Community for all
Whether you’re new in town or have lived here for a long while, Östersund offers many ways to connect with others. Here are some suggestions for social get-togethers—whether you’re after a quick chat or a shared experience.
Östersund Included
Just moved here? We’d love for you to come and hang out with us.
Discover new activities through Östersund Included.
Keep an eye on the Östersund Included website for chances to try something new or meet more people in town.
Website : Östersund Included
Östersund Tourists together
A place for tourists in Östersund to find others to do activities with. The more the merrier, and usually cheaper for each of you.
Group training
If you enjoy exercising with others, you’ll find plenty of options.
Head to our Group Training page for suggestions.
Café HEJ!
Café HEJ is perfect for those who love good food, warm company and creative settings. It’s a great place to study, hold meetings, play games, craft in the studio, borrow a book, or join one of their many activities.
Website: Café HEJ!
Quite Spontaneous
Experience a spontaneous meeting
Here, opportunities are created where people from different backgrounds meet in the same room.
The meeting is planned, but the location and details will only be revealed later.
Do you dare to open the door for a spontaneous meeting?
Register on the website: Quite Spontaneous
Newcomers språkcafé
Are you LGBTQI and seeking asylum, a refugee, migrant or newly arrived, looking for a friendly space to practise Swedish, make friends and have fun?
Newcomers Språkcafé welcomes you every Tuesday from 15:00–17:00 at RFSL (Kyrkgatan 45, Östersund). Enjoy fika, board games, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
More information: Newcomers Jämtland Härjedalen
Offline Hangout
Tuesdays at Hamngatan 12 are for Offline Hangout —learn to knit, paint with watercolours, or challenge each other in board games.
Enjoy a coffee and good company—whether you’re feeling creative, social, or just want to chill.
Choirs in Östersund
Do you like singing ? Here are some choirs you can join in Östersund.
Cantilena Östersund cantilena.se
Frösökören Frösökören | Östersund | Facebook
The Rockin’ Pots Integration Choir The Rockin Pots | Facebook
Kören Mozaik mozaik.se
Rock-och Popföreningen 65+ Rock-och Popkören 65+ | Kören som rockar! (rockpop.se)
Bracing Winter dips
How about a refreshing winter swim? This icy tradition is increasingly popular, offering a sense of camaraderie and a strong connection to nature.
Join the Vinterbad Östersund group on Facebook: Vinterbad Östersund på Facebook to find company and schedules for swims at Surfbukten. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned bather, there’s a unique atmosphere as people gather on the jetty, warm up in the sauna, or share a hot drink afterwards.
In the Winter season, Storsjöns Kallbadhus hosts cosy Monday-morning dips for seniors aged 60+, in Surfbukten, once a month, followed by breakfast at Clarion Hotel.
Read more about cold water swimming in Östersund and Jämtland
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Snowboard
Ladängen
Östersund Board Club also offers Open Snowboarding at Ladängen:
When: Wednesdays 19.30-21.00
Price: 50 SEK
More information – facebook
Snowboard Meet-Ups
Brädklungan
Snowboarding is always more fun with friends—don’t you agree? If so, check out Brädklungan, which hosts open snowboard sessions a few times each season for all abilities—men, women, young and young-at-heart.
Brädklungan brings together riders of all levels, from rookies to veterans. If you ride a board, you’re welcome to join. It’s a relaxed and friendly chance to meet fellow snowboarders in Jämtland.
Watch their social media for the next meet-up.
Photo: Martin Fryklund, Make Your Mark
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Garbage picker lunches
For a cleaner Östersund
Together we make a difference for a cleaner Östersund.
On the first Wednesday of the month, we at Destination Östersund go out together and pick up litter in the city, while we ourselves get some air and movement.
We encourage more people to join us or to take the initiative for a cleaner Östersund ourselves.
We go out on the first Wednesday of the new month and gather at the tourist center, Storgatan 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Feel free to join us but bring your own gloves and garbage bags.