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People from all over the World have already taken Östersund to their hearts.

"I love you"

View of Östersund from Frösö Island

View of Östersund<br>from Frösö Island</br>

View of Östersund from Frösö Island

View of Östersund<br>from Frösö Island</br>

Preserve winter is a question that is warm to our hearts. Therefore a snowflake heart is a symbol of our town.

Snowflake heart

Why not take the fast lane on an ice yacht, or rent a pair of skates! Winter sports are characteristics of Östersund and the county of Jämtland.

Ice Yacht

Arts, craftsmanship and creativity are important components to the development of Östersund.

Ice sculpture

The call of the wild is always present in Östersund.

Sleigh Dogs

Great Lake monster mostly stays in the water. Sometimes it shows up as a mascot named Birger, though

The Great Lake Monster

Östersunds ski stadium consists of 89 kilometres of tracks, where 29 are illuminated

Skiiers Paradise

The International ski stadium is situated a 15 minute walk from the town centre.

Ski Stadium, Östersund

The soccer stadium Jämtkraft Arena is a recent contribution to Östersund´s sports arenas. It opened in 2007, and holds 5,000 spectators.

Jämtkraft Arena Stadium

The steamship Thomée has travelled the waters of Storsjön since 1880.

S/S Thomée

People have lived on Frösön and by Storsjön for several thousand years. The World´s northernmost runestone is to be found on Frösön.

Runestone, Frösön

Sightings of the monster of the lake, Storsjöodjuret, are usually reported a few times every year, and the stories told send shivers up the spine of even the most sceptical rationalists.

The Great Lake Monster

Moose Cuddleing

Moose Cuddleing

Storsjöyran ranks among the very best and most prestigious of Swedish rock festivals. It dates back to the early sixties, and with some 50-60,000 visitors every summer, it is also Sweden´s biggest city festival.

Storsjöyran, Rock Festival

Badhusparken is a park situated by the bankseat of the pedestrian bridge to Frösön.

Badhusparken, Östersund

In the winter Badhusparken remains a popular recreational area as it turns into the Winter Park.

Winter Park, Östersund

Winter View

Winter View

A kick-sled is convenient when you're going on ice

Kick-sleds

Roller Skiiers

Roller Skiiers

Night Skiing

Night Skiing

Östersund is among the biathlon metropoles of the World. Photo by CJ Bergman

Biathlon Skier

The watchtower Frösötornet presents a marvellous view of the city, as well as the great lake Storsjön and the Scandinavian mountains.

Frösö Watchtower

View of Östersund from Frösö Island

Östersund

Winter Stroll

Winter Stroll

Winter Stroll

Winter Stroll

Östersund by Night

Östersund by Night

In spite of Storsjön´s many bridges, a boat may come in handy if you feel like going fishing.

Rowing boat

The 2008 WC Biathlon<br>Pannacotta</br>

The 2008 WC Biathlon<br>Pannacotta</br>

Kolbulle. Chopped pork<br>pancake over open fire</br>

Kolbulle. Chopped pork<br>pancake over open fire</br>

Fresh Air and Clean Water

Fresh Air and Clean Water

Östersund - A Leading Ecofriendly Municipality of Sweden

Östersund - A Leading<br>Ecofriendly Municipality</br><br>of Sweden</br>

Ice covered Lamp Globes

Ice covered<br>Lamp Globes</br>

Östersund Ski Stadion, Arctura and Östersund

Östersund Ski Stadion<br>Arctura and Östersund</br>

people in town

Östersund - a warm<br>place to be</br>

Shopping street by night

Shopping street<br>by night</br>

Shopping Street

Shopping Street

Feel like a stroll on the ice? Just follow the trail!

Stroll on the ice

Sunbathing in the Winter Park is a great way to spend your lunch break.

Sunbathing in the Winter<br>Park</br>

Östersund is a great place for any kid enjoying igloo constructing, snowball fights or sledge rides.

Child Playing in the Snow

Deckchairs are popular garden furniture, especially in the winter.

Deckchairs on the Ice

Anything special in mind?

Anything special in mind?

Shopping street by night

Shopping street by night

Shopping Street

Shopping Street

Östersund has Sweden's most surface of display windows per capita

Östersund has Sweden's<br>most surface of display</BR><br>windows per capita</BR>

Town Hall of Östersund

Town Hall of Östersund

Town Hall of Östersund

Town Hall of Östersund

Town Hall of Östersund

Town Hall of Östersund

The Town Hall of Östersund, inaugurated in 1912, is among the more spectacular in Sweden, as it constitutes a striking example of “national romanticism" in architecture.

Town Hall of Östersund.

Town Hall in Sunset

Town Hall in Sunset

Town Hall - Detail

Town Hall - Detail

Town Hall

Town Hall

Town Hall

Town Hall

Town Hall - Detail

Town Hall - Detail

Night View of Östersund from Frösö Island

Night View of Östersund

View of Östersund from Frösö Island

View of Östersund

The Town Hall from a different angle

The Town Hall

The Town Hall

The Town Hall

View of Östersund from Frösö Island

View of Östersund from<br>Frösö Island</br>

Östersund and Frösö Island with Gustavsberg Alpine Centre

Östersund and Frösö Island<br>with Gustavsberg Alpine</br><br>Centre</br>

Östersund, Frösö Island, Lake Storsjön and the Oviken Mountains

Östersund, Frösö Island,<br>Lake Storsjön and the</br><br>Oviken Mountains</br>

Östersund, Frösö Island, Lake Storsjön and the Oviken Mountains

Östersund, Frösö Island,<br>Lake Storsjön and the</br><br>Oviken Mountains</br>

Night View of Frösö Island and Gustavsberg Alpine Centre

Night View of Frösö<br>Island and Gustavsberg</br><br>Alpine Centre</br>

Night Skiing at Gustavsberg Alpine Centre

Night Skiing at Gustavs-<br>berg Alpine Centre</br>

Night Skiing at Gustavsberg Alpine Centre

Night Skiing at Gustavs-<br>berg Alpine Centre</br>

Gustavsbergsbacken is an alpine ski slope situated on Frösön, at walking distance from the town centre.

Gustavsberg Alpine Centre

The Skiing Tracks at Östersund Ski Stadion

Skiing Tracks at<br>Östersund Ski</br><br>Stadion</br>

Arctura download

Arctura - art of construction<br>and hot water reservoir</br><br>at the same time</br>

Arctura from a bird's perspective

Arctura from a<br>bird's perspective</br>

Arctura download

Arctura by night

The Arctura is a recent contribution to the city´s skyline. From the restaurant at the top, a 360 degree-panorama will take your breath away.

Arctura

SAAB J 29 "Tunnan (The Barrel)". A reminder of the former Garisson Town, Östersund.

SAAB J 29 "Tunnan<br>(The Barrel)".</br>A reminder<br> of the former</br><br>Garisson Town, Östersund</br>

Winter View of Lake Storsjön, its' islands and the Oviken Mountains

Winter View of Lake<br>Storsjön, its' islands</br><br>and Oviken Mountains</br>

Night View of Östersund from Frösö Mountain

Night View of Östersund<br>from Frösö Mountain</br>

In late winter, when the sun returns, the people of Östersund are blessed with a beautiful “fifth season".

The Fifth Season

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Publicerat:
2008-06-16
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