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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.
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 (16) · Nature (6) · Hiking (6) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (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.
- JamtliRegional museum of the Swedish province Jämtland804 m
- Frösö RunestoneHistory1.6 km
- Gäle Virgin Forest Nature ReserveNature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden29 km
- Fillstabäcken Nature ReserveNature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden7.2 km
- Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature ReserveNature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden5.1 km
- Tysjöarna Nature ReserveNature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden5.8 km
- AndersönNature reserve in Jämtland, Sweden12 km
- Frösö ChurchChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden6.5 km
- Mus-Olles MuseumMuseum29 km
- ÄngsmokyrkanTemples7.0 km
- Ås kyrka, JämtlandChurch building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden8.5 km
- Aspås ChurchChurch building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden22 km
- Häggenås ChurchChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden27 km
- Hallens kyrkaChurch building in Åre Municipality, Sweden28 km
- Heliga ljusets kyrkaChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden5.4 km
- Lits churchChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden17 km
- Marby gamla kyrkaChurch building in Åre Municipality, Sweden19 km
- Marby new ChurchChurch building in Åre Municipality, Sweden20 km
- MarielundskyrkanChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden2.2 km
- MjälleborgenRuins3.2 km
- Näskotts churchChurch building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden24 km
- OdensalakyrkanChurch building in Östersund Municipality, Sweden4.0 km
- Ovikens gamla kyrkaChurch building in Berg Municipality, Sweden24 km
- Rödön churchChurch building in Krokom Municipality, Sweden14 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Storsjöbadet
- Temples: Sunne Church
- Hiking: Östbergets naturstig, St. Olavsleden, St. Olavsleden, St. Olavsleden, St. Olavsleden, St. Olavsleden
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.
- JanBest time5:17
- FebBest time8:17
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:33
- MayBest time17:38
- JunBest time19:48
- JulBest time18:50
- AugBest time15:52
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:24
- NovBetter not6:13
- DecBest time4:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mörsil7 places53 km
- Åre8 places82 km
- Duved15 places118 km
- Funäsdalen5 places128 km
- Sundsvall16 places161 km
- Idre17 places170 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Östersund?
The best known: Jamtli, Frösö Runestone, Gäle Virgin Forest Nature Reserve, Fillstabäcken Nature Reserve, Torvalla Virgin Forest Nature Reserve. 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 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.
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