oasis surrounded by the water of lake Storsjön with mountain views, A green oasis surrounded by the water of lake Storsjön with mountain views, picnic areas and soft paths. Mushroom- and berry walks, baths.

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Bynäset

Östersund Riviera. At beautiful Bynäset you can hike a 7 km long stretch. Östersund Riviera. At beautiful Bynäset you can hike a 7 km long stretch. Hike, swim, cycle with many barbecue areas nearby.

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Pilgrim walk

Not far from the centre, you will find the northernmost pilgrim trail in the Not far from the centre, you will find the northernmost pilgrim trail in the world, St. Olavsleden. Explore the route starting from Östersund.

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Hike and go bird watching

Take a hike and at the same time experience the birdlife. Grab your Take a hike and at the same time experience the birdlife. Grab your binoculars and bring a pick nick.

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Walking around the city

From the center of Östersund you can find many nice walking trails. If you From the center of Östersund you can find many nice walking trails. If you are only here for a day visit, here are some suggestions to explore.

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By bike

Experiencing Östersund from a bicycle is perhaps the best way to see the surroundings.

By bike in Östersund

Bicycle tours for the family, downhill cycling, road cycling or good Bicycle tours for the family, downhill cycling, road cycling or good suggestions for wonderful excursions by bike.

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Gravity and bikeparks

Östersund is crisscrossed with trails, many of which lead downhill. Gravity Östersund is crisscrossed with trails, many of which lead downhill. Gravity oriented trails are being maintained in several areas Two pumptracks areas

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Family bike tours

Take the whole family on family-friendly bike tours where everyone can join Take the whole family on family-friendly bike tours where everyone can join in. An excursion in a natural forest environment, a city-center pump track

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Kickbike Pump track

A fun course, always open and free for both young and old. Here you can go A fun course, always open and free for both young and old. Here you can go board, rollerblades, kickbike and bike.

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Borrow equipment at Fritidsbanken

At Fritidsbanken you can borrow sports and outdoor equipment for free for 14 At Fritidsbanken you can borrow sports and outdoor equipment for free for 14 days.

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Downhill biking

Located just outside Östersund is Frösön and Östberget that holds some of Located just outside Östersund is Frösön and Östberget that holds some of Sweden's best MTB enduro trails. Currently there are 6 trails.

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Experiences on water

Take a relaxing boat trip and discover scenic waterways and beautiful coastlines.

M/S Thomée

M/S Thomée was built in 1875 and has served Lake Storsjön since 1880. After M/S Thomée was built in 1875 and has served Lake Storsjön since 1880. After serveral years of renovation M/S Thomèe agin makes cruises on Storsjön.

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Wake board at Surfbukten

Try wakeboarding in a cable park. Or rent a SUP or kayak. Try wakeboarding in a cable park. Or rent a SUP or kayak.

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Canoe trips

The norths largest canoe center Day trips, weekend trips or long trips. We The norths largest canoe center Day trips, weekend trips or long trips. We transport you and the canoe to a suitable starting point in the wilderness.

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Rib Boat to Verkö Slott

For groups up to 12 passengers. Take the rib boat Supertornado to the castle For groups up to 12 passengers. Take the rib boat Supertornado to the castle Verkö Slott and it´s restaurant.

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Kite & Surf in Östersund

There are plenty of places to kite & surf around Lake Storsjön. Look at our There are plenty of places to kite & surf around Lake Storsjön. Look at our listed popular spots.

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Paddling in Östersund

In the areas around Östersund and all over Jämtland there is a diversity of In the areas around Östersund and all over Jämtland there is a diversity of lakes and watercourses that are just perfect for paddling.

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Makro fishing

Experience a fantastic fishing trip with the chance to catch fish in a Experience a fantastic fishing trip with the chance to catch fish in a beautiful environment with the Jämtland mountains as a backdrop.

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Activities for the family

Activities suitable for all ages and the whole family, from heart-pounding competitive moments to experiences and historical moments.

Summer Park

An oasis of activities & experiences right in the heart of Östersund. An oasis of activities & experiences right in the heart of Östersund. Whether you are looking for excitement, relaxation or quality time.

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Moosegarden

Mingle with the King of the Forest! Follow the moose guides, you get close Mingle with the King of the Forest! Follow the moose guides, you get close contact with tame moose and hear exciting moose stories.

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Östersund Indoor Golf

It offers modern indoor golf with world-class TrackMan technology. Play, It offers modern indoor golf with world-class TrackMan technology. Play, train and compete all year round, regardless of the weather.

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Jamtli Historyland

A living museum where you play and learn in history. Become a time traveler A living museum where you play and learn in history. Become a time traveler and join the adventure! Jamtli comes to life with actors.

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Multi Challenge

Boda Borg, go-karting, laser hall, climbing wall, billiards, mini golf and Boda Borg, go-karting, laser hall, climbing wall, billiards, mini golf and the playground Mini Multi etc. Food and drinkas available in the café!

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Teknikland

Teknikland is a place for the whole family. It´s a technology, aviation and Teknikland is a place for the whole family. It´s a technology, aviation and military museum with activities for all ages. Spy rooms, vehicles

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Wakeboard

Wakeboard or water ski in a cable park. Play beach volleyball, trampoline, Wakeboard or water ski in a cable park. Play beach volleyball, trampoline, jetty and jumping tower.

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Östersund Go-Kart

Feel the Adrenaline – Go Racing! Challenge your friends or family to a Feel the Adrenaline – Go Racing! Challenge your friends or family to a high-speed race at Östersund Motor Stadium.

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Biostaden Östersund Movie Theatre

For your best movie experience. Open daily. Cash free. Check the latest For your best movie experience. Open daily. Cash free. Check the latest showtimes and book your tickets online.

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Bowlinghallen Kök & Bar

Welcome to the bowling hall! Here you will find well-maintained courses, good Welcome to the bowling hall! Here you will find well-maintained courses, good food, drinks and helpful staff.

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Locknekratern Meteoritcenter

Experience centre about the meteorite strike 458 million years ago. Experience centre about the meteorite strike 458 million years ago. Minicosmonova and a geological exhibition. The whole family!

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Culture & Museums

Östersund’s Stadsmuseum, Teknikland (technology, aviation and military museum) and Jamtli historyland are a fantastic way to experience the place and its cultural history in depth.

Stadsmuseet

Here you can see depictions of the city's oldest times, such as the royal Here you can see depictions of the city's oldest times, such as the royal charter about the city's founding and the exhibition "Our Little Town".

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Nationalmuseum Jamtli

Exhibitions from the National Museum's extensive collections. Art relay, Exhibitions from the National Museum's extensive collections. Art relay, create and create your own.

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Houses with history

A walk through streets and alleys in central Östersund, learn about the A walk through streets and alleys in central Östersund, learn about the history of the houses. Map is available at Visit Östersund Tourist Center.

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Sommarhagen museum & café

With miles of views of forests, lakes and mountains lies Sommarhagen. The With miles of views of forests, lakes and mountains lies Sommarhagen. The composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger had his dream house built 1913-1914. Café

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Teknikland

Teknikland is a destination for the whole family. Here, flight and military Teknikland is a destination for the whole family. Here, flight and military history is mixed with technology, play and exploration joy.

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Jamtli Historyland

An outdoor area with buildings from 1600 and onwards. In the summertime you An outdoor area with buildings from 1600 and onwards. In the summertime you discover the regions past through live actors residing in the old houses.

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Sports

From outdoor gyms and urban fishing to biathlon training, golf, discgolf and minigolf – Östersund and the surrounding area offer active experiences for every taste and season. Tee off on one of several golf courses, or challenge yourself to a round of discgolf or minigolf.

Fishing in Östersund

Östersund is a city that offers exciting fishing possibilities. On the one Östersund is a city that offers exciting fishing possibilities. On the one hand you can fish for salmonids right in the city.

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Norderön Golf club

Norderön Golf Club with the 18-hole pay & play is located on an island in Norderön Golf Club with the 18-hole pay & play is located on an island in the Great Lake Storsjön. Free journey with the ferry out to Norderö island.

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Golf courses in Östersund

Östersund and its surrounding area has some of Sweden’s most beautiful Östersund and its surrounding area has some of Sweden’s most beautiful golf courses, located near lakes, on islands and in the country side.

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Disc Golf

Disc golf or frisbee golf, as it was previously called, is both easy and Disc golf or frisbee golf, as it was previously called, is both easy and cheap to play. Östersund has several courses to play.

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Tord Wiksten Event

Learn the basics of biathlon also in the summertime. We offer individual and Learn the basics of biathlon also in the summertime. We offer individual and group activities in roller skiing (summertime) and shooting technique.

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Outdoor gym

Visit one of our outdoor gyms in Östersund or Frösön. Scenic places for Visit one of our outdoor gyms in Östersund or Frösön. Scenic places for exercise and recreation.

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Minigolf Campus

Here you can challenge your girlfriend, dad or grandma on the 18-hole course. Here you can challenge your girlfriend, dad or grandma on the 18-hole course. Fresh air is also included.

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Climbing

A complex activity that can be both challenging and entertaining. In A complex activity that can be both challenging and entertaining. In Östersund you can practice the sport without even having to leave the city.

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Winter days in Östersund

Welcome to beautiful winter days in Östersund. Here you can go downhill ski and cross country ski near the city center, ice skate or spend a whole day in the Winter Park. Try biathlon at the National Swedish Biathlon Arena. Experience the outdoor swimming in the winter bath, the experience is outstanding. Imagine the combination of a hot sauna and a steaming hot tub with the arches of the sky over your head, Frösön and Lake Storsjön as background.