Things to do & places to visit in Jamtland and Harjedalen, Sweden

Jamtland and Harjedalen #20 destination in Sweden 2023. The average rating score is 4.35 based on 1.718 traveler reviews, of 39 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Stockholm, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 9:50.

Top things to do (27)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Hällingsåfallet (30 reviews)
- A most along the wilderness road
Waterfalls

The waterfall is rather unique in Sweden. There are higher falls but with less water so this one is very impressive with water exploding out of an opening among the rocks and falling down into a canyon which runs at a 90 degree angle to the fall. We walked along the river to the fall from the first parking lot which takes a while but is quite ok. The road leading to this area was extremely bad with lots of blown tires due to preparatory road works leaving the road very bumpy with lots of small rocks. Probably ok for next season. There is no service at the falls. See more..
5.0 Sonfjallet National Park (16 reviews)
- Need to be Back Again
National Parks

Actually we were already in this national park as our cabin was in Dalsvallen. The day we arrived in the cabin the weather was good. The next morning we went to find bever family first in the creek near our cabin and also near one of the start of the trail. But soon it was raining very hard. So we stopped our walk and back to our cabin hoping that the rain would stop. Unfortunattely we stayed in the cabin the rest of the day. See more..
5.0 Are Gamla Kyrka (12 reviews)
- Mesmerising - A church to definitely visit
Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Small but beautifully enchanting church. Well worth a visit. The large door key is hung up for you to visit when it’s closed. See more..
5.0 Mittaklappen (6 reviews)
- Topptur
Mountains • Hiking Trails

Bra topptur för en kortare tur vi gick den branta vägen vilket var ett trevligt vägval, brant och lite luftigt och utsatt på ett ställe men kul att utmana sin höjdrädsla. See more..
5.0 Brudslöjan Vattenfall (4 reviews)
- Underbsrt
Waterfalls

Värt mödan att leta sig ner till fallet och sista längst ner och njuta av sitt kaffe. Pröva med fördel bägge vägarna dit, d v s både trapporna men även vägen vis Smugglers run. Som variation och om du är van vandrare med bra skor på fötterna, tycker jag du ska fortsätta via lilla bron till vänster, gå genom skogen 151 rangliga trätrappor (inget för den med svindel) och njut av fantastiska vyer rullning från äventyrsparken på norska sidan . See more..
5.0 Arvesund (2 reviews)
- Vilken pärla till museum!
Speciality Museums

Helt underbart museum - nostalgimuseum där barnen får leka och samtidigt lär sig massor om teknikhistoria. Välgjort i allt! 9-åringen älskar detta museum. Rekommenderar det för alla åldrar! See more..
5.0 ArveMuseet (1 review)
History Museums

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4.5 Tannforsen (327 reviews)
- Grand view
Waterfalls

Visited in winter so no facilities open. Don't let that put you off, access is very easy and parking is available at reasonable cost The falls in winter are very impressive. Partly frozen makes even more impressive. Lots of footpaths and access points, one or two a bit dicey in the snow. See more..
4.5 Jamtli (277 reviews)
- A must do in Östersund
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Museums • History Museums

Jamtli offers an exciting journey through the history of Jamtland and Harjedalen. Here you will discover stimulating milieux and enjoy being part of history. The museum has permanent exhibitions about the region's past alongside temporary exhibitions of arts and handicrafts. Some exhibitions take up current matters of public interest and explore them from an historical perspective. Every summer, the open air museum turns into Jamtli Historieland (living history theme park). The historical buildings come alive with history and role plays, where visitors are drawn into eventful and playful stories from 1785 until 1975. Jamtli Historieland enables you, as a visitor, to associate with the actors who bring to life and portray people from the past. Jamtli gives access to our regional heritage and provides a place where we can discuss our values and life-styles, then and now. Jamtli gives you the opportunity to make the most of your visit. Perhaps you would like to bring your own picnic basket and spend your time relaxing in the stunning parks. Or you might want to meet the actors, such as Astrid and Sture who farm the Per Albin-torpet (The Smallholding) from 1942? Or you may be fascinated by the 1,000-year-old tapestries, "The Overhogdal Tapestries". You choose, so bring your whole family, your friends, your company employees or just come on your own to an enjoyable, entertaining and magical museum where you can see, touch and act! See more..
4.5 Vemdalsskalet (101 reviews)
- Excellent
Ski & Snowboard Areas

Nice place n atmosphere. A bit crowded n can be a bit too loud. But the service is great n the staff very Nice. See more..
4.5 Jämtlandstriangeln (79 reviews)
- A great 3 day trip for for light backpack and good service.
Hiking Trails

As mentioned in the other reports its best to start from Storulvån where you park your car. (Possible to take the train and go up by bus but check with hotell.) Triangle consists of Three manned lodges: Stoulvån, Sylarna (14km. 2 'Safecabins' on the way). Sylarna to Blåhammaren 19 km (One 'Safecabin). Back to Storulvån (12 km starts with a long downhill). This is a good start for your first mountain skiing trip but beware of bad weather. Route is well marked and the safetycabins is there for a reason. You can get food at the lodges so you can have a light backpack. Call ahead and preorder. Blåhammaren have a very good restaurant while Sylarna Station let you be your own chef. See more..
4.5 Ristafallet (60 reviews)
- on the way to Åre
Bodies of Water

a nice stop on the way to Åre Very close to the powerful waterfall and the beatiful nature. a must go place. Simple to go. See more..
4.5 Doda Fallet (59 reviews)
- Beautiful Nature
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Nature Reserve is a “living” dead waterfall and Sweden’s largest natural disaster of all time. It is located in, Jamtland, Ragunda. Today the Doda fallet canyon is a unique geological formation where you can see and study land uplift, learn how waterfalls were created as the ice receded at the end of the last ice age, and see how the power of water can erode bedrock to create a deep canyon. See more..
4.5 Moose Garden (57 reviews)
- A unique experience
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Moose Garden is definately worth a visit. This place offers you a unique experience where you can meet a moose up close, including petting it, taking selfies with it (yes I did use that word) and kissing it if you feel romantic - things you aren't able to do in the wild. Also you'll get to know anything there is to know about this magnificent creature. Very nice views over the beautiful landscape with mountains, forest and the lake Storsjön - unforgetable. Cool souveniers, such as paper made out of the mooses poop, soap made with the fat in the mooses fur and much more stuff based around the moose theme. They also offer some activities besides a guided moose tour. The location is perfect with the above mentioned views and nearby attractions; also very close to Östersund, only a 20 minute drive from the city centre and 20-30 minutes to the airport. See more..
4.5 Härjedalens Fjällmuseum (38 reviews)
- Very interesting...
Speciality Museums

... if you are in Funäsdalen you will be interested in the Fjäll I guess, so it is nice. It is more about how people have been living in the Fjäll than abut the nature, and also more about the farmers and not too much the sami people (most loive more up north), but still very interesting. If you spend your day here, you should see it! Also good for children. See more..
4.5 Fattjeafallet (33 reviews)
- Frozen Waterfall.
Waterfalls

Whilst we were on Skiing holiday in Vemdalen Sweden, we drove to Klovsjo to take a walk to the waterfall. There is enough room to park your car and then you have to follow the track for 2 kilometres. Because we visited in winter the trackway was very faint due to snow and ice. Follow along the side of the river until you cross a small footbridge then you start walking uphill a bit until the next footbridge to take you back across the river. The Waterfall is at the end of the Valley, this year due to the slightly warmer weather it was still running in places. The colours and the different shapes of the ice was stunning. Well worth a trip but be careful as it is icy. See more..
4.5 Hamrafjället (31 reviews)
- Ski area for families with children
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas

A ski area suitable for families with children, simple and easy. Accommodations, heat cabins, restaurants and ski rentals with ski in and ski out. Ski slopes with varied slope but none that is really black. Like Sälen in miniature. Skiers looking for challenging skiing should look elsewhere. See more..
4.5 Teknikland (28 reviews)
- Educational and fun experience
Speciality Museums

Teknikland is an attraction park for the entire family. At Teknikland technology, aviation and military history mix into a terrific place to play and discover. Bring memories to life, take part in exciting stories, try digital pistol shooting, driving electric cars or produce your own souvenir.Free entry for kids! See more..
4.5 Locknekratern - Meteoritcenter (23 reviews)
- Utmärkt och intressenat museum
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The museum opens on the 6th of July and closes on the 15th of August. We are open Tuesday - Sunday during these weeks. Welcome!! See more..
4.5 Vildmarksvagen (22 reviews)
- Opening of Vildmarksvägen
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Drives

Great views and lots of snow when Vildmarksvägen opened in the beginning of June. At some spots the snow reached at least 4 meters. See more..
4.5 Sångbäcksfallet (17 reviews)
- Värt att besöka
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Sångbäcksfallet is placed just by the main road up to Storhogna. You can leave the car by the Parking sign on road 315 and the noise from the waterfall is already heard when you turn off the engine. The walk to the waterfall is short and easy and goes through a different and actually a beautiful forest. Length: 1 km. Start: Parking opposite the entrance to Sångbäcksvallens cottage area See more..
4.5 Fettjeåfallet (16 reviews)
- Magic in the Wilderness
Bodies of Water • Waterfalls

We visited late May under a grey and dark sky. There was nobody. Nobody at all, just moose. The hike to the waterfall is magic indeed, as you see everywhere stones piled on top of each other and on treetrunks. This must have been the work of trolls at night, as one cannot imagine humans doing such silly things :) The falls itself are beautiful and have a high wow factor tor. Certainly worth the hike See more..
4.5 Korallgrottans Naturreservat (11 reviews)
- Fantastiskt!
Caverns & Caves

Spännande grottutforskning. God mat, fin natur och superbra guider som gärna svarade på alla våra frågor! Rekomenderar starkt! See more..
4.5 Tysjöarna (11 reviews)
- Lyudmila
Nature & Wildlife Areas

A great place to explore nature. Good wooden paths, signs and information signs, observation platforms, convenient parking with firewood, barbecues and clean toilets))) See more..
4.5 Sommarhagen (9 reviews)
- En liten pärla mitt i Jämtland
History Museums

Fin ställe med vacker vyer över Storsjön. En liten café, där man kan sitta ute och ficka. Wilhelm Petersson-Bergs sommar hus är värt ett besök
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4.5 Brakkåfallet (8 reviews)
- Brakkeåfallet short visit
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

Park your car directly by the waterfall. Hike some hundreds of meters. Beautiful! It is a perfect short-visit when passing by. See more..
4.5 Arctic Camp Hållan (3 reviews)
- Roligt avbrott från skidbacken!
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Gear Rentals

Kan du sitta i en stol och hålla händerna på ett cykelstyre? Då kan du köra snöskoter!

Vi hyrde två skotrar och hade tonåringar bakom. Finns också vagnar att haka på för passagerare. Jag hade aldrig kört innan men fick tydliga instruktioner och själva körandet är bara att låta en gasspak vara intryckt av tumvecket, busenkelt.

Lederna börjar på baksidan så man behöver inte upp på vägen. Det blåste rejält så vi kom inte upp till våffelstugorna på kalfjället (finns led ex till Malmbäckstugan) utan körde ned till Tännäs. Vacker och rolig tur med renhjordar vid leden!

Trevlig ägare, allt funkar lätt och smidigt. Fräscha overaller, hjälm och boots ingår men ta med skidglasögon. See more..
4.5 Kappruet (2 reviews)
- Bra skidåkning och trevlig restaurang
Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas • Cross-country Ski Areas
Kappruliften bjuder på bra snö och frånvaro av kommersiella jippon och trängsel. Restaurangen fokuserar på lokala produkter och riktig mat. Toppenställe! See more..
4.5 Tannforsen (327 reviews)
- Grand view
Waterfalls

Visited in winter so no facilities open. Don't let that put you off, access is very easy and parking is available at reasonable cost The falls in winter are very impressive. Partly frozen makes even more impressive. Lots of footpaths and access points, one or two a bit dicey in the snow. See more..
4.5 Jamtli (277 reviews)
- A must do in Östersund
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Museums • History Museums

Jamtli offers an exciting journey through the history of Jamtland and Harjedalen. Here you will discover stimulating milieux and enjoy being part of history. The museum has permanent exhibitions about the region's past alongside temporary exhibitions of arts and handicrafts. Some exhibitions take up current matters of public interest and explore them from an historical perspective. Every summer, the open air museum turns into Jamtli Historieland (living history theme park). The historical buildings come alive with history and role plays, where visitors are drawn into eventful and playful stories from 1785 until 1975. Jamtli Historieland enables you, as a visitor, to associate with the actors who bring to life and portray people from the past. Jamtli gives access to our regional heritage and provides a place where we can discuss our values and life-styles, then and now. Jamtli gives you the opportunity to make the most of your visit. Perhaps you would like to bring your own picnic basket and spend your time relaxing in the stunning parks. Or you might want to meet the actors, such as Astrid and Sture who farm the Per Albin-torpet (The Smallholding) from 1942? Or you may be fascinated by the 1,000-year-old tapestries, "The Overhogdal Tapestries". You choose, so bring your whole family, your friends, your company employees or just come on your own to an enjoyable, entertaining and magical museum where you can see, touch and act! See more..