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7 places to go swimming

Östersund is located next to the 5th largest lake in Sweden and there are many wonderful spots for bathing whether you would like to hang out at the beach or prefer to dip your toes into a pool.

When the summer is here, the sun is warming and the evenings are longer and brighter, we are many who yearn for a wonderful swim 24 hours a day. Here are 7 swimming tips for you this summer. Choose from hanging out in Surfbukten with jetties and relaxing areas, Hara Brygga or the pebble beaches along lake Storsjön at Bynäset or Andersön. At Lits Camping you will find a sandy beach and at Storsjöbadet you can enjoy the pools and adventure. Maybe you feel like having an extra relaxing time and treat your self to a nice time at a spa – then Frösö Park Spa, Cloud Spa or Gamla Teatern Hamam got lots to offer.

Right near the City Centre, you'll find Surfbukten, with a diving tower and a number of jetties and hangout spots where you can chill out.

On Frösön at Bynäset, you will find a long shallow bay for bathing, with a stony beach and stunning views of the mountains.

The island of Andersön is a popular destination. It is a nature reserve located 15 km from Östersund.

At Lits Campsite, there is a lovely sandy beach at Älvlagunen. Here are also 2 stationary jetties and one jettie floating around. Beachvolley plan.

At Hara Brygga, Hara pier, people go swimming from the old steamboat pier. Here is a popular summer café with lots of tasty home made buns and cakes.

Storsjöbadet adventure pools is fun whatever the weather. It has several outside pools, large green areas, a beachvolleyball pitch and a playground.

Spa Hotell Östersund

If you are looking for real relaxation, or would like to give yourself an extra special treat, then don't miss a visit to one of our ralaxing spas.

Surfbukten

Right near the City Centre, you'll find Surfbukten, with a diving tower and a number of jetties and hangout spots where you can chill out.

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On Frösön

On Frösön at Bynäset, you will find a long shallow bay for bathing, with a stony beach and stunning views of the mountains.

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Andersön

The island of Andersön is a popular destination. It is a nature reserve located 15 km from Östersund.

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Lits Camping

At Lits Campsite, there is a lovely sandy beach at Älvlagunen. Here are also 2 stationary jetties and one jettie floating around. Beachvolley plan.

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Hara brygga

At Hara Brygga, Hara pier, people go swimming from the old steamboat pier. Here is a popular summer café with lots of tasty home made buns and cakes.

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Storsjöbadet

Storsjöbadet adventure pools is fun whatever the weather. It has several outside pools, large green areas, a beachvolleyball pitch and a playground.

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Spa Hotell Östersund

Spa

If you are looking for real relaxation, or would like to give yourself an extra special treat, then don't miss a visit to one of our ralaxing spas.

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