# Things to see in Östersund (Sweden): 32 places and when to go

> Östersund is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Temples (16), Nature (6), Hiking (6). The best known are Jamtli, Frösö Runestone and Gäle Virgin Forest Nature Reserve. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 19 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ostersund/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 63.1833, 14.65
- **Places:** 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (16) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (6) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (6) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/familia/) (2)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** ARN Stockholm, 431 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Östersund

The places in and around Östersund, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Jamtli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/jamtli/): Regional museum of the Swedish province Jämtland · 804 m
- [Frösö Runestone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/frosostenen/): History · 1.6 km
- [Gäle Virgin Forest Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gale/): Nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden · 29 km
- [Fillstabäcken Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fillstabackens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden · 7.2 km
- [Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/torvalla-urskogs-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden · 5.1 km
- [Tysjöarna Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tysjoarna/): Nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden · 5.8 km
- [Andersön](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/andersons-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Frösö Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/froso-kyrka/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 6.5 km
- [Mus-Olles Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mus-olles-museum/): Museum · 29 km
- [Ängsmokyrkan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/angsmokyrkan/): Temples · 7.0 km
- [Ås kyrka, Jämtland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/as-kyrka/): Church building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden · 8.5 km
- [Aspås Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/aspas-kyrka/): Church building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden · 22 km
- [Häggenås Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/haggenas-kyrka/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 27 km
- [Hallens kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hallens-kyrka/): Church building in Åre Municipality, Sweden · 28 km
- [Heliga ljusets kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/heliga-ljusets-kyrka/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 5.4 km
- [Lits church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lits-kyrka/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 17 km
- [Marby gamla kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/marby-gamla-kyrka/): Church building in Åre Municipality, Sweden · 19 km
- [Marby new Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/marby-nya-kyrka/): Church building in Åre Municipality, Sweden · 20 km
- [Marielundskyrkan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/marielundskyrkan/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 2.2 km
- [Mjälleborgen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mjalleborgen/): Ruins · 3.2 km
- [Näskotts church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naskotts-kyrka/): Church building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden · 24 km
- [Odensalakyrkan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/odensalakyrkan/): Church building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden · 4.0 km
- [Ovikens gamla kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ovikens-gamla-kyrka/): Church building in Berg Municipality, Sweden · 24 km
- [Rödön church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/rodons-kyrka/): Church building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden · 14 km

And the other 8, by what you come to do:

- **With kids**: [Storsjöbadet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/storsjobadet/)
- **Temples**: [Sunne Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sunne-kyrka/)
- **Hiking**: [Östbergets naturstig](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ostbergets-naturstig/), [St. Olavsleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-olav-s-path/), [St. Olavsleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-olavsleden-dagsetapp-brunflo-ostersund/), [St. Olavsleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-olavsleden-dagsetapp-ostersund-rodon/), [St. Olavsleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-olavsleden-dagsetapp-pilgrimstad-brunflo/), [St. Olavsleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/st-olavsleden-dagsetapp-rodon-nalden/)

## When to go to Östersund

The best time to visit Östersund is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 5 h 17 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 17 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 15 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 17 h 38 |
| June | Best time | 19 h 48 |
| July | Best time | 18 h 50 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 52 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 35 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| November | Better not | 6 h 13 |
| December | Best time | 4 h 12 |

In June there are 19 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 12. In May, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Östersund

The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 431 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=63.1833%2C14.65)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=63.1833%2C14.65)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mörsil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/morsil/): 7 places · 53 km
- [Åre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/are/): 8 places · 82 km
- [Duved](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/duved/): 15 places · 118 km
- [Funäsdalen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/funasdalen/): 5 places · 128 km
- [Sundsvall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundsvall/): 16 places · 161 km
- [Idre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/idre/): 17 places · 170 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Östersund?

The best known: [Jamtli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/jamtli/), [Frösö Runestone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/frosostenen/), [Gäle Virgin Forest Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gale/), [Fillstabäcken Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fillstabackens-naturreservat/), [Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/torvalla-urskogs-naturreservat/). In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Östersund?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 19 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 12.

### How do you get to Östersund?

The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 431 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=63.1833%2C14.65) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Östersund as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).