Location: Ostersund
Top Things to do in Ostersund
6 Museums in Ostersund That You Shouldn't Miss
Östersund (pronounced [œstɛˈʂɵnd] ( listen); Southern Sami: Staare) is an urban area (city) in Jämtland in the middle of Sweden. It is the seat of Östersund Municipality and the capital of Jämtland County. Östersund is located at the shores of Sweden's fifth largest lake, Storsjön, opposite the island Frösön, and is the only city in Jämtland. Östersund is the region's cultural and economical centre and by tradition a city of trade and commerce. Östersund had one of the most extensive garrisons in Sweden prior to its closure in the early-21st century. The city is the Mid Sweden University's largest campus site with approximately 7,000 students. With a total population of 44,327 (2010) Östersund is the 22nd most populous city in Sweden, the 46th most populous city in Scandinavia, and by far the largest inland city in Northern Sweden.
Restaurants in Ostersund
1. Jamtli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
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!
Reviewed By MplsMark
We really enjoyed our visit to Jamtli. They did a great job of displaying all sorts of Viking artifacts including the wonderful tapestries. The tapestries were fascinating and well worth a visit for them alone. Plus, if your ancestors are from Scandinavia, they've got great displays on peasant life in the late 1800's - what your ancestors left (escaped) to go to America (or the big city).
2. Locknekratern - Meteoritcenter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
The museum opens on the 8th of July and closes on the 16th of August. We are open Wednesday - Saturday these weeks. Welcome!!
3. Teknikland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
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!
4. Sommarhagen - Wilhelm Pettersson-Bergers bostad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. Glosa Algriket
6. LUX
LUX Art & Culture is an art gallery and meeting place for our contemporary culture. In a unique, raw environment, unexpected experiences are created. A place for both established and new talents in art, photography and design.
