9 Excursion tips in Jämtland

The trail to the rapids follows Forsaån through rocky terrain over bridges and wooden planks. Along the trail there are waterfalls, streams and ponds. Here there are a number of unusual plant species which, among other things, are due to the calcareous bedrock. The minerals also affect the water, which has a beautiful green shimmer in places.

Along the trail there are many cultural remains, such as: Cave paintings, Iron Age graves, Stone Age settlements, Trap pits, “the rocking stone and a memorial commemorating three people who drowned just outside the pole.

In the same area is Revsund Brewery

Revsund and strives to offer products with a local connection in name, design and taste. The brewery has recently opened the doors to a brand new building in Revsund where they also have a restaurant/events, and accept group bookings.

Telephone: +46 (0)76-791 09 17
Website: www.revsundsbrewery.se

A journey through a Sami cultural landscape

Don’t drive too fast, stop often and enjoy! The road was built in the 1960s and was initially called Stekenjokkvägen. It was the interest in mining that made the area famous.

The mid-1980s saw a decline in visitors to the area. Then the municipalities started the project Vildmarksvägen over Stekenjokk, “Sweden’s most beautiful road”. The purpose of the project was to market animals, nature, waterfalls, cultural sites, hiking and the local activities.

Waterfalls
There are several easily accessible waterfalls along Vildmarksvägen, especially the part that goes over the mountains near Stekenjokk.

Several waterfalls are directly adjacent to the road, others require a shorter hike. In some places, for example Klimpfjäll, there are shorter hiking trails that take you around and past several waterfalls and spectacular rapids.

Find out more about Vildmarksvägen here!

Ottsjö, a magically beautiful place with several different hiking trails. Hike up to Kläpphögarna for a shorter tour with a nice view, for a full-day tour continue on trail 263 to the Hållfjället tourist station for lunch or coffee. From here you can continue up to the top of Hållfjället otherwise you go the same way back, the tours are 10 alt. 14 km.

Another favorite is Platåleden (trail 260) with a panoramic view of the mountain world and takes about 3 hours.

Read more about the area
here!

Högforsleden is a path and a trail of 8 km between the Högfors hydroelectric power plant and the village Lit. In several places along the trail, you have two choices: a fantastic one-way path that loops along the slopes – and a slightly wider and less technically friendly path.

The most spectacular part of the trail Högforsleden is right from the hydroelectric power plant and about 3 km away. You can park your car right where the trail starts at the hydroelectric power plant.

It is possible to connect at several places closer to Lit, but then you miss the best. There is a fantastic rest area down by the river Hårkan, right where the trail passes.

Read more about the trail Högforsleden from Naturkartan

In Persåsen, timeless products created with the power of machine and hand, in nature’s own beautiful materials, are created.

At Wikners in Persåsen you can also stay in nice hotel rooms, newly renovated cottages and suites. The cottages can be booked as STF hostels. In summer there are also rooms with 2-4 beds for self-service.

To stay updated on the restaurant, follow “wardshusetipersasen” on Instagram and Facebook.

Read more on Persåsens website.

The Fäbodvägen route between Persåsen and the area around Börtnan has the highest concentration of fäbodar (summer farms) in Sweden.  Learn more about the Fäbodvägen route here!

Tännforsen is considered Sweden’s largest waterfall in terms of water volume, 60 meters wide and 37 meters high. Drive past Duved in Åre Municipality and turn off at Sta.

Ristafallet, with a width of 50 meters and a height of 14 meters, is located between Järpen and Åre near the village Hålland.

Fettjeåfallet is located in the village of Klövsjö, about 2 kilometers past Hotell Klövsjöfjäll, where there is a parking area. The hike is approximately 2.5 kilometers one way on a trail that is fairly hilly.

The Dead Falls (Döda Fallet) is a nature reserve. The area also features a café and Sweden’s largest rotating amphitheater!

Döda Fallet serves as the visitor center for Geopark Indalsälven, located on the ground floor of the café.

Here, you can find more information about the geopark and get tips on other things to see and do in the Ragunda Valley. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) welcomes all visitors to the reserves they manage, which are free to visit. Döda Fallet Nature Reserve offers extensive opportunities for visitors, schools, groups, and specialized interest groups to experience wildlife and learn more about nature conservation, with well-maintained walking trails and informative signs about the reserve. Learn more about visiting the Dead Falls here!

At Kretsloppshuset there is also a shop filled with products with an ecological profile. The happy hens in the house produce the eggs for the Kretsloppshuset’s food crafts and in the beautiful garden you as a visitor can enjoy summer time.

The restaurant Kretsloppshuset is located in Mörsil, about 6 miles west of Östersund.
Kyrkvägen 5, 830 04 Mörsil

Grädda in Åre is prized in the Ice Cream Championship. Jämtlands Gelato is produced from milk and flavors that vary according to season. Here you can eat ice cream flavored with rhubarb dream, passion fruit or yuzu.

Renate’s pastry shop is located in central Krokom, in Krokom’s cultural center and meeting place Magneten. Here you will find self-made gelato. Renate Alstad, who owns the patisserie, has won both silver and bronze in the Swedish Ice Cream championships 2022.

The ice cream bar in Bräcke is a gelateria and cafe that offers homemade ice cream and typical “Swedish fika”. In 2019, husband and wife Zorina Nilsson and Kenth Asplund won gold at the the Swedish Ice Cream championships. The menu includes strawberry flavored ice cream, Saturday sweets and cloudberries.