Östersund

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Östersund
Östersund
Östersund
Östersund
Östersund

Can't choose between sports, music, history and great cafés? Book a trip to Ostersund and you'll get the works.

Ostersund awaits with a host of exciting experiences, attractions and events. The city is said to have of the highest number of cafés per capita so if you enjoy the traditional Swedish "fika", a chat over a coffee and a pastry, you'll be spoilt for choice here. Ostersund also hosts a number of festivals and concerts throughout the year, and there's plenty to see if you're into sports and culture.

Ostersund was founded in the 18th century, and the city has since grown to 44,000 inhabitants. However, that number is a lot higher during certain parts of the year. Ostersund has several nicknames and is often referred to as "The Winter City" and "The centre of Sweden" the first refers to the ubiquitous practice of winters sports whenever there's a hint of snow and freezing temperatures in the city, whereas the second, unexpectedly, is due to its geographical location.

You won't have to spend many minutes in this charming town to pick up on the locals' predilection for frittering away the hours of the day in one of the many coffee shops. Two popular cafés are Torners on Storgatan and Wedemarks Konditori on Prastgatan. Here you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a delicious pastry or grab a fresh salad for lunch.

Afterwards, be sure to check out some of the museums and landmarks around town. Jamtli is the official museum of Jamtland county and its collections include more than 2,000 works of art. You will also find the South Sami Culture Centre Gaaltije, in Ostersund , where you can experience this fascinating indigenous culture while browsing the numerous exhibitions. Don't miss out on a day excursion to Froso Zoo on the island of Froson the northernmost zoological park in the world has a lot of exciting experiences in store for its visitors, but the exotic animals are naturally the main attraction, among them lions, zebras and Siberian tigers.

Travellers often choose to visit Ostersund due to the town's many festivals and cultural events. Ostersund is part of the annual tour of the Biathlon World Cup every winter, whereas in the summer the music festival Storsjoyran transforms the city into one big party. If you're driving to Ostersund the main motorways to follow are E14 and E45 (in this region they merger into one). The railway is also an excellent option as there are short and mid distance trains to and from Ostersund, as well as night trains from Swedish cities further afield.

If you enjoy culture and new experiences, you're bound to find something special in Ostersund!

Where to stay in Östersund

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Odenslund

Odenslund is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ostersund Multi Challenge and Boda Borg Activity Centre.

Odenslund
Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund

Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund

4 out of 5
Prästgatan 16, Östersund
The price is P7,796 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P7,796
P8,731 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Östersund. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
"Centrally located with easy access to bars, restaurants, public transportation and close to the water."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund
Hotell Östersund

Hotell Östersund

3.5 out of 5
Kyrkgatan 70, Östersund
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,684 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,684
P7,486 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Östersund. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,158 reviews)
Business stop at Östersund
"Nice two days business visit at Östersund, hotel is in good spot right in the hard of the town, depite to that it was easy to find free over night place for big van I was travelling."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Hotell Östersund
Scandic Östersund Syd

Scandic Östersund Syd

3.5 out of 5
Krondikesvägen 97, Östersund
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,853 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,853
P7,676 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Östersund. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Storsjobadet Water Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (799 reviews)
Good place to stay
"Great place to stay with free covered party."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2021

Scandic Östersund Syd
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
3 Person Holiday Home in Ostersund-by Traum

3 Person Holiday Home in Ostersund-by Traum

2 out of 5
Östersund
Stay at this vacation home in Östersund. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Ostersund Multi Challenge and Boda Borg Activity Centre are located nearby.
3 Person Holiday Home in Ostersund-by Traum
First Camp Frösön Östersund

First Camp Frösön Östersund

2 out of 5
Rödövägen 3, Frösön, Froson
Book a stay at this eco-certified campground in Froson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Froso Church and Östersund-Frösö GK are ...
8/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Family trip to Sled Dog Championships
"We weren't sure what to expect but enjoyed our stay and it was suitable for what we needed to do whilst in Ostersund. We had a number of sled dogs with us and these were accommodated without restriction. I can only give an average score on a number of things as I don't have anything much to compare ..."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

First Camp Frösön Östersund
Ol-jons By

Ol-jons By

3 out of 5
Ol-jonsvägen 3, Hallen, Jamtland
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Hallen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna.
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Supermysig stuga med allt man kan önska sig ."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Ol-jons By
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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